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Julie McCrossin gets down to the crux of what's affecting our daily health and wellbeing at home, at work and at school.

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LMS 2008-07-11

Talkback: Social impact of drought The impact of drought on families and communities is a theme of the Australian Institute of Family Studies conference. ...

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[ Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-07-10

Youth violence Youth violence is on the increase in western countries. Sex lives of Australian women The Kinsey Report in the 1950s, the Hite Report in the 1970s—books on sexuality always create controversy even in the liberated 21st century. Music Track - Shores of White Sand The brain trickster: Children with OCD - Part 2 Parenting can be hard, but parenting a child with obsessive compulsive disorder can be heartbreaking. In this two-part series, we meet two families raising a chi...

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[ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-07-09

Relocation after separation Relocation, after a couple has separated and there are children involved, is one of the hottest topics in family law. Should she, or he, be allowed to go, and take the children? Toy safety Last year millions of toys were recalled because of fears over potentially dangerous lead paint levels. The brain trickster: Children with OCD - Part 1 Parenting can be hard, but parenting a child with obsessive compulsive disorder can be heartbreaking. Your feedback Our lett...

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[ Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-07-08

Should the neighbours know? In Queensland, police have had to move a child sex offender several times after neighbours discovered he was living in the community and campaigned against him. What makes you happy? What is the secret to true happiness? The Quitting Journal: Part 5 Life Matters listener 'Leo' has been keeping in touch over his battle to become a non-smoker of both cigarettes and his beloved dope. Music Track - Coming Home Meet the Listener: Betty's secret to flexible living ...

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[ Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-07-07

Return to work: maternity leave surprise finding New research from the Institute of Family Studies has found the timing of women's return to work is not significantly affected by whether they have access to paid maternity leave. Alternative medicine on trial Have you had a massage recently, or some Chinese herbs? Maybe a bit of acupuncture for that nagging pain in your back? It's not unusual to seek out alternative treatments these days, but does it actually work? Multiple Choice: shoe repai...

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[ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-07-04

Working from Home As you juggle work and family, do you ever think life would be easier if you could work from home? ...

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[ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-07-03

What's happening to our girls? There's a very hot debate these days about sexualisation and the targeting of young women by popular culture and marketing. Who is Cindy McCain? As the US presidential elections draw closer, we find out about Cindy McCain, the wife of the presumptive Republican nomineee, John McCain. Who is she, and what kind of first lady would she be? Irina Baronova tribute We remember the ballerina Irina Baronova, who died last week aged 89. The Fabulous Flag Sisters Who a...

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[ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-07-02

Mobile monitoring: am I depressed? When you've been through one -- or more -- episodes of debilitating depression, the possibility of relapse can be a niggling (even frightening) fact of life. Housing crisis for older Australians Older Australians on fixed incomes are calling for their housing needs to be recognised at a time of record housing unaffordability. Sway: why we make irrational decisions Why do we often make irrational decisions in the face of objective evidence? Your feedback T...

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[ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-07-01

Nurses and primary care Should GPs be the gatekeepers in our health system? Parent Advocates All parents are used to acting in the best interests of their children. Sometimes it can make you feel like a pushy parent. The Quitting Journal: Part 4 In every war, there are victories—and setbacks. 'Happy Guy' comes to the party 'The Happy Guy' was the smiling photograph found in a hotel bin in Canada that changed Nathan Sturdy´s day some seven years ago. Nathan was going through a roug...

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[ Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-06-30

Do children have more problems than 20 years ago? Some people say that kids today aren´t as happy and healthy as "when we were growing up." New sexual health strategy needed When nearly 30 organisations come together to call for action on sexual and reproductive health, then it´s probably cause to sit up and take notice. Mahtab´s Story: Libby Gleeson When you´re a writer real life inspiration can sometimes be hard to find. Multiple Choice: Dr Diction We begin a new series of Multipl...

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[ Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-06-27

Talkback: Who's Celebrating What? Are you looking forward to a party, a real 'knees-up'? ...

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[ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-06-26

Return of the nanny state Greg Barns argues that the nanny state is back. Women in leadership Even thought Hillary Clinton won´t be the next US president, her hard-fought campaign had a galvanising affect on many young American girls and women. Wanted: Toyboy The advertisement reads something like this `Toyboy sought by attractive 40 year old woman willing to pay generous weekly allowance'. Community choirs The Music Council recently announced the winners of their first national awards fo...

