Heart of Care, Season 2, Episode 1 - "The Weight We Share"

email to [email protected]🟠 Series: Heart of Care – Season 2🎧 Episode 1: The Weight We Share 🎙️ Host: Laura 👤 Guest: JessicaDescription:What does it really cost to raise children in Australia today?In this powerful Season 2 opener of Heart of Care, we sit down with Jessica — a working mum of two with a household income many would envy. But once tax and childcare are taken out, she’s left with less than half. Through Jessica’s story, we unpack the hidden pressures working families face — and why the system so often punishes those trying to do the right thing.From spiralling childcare fees to the welfare cliffs that disincentivise working more, this episode explores how Australia’s tax and subsidy system is pushing families to the brink — and what we can learn from countries doing it better.If you’ve ever looked at your payslip and wondered “where did it all go?”, this episode is for you.Raising children is not a private luxury — it’s public work. And if we want a stronger future, we must do better to support those building it.📢 Listen now and share with someone who needs to hear it. Because this isn’t just Jessica’s story — it’s a story shared by families across the country. We can do better. Presented by AMCU Media. 🎙️ Postroll Script – AMCU MediaThanks for tuning in to this episode from AMCU Media — where real stories, healthcare, and advocacy come together.We release a new episode on the 28th of every month. We're a small, independent team doing our best to bring you meaningful conversations — and your support means the world to us.🎧 Listen to our podcast on: Buzzsprout | Apple Podcasts | Spotify — just search AMCU Media📺 Subscribe tSupport the show