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The Consumer CoachYour Pandemic Financial Survival Guide Author: Community Broadcasting Association of Australia
The Consumer Coach: Your Pandemic Financial Survival Guide. The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia is launching a new radio series dedicated to supporting consumers during the current pandemic. The economic upheaval triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic is causing global shockwaves. In just five months, Australia has witnessed widespread panic among consumers, millions of jobs lost, plummeting stock prices, and drastic declines in household consumption. In amongst the chaos, many are finding it challenging just to understand the fast-changing legislation and Government support, let alone reap the benefits. In an effort to support the financial wellbeing of Australians the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia has partnered with the Ecstra Foundation to equip Australian consumers with the support, advice, and access to resources they need to make financial decisions during the pandemic. Each episode of the ten-part series will focus on a different area of financial interest. Episode 1 centres around unemployment, exploring themes like ‘You’ve lost your job – what happens now?’ and how to navigate the various government agencies to access financial assistance. Hosted by Walkley award-winning writer, editor and broadcaster, Jeff Sparrow, listeners will hear insights from financial experts, personal stories from those hardest hit, and representatives from specialist agencies and volunteer-run services like the Australian Unemployed Workers Union. The Consumer Coach is brought to you by the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia, supported by the Ecstra Foundation and heard across Australia on the Community Radio Network. Disclaimer: The information provided on this online series is general in nature only and does not constitute personal financial advice. The information has been prepared without taking into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any information Language: en-au Genres: Business, Careers, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Helping those most in need during COVID 19
Episode 10
Wednesday, 5 August, 2020
This week we meet three inspirational CEOs of organisations helping those most in need during COVID 19. Coping during Covid is hard enough if you’re an Australian resident but imagine being new to the country, struggling with the language, no job and no family support. We learn how an organisation in South Australia is helping these vulnerable people. And we talk to the head of a wonderful exchange program specifically for women, with resources and programs to help with any curveball life throws. To wrap up the series, the CEO of Ecstra talks about the work of all associations who collaborate with Ecstra to help build financial wellbeing across the nation. Guests: Deb Stringer – CEO of Australian Refugee Association Julie Kun– CEO of WIRE (Womens Information Referral Exchange) Caroline Stewart – CEO of Ecstra Credits: Presenter: Jeff Sparrow Producer: Anita Gibson Editing and Sound Design: Alex Smith Production Management Team: Vicky Rouse and Abe Killian Music: ‘Shot Down’ by Brooke Taylor The Consumer Coach, your pandemic financial survival guide is brought to you by the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia, supported by the Ecstra Foundation and heard across Australia on the Community Radio Network. Disclaimer: The information provided on this online series is general in nature only and does not constitute personal financial advice. The information has been prepared without taking into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any information you should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