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[ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-06-25

Child support changes Next week, parents will receive their first payments under the new child support formula. Online Dating: keep it real There are now hundreds and thousands of Australians looking for sex or love, or both, on internet dating sites. Tom Gilling: Dreamland Would you tell a lie to help a friend? And would you take money for doing it? Your Feedback This week we've had a big response to Friday's talkback on why friendships fall over. Listeners also welcomed the appointment ...

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[ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-06-24

New Commonwealth Chief Nurse Australia has appointed its first Commonwealth Chief Nurse. Responding to child neglect More child abuse is being reported to welfare agencies but often we don´t know until it´s too late. The Quitting Journal: Part 3 The Quitting Journal is a real life account from a Life Matters listener, 'Leo', of his battle to give up two of his greatest life 'crutches', cannabis and cigarettes. Calling Middle Managers Dr Melissa Parris has spent years studying the worki...

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[ Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-06-23

Natasha Stott Despoja farewells politics She was the youngest ever woman to enter the Federal Parliament and wearing bulky Doc Martins to boot! Jessica Queller: Pretty Is What Changes You're 35, a successful television writer and you're very aware of your biological clock ticking, then advances in gene technology deliver some shocking news. Vita Activa: the future of volunteering The Chief Executive of Volunteering England, Justin Davis Smith, says we might be entering 'the age of the volunt...

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[ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-06-20

Talkback: When friends fall out Where would we be without friends? ...

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[ Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-06-19

Forum: can you teach happiness? Can young people be educated to be happy? This was the topic of a session at the recent Happiness and Its Causes conference. Bonk: sex and science What is it about sex? ...

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[ Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-06-18

Childcare: New Politics, New Practicalities Are you one of those people who always shop around, compare prices, before you buy...? Chinese Trauma An Australian-devised formula for working with traumatised people is being used in China, to help those affected by the Sichuan earthquake. Arnold Zable: Sea of Many Returns Arnold Zable's new novel "Sea of Many Returns" charts one family´s journey to Australia, and the bitterness and regret it throws up for both those that stay and those that cho...

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[ Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-06-17

10 new employment standards The Prime Minister has announced the much anticipated national employment standards. The Quitting Journal: Part 2 We check back in with 'Leo', a man with a huge appetite for ciggies and dope, but who's determined to quit both his vices. Food rescue in Canberra While food prices might be going up we still waste an awful lot of it. Meet the Listener: the plight of the long distance grandparent Phyllis Gorman, today's Meet the Listener guest, is a long distance gr...

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[ Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-06-16

Indigenous education and boarding schools Indigenous communities are sending their children to boarding schools in the hope of a better education. Who is Michelle Obama? Barack Obama has made his history by becoming the Democrat nominee designate for this year´s US Presidential elections. Community Idol 2008: Consumer Activity Network We've been hearing about Australia´s most innovative community organisations - all finalists in the Community Idol Competition being held in Melbourne this ...

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[ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-06-13

Talkback: Cycle City In European cities, bicycles rival cars as a major form of transport and it´s greenhouse friendly. ...

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[ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-06-12

Politicians and reputation The Federal Labor party has been forced to counter days of negative headlines concerning MP Belinda Neal. Building hope in Cambodia In Cambodia, more than a quarter of a million people have shifted from abject poverty to sustainable livelihoods through a simple savings scheme established by the Tabitha Foundation, and its founder Janne Ritskes. Community Idol 2008: Blyth Regional Cinema South Australia´s Blyth Regional Cinema has become the hub of the local socia...

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[ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-06-11

Oprah's political influence It's hard to underestimate the power and influence of Oprah Winfrey, described by Time magazine as 'One of the most important figures in popular culture.' Community Idol 2008: RSPCA in the ACT The RSPCA in the ACT is expanding its activities in some innovative directions, connecting human welfare and animal welfare. Elly Varrenti: Sex and the City Like a lot of women, Elly Varrenti felt the need to catch up with the girls from Sex and the City during the past we...

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[ Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-06-10

Separated men and presenteeism The impact of relationships breaking down isn´t often measured in terms of the impact on business bottom-line. Living in squalor: an ethical dilemma An old person lives alone. The long commute More and more workers face a long commute to work. The Quitting Journal part 1 Giving up something you love, something that has been part of your life for years is so very, very hard. Meet the Listener - Tash and her life changing journey Tash Larkin, our Meet the Li...

