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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 55 MIN

The singles tax and psychosocial safety in the workplace

from Life Matters - Full program podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

If you're living the single life, you're likely feeling the sting in your wallet. Analysis from financial comparison site Finder estimates the average single person in Australia has $19,260 less in savings than the average partnered person. So how much does it really cost to live as a single person? Singlehood Australia advocate Gen Ford and podcaster Jill Stark explore the realities of the singles tax.New research suggests Australian parents aren't confident in their knowledge around how to spot a concussion, and for some, it's meant keeping their kids back from playing sport. Neuropsychologist Vanessa Rausa explains how to find the right balance between safety and participation, to ensure every child has the change to play.When it comes to safety in the workplace, there are standard expectations around protecting employees' physical health. But the rules around emotional and mental wellbeing are less clear. This Working Life host Lisa Leong unpacks how employers are navigating the delicate terrain of psychosocial safety.

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