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[ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-06-09

Bicycles and health Traffic congestion is extending the time it takes to commute to work, but would you consider riding a bike? B-Society Do you hate your alarm clock, struggle to get up in the morning and be at the office by 9? Are you much happier if you can take it easy in the morning and roll into work at, say, 10 or 11? If so, chances are you're a B-person. Remembered Gardens We talk about someone having green thumbs but the truth is gardens take time, money and effort. Nonetheless, it...

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[ Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-06-06

Talkback: Appreciation, more please! Can you honestly say you feel appreciated, at home or at work? ...

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[ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-06-05

Good news on guns The scale of gun-related violence in the world is just so enormous, it´s mind boggling. In many cities in the world civilians carrying guns is a daily reality. Progress report on the education revolution Labor was elected with the promise of an education revolution so much was expected from the first Labor Budget. Tommy Fleming Tommy Fleming is Ireland´s premier performing artist. He´s a singer whose talent was unearthed at an early age. ...

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[ Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-06-04

Bikie gangs crackdown The South Australian premier Mike Rann calls them `pond scum´ and his government has brought in what it calls "the most sophisticated attack on criminal bikie gangs ever attempted by any jurisdiction in the world." Grey Nomads - Slowing Down For couples of a certain age, it's all the go! Morris Gleitzman: Then When are children old enough to learn about difficult things? And what is the best way to explain the inexplicable? Music Track - Far Far Far Away ...

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[ Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-06-03

Public Service work ethic 'Some public servants are finding the hours a bit much. Well I suppose I´ve simply got news for the public service; there will be more.' The Pill Millions of women take the Pill. I Lost My Love In Baghdad: a modern love story You're twenty-five, perhaps too ambitious for your own good, you demand to be sent to Iraq as a correspondent -- and you're in love. Meet the Listener - the bicycle family Getting sick of paying through the nose for petrol? Well perhaps you...

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[ Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-06-02

Beyond working families The focus on working families put Labor into government but it turned off other key stakeholders, according to a new analysis of the 2007 election. The F Word Few people talk about women's liberation these days and many young women don't see the point of feminism. Living with MS Jim Conway and Sarah Ross-Smith inhabit very different worlds but they're linked by a still mysterious and unpredictable disease, Multiple Sclerosis, MS, a neurological disease which often st...

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[ Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-05-30

Talkback: Your Privacy: Tell All Today's talkback centres on personal privacy - whether it's of concern or it's something you don't think about much - unless, of course, you feel yours has been violated! ...

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[ Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-05-29

Door closes on Dore A company offering a treatment program for adults and children with dyslexia and other disorders such as ADHD and Aspergers syndrome has closed its doors -- both in Australia and in the UK where the business began. Obesity and food at school Australia´s reputation is on the line and increasing childhood obesity demands urgent action. Elly Varrenti on 'hyper-parenting' Elly Varrenti was listening to Life Matters recently when author and thinker Carl Honore was talking abo...

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[ Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-05-28

UK Preschool Findings A large, longterm study of British children, looking at the effects of pre-school and primary school, has thrown up some very interesting findings. Parents coping with their child 'coming out' Your son or daughter finally finds the courage to tell you they are gay or lesbian, now this is something you as a parent may have sensed and felt okay about, but when confronted with the reality it can be a whole different story. The Household Guide to Dying It´s been a big year...

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[ Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-05-27

The Henson controversy The Bill Henson photographic exhibition featuring photographs of naked adolescent girls has provoked a furore. Online Psychiatric Treatment A psychiatric clinic at St Vincents Hospital in Sydney says it has the evidence that online treatment can be as effective, if not more so, than face to face consultations. A double life: Kathleen Stewart 1975 was a memorable year for Kathleen Stewart, but not in a good way. She was a teenager, living in a leafy suburb with her pa...

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[ Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-05-26

Universities: still underfunded? As expected, education funding was boosted in Labor´s first Budget though universities aren´t popping the champagne corks just yet. Who is happy guy? Who is happy guy? This is the question Nathan Sturdy asked when he found a photo of a smiling stranger in a bin during a particularly down time in his life. Cockeyed: Ryan Knighton The diagnosis was Retinitis Pigmentosa but behind the medical terminology, was a simple fact the patient had terrible eye problem...

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[ Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-05-23

Talkback: Mothers Apart The numbers of women living apart from their children are increasing. They may live in the next street, or on the other side of the world. ...

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[ Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-05-22

Old Food If the food you´re about to eat wouldn´t be recognised by your great grandmother, it´s probably better not to eat it. And supermarkets are the least likely place to find healthy food. Cherie Blair: Speaking for Myself Excerpts from a BBC Woman's Hour interview with Cherie Blair, on the publication of her autobiography Speaking For Myself. Going deaf Do you love loud music and often listen through headphones? Then you may be at risk of hearing loss. Music Track: Il Trovatore ...

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[ Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-05-21

Under Pressure: Carl Honore We´ve had slow food and slow living and now there's a call for "slow parenting". Child soldiers Children who live in war zones can be victims of violence or agents of violence forced to take up arms and fight. Multiple Choice: Second Life More about the business and relationship possibilities offered by the virtual world of Second Life. Life Matters Feedback A selection of your feedback to Life Matters over the past seven days. ...

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[ Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-05-20

Extending Campuses: Second Life Campus expansion is the aim of most universities but increasingly it has nothing to do with traditional building materials. Homelessness: a national shame One-hundred thousand Australians are homeless each night and the Prime Minister says it's a national shame. Competing Cities Cities have always been in competition with one another. Music Track: Home Meeting Mrs Listener Today in our Meet the Listener segment we´re heading to the historic town of Pen...

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[ Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-05-19

Pension protest Pensioners in Melbourne stripped to their underwear to show how desperate it is to live on the aged pension. World Hepatitis Day Did you know one in twelve people around the world is now living with chronic hepatitis? The Hunger Project: women running the bank We know about Gail Kelly running Westpac, but in Africa there are many women running banks. Not quite on the scale of Gail Kelly of course but they´re transforming their communities with very small amounts of money. ...

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[ Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-05-16

Talkback: Volunteering, not all 'feel good' Volunteering makes you happier, it can even make you live longer. It provides unlimited opportunities and you can even do it on holidays. ...

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[ Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-05-15

Dental Budget The Budget committed more than ten billion dollars to health but dental lobby groups say not enough is being directed to dental health. Iodine deficiency: getting the message out Many people don't get enough iodine in their diet and the effects of such a deficiency for children and pregnant women can be very serious. Misconceptions: Sophie Townsend Two women friends in their thirties make radically different decisions about having children, with serious consequences for their c...

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[ Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-05-14

Budget 2008 We look at Treasurer Wayne Swan's 'working families' budget with economics writer George Megalogenis. Thinkers of the Jungle: orangutans Willie Smits is a Dutch born tropical rainforest ecologist who formed the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation in 1991 to purchase land in South East Asia for nature reserves and rehabilitate orangutans back into the wild. ...

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[ Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-05-13

What is rich? Today's Federal Budget, described already as a Robin Hood budget, is dealing with a different notion of `rich´ than was the case a decade ago. `Rich´ is now a lot richer than it was. Chaddo: making Japan laugh Learning a foreign language from scratch is hard enough, but what about performing comedy in another language? Getting aid to Burma Already well over 100-thousand dead and counting. Meet the Listener: bound by the gift of life Today we meet two women with an uncommo...

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[ Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-05-12

A roof over your head in 2008 Housing - getting it, staying in it and paying for it - is high on the agenda for increasing numbers of Australians. Men´s health: eating disorders & breast cancer When you hear about health conditions like breast cancer and eating disorders the chances are you assume they´re things that happen to women. Anti-smacking laws Should parents be able to smack their children? Anecdultery: Hazel Edwards Fact, fiction or fraud? Vita Activa : attracting young volu...

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[ Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-05-09

Talkback: The Headache Headaches are possibly the most common, yet most underestimated, affliction we humans deal with. ...

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[ Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-05-08

Jailing parents Should parents face jail if they leave young children alone for extended periods of time? Proposed new laws in Queensland will punish parents who leave a child unsupervised to go gambling, drinking or shopping, even if that child is unharmed. Good things happen to good people Giving makes us feel good, but there are unexpected benefits of giving through volunteering or helping others. Music Track - Mama Africa Maalika: Valerie Browning in Africa Valerie Browning has...

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[ Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-05-07

What do parents want from day care? What do parents want from long day care? Extreme flexibility Some companies are going to extreme measures to attract and retain staff. What's cooking, Dad? There are many more fathers being hands-on these days when it comes the care of young children -- but what about mealtimes? Music Track - Chocolate Cake ...

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[ Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-05-06

Reining in the baby bonus? There are strong indications that Treasurer Wayne Swan's first budget will subject the baby bonus to a means test. Making sense of risk Fear is powerful and important, it has helped humanity survive a long time. Unfortunately, it´s easy to fear the wrong things and ignore the real threats. Good Giving Even Aristotle struggled with generosity. Meet the Listener - finding your funny bone Today's Meet the Listener guest Pat Armistead calls herself a 'joyologist'...

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[ Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-05-05

A Good Death: Rodney Syme A leading advocate of physician-assisted dying is hoping to start a new dialogue on voluntary euthanasia by laying bare his own experiences from the front line. Young millionaire's mission in Uganda Eight British millionaires went to Uganda for three weeks following a challenge from World Vision to implement new ways in which the povertystricken villagers can make money and improve their whole standard of living. Heart Week This is week is Heart Week and a good time...

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[ Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-05-02

Talkback: Looking at Death Looking at death - through clear eyes and even through a camera lens - can be strangely liberating. ...

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[ Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-05-01

Stretched social services A drop-in centre for indigenous people in Mt Isa in outback Queensland is struggling to feed the rising numbers of people coming through the door. New Cannabis Centre Cannabis use in Australia is decreasing, with a dramatic drop amongst school students. A Family History Of Smoking: Andrew Riemer Andrew Riemer's life centres on books - as a newspaper book reviewer and as a writer whose latest tome explores the personal and political through the legends, experiences a...

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[ Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-04-30

Broadband access for all A new 'Accessible Broadband for all Australians' report is being launched in Sydney this morning by Graham Innes from the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. Future medical workforce We currently have a shortage of all kinds of health professionals. Pamela Bone tribute Melbourne journalist Pamela Bone died at her home on the weekend after suffering from multiple myeloma for several years. Ken Haley makes it home Our wheelchair traveller is back. You may ...

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[ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-04-29

Unfair bank fees Are bank penalty fees fair? Charges for late payments, being overdrawn by a few dollars or depositing a cheque that bounces. Attract, engage, retain: Anna McPhee Women talk about some workplaces being `boys clubs´ but research out today reveals men agree with that assessment. In Ecstasy: Kate McCaffrey A new book for young adults, In Ecstasy, tells it like it is about drug use. Meet the Listener - drumming 'til the cows come home Today we´re heading to a shed near Tenter...

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[ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-04-28

Disability Investment Group The Australian government has announced the establishment of a Disability Investment Group, to develop funding ideas from the private sector that will help people with disabilities and their families. CV fraud Have you ever fudged something on your resume? Just to make yourself look that tiny bit more accomplished or experienced? Other People's Country If you're familiar with the film Rabbit Proof Fence, you may remember it as the home of the two girls who made...

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[ Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-04-25

Gallipoli submarine The story of the Anzacs at Gallipoli is well-known, but few Australians are aware of the Australian submarine which was part of the campaign. Going back to Vietnam For many Vietnam War veterans the decision to return to the country where they experienced war can be very complicated and painful, while for others it can bring the closure they've been seeking. World War One nurses This is the little-known story of the 2,139 Australian nurses who travelled abroad to serve in ...

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[ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-04-24

Workplace Surveillance Many workplaces have an email and internet policy which tells employees that their employer can check on how they're using the technology. Aboriginal Preschools and Trauma A new voluntary initiative will see a crew of highly qualified mental health professionals offer their services to Aboriginal pre-schools in NSW. The Young Widow's Book Of Home Improvement Our lives are marked by momentous transitions - births, comings-of-age, marriages and the like. The perfectly ...

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[ Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-04-23

Advanced foster care An `advanced foster care program´ is underway in Victoria, leading other foster care reforms around Australia. Why save and invest? Jonathan Clements When the Wall Street Journal's 'personal money man', Jonathan Clements, penned his last column he admitted to a big oversight. Ching Chong China Girl: Helene Chung Helene Chung is an ABC pioneer, the first Asian reporter on Australian television and the first female foreign correspondent. ...

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[ Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-04-22

Cutting HECS through volunteering It´s been described as one of the few truly original ideas to emerge from the 20/20 summit. Students paying off their HECS debt through volunteering. Meet the Listener - Marian's recipe for the blended family What is the recipe for making a blended family happen? ...

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[ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-04-21

The school year and working parents Most working parents get four weeks leave a year but school holidays are three times longer. Was that it? Civic engagement after the summit Critics say the 20/20 summit was too exclusive with the invitees described as 'the best and brightest'. What does a Doula do? A doula is an experienced, non-medical assistant who provides support in prenatal care, during childbirth and after the birth of the baby. Multiple Choice: Arranged Marriage You might not hav...

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[ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-04-18

Talkback: The hospital experience We explore the experience of being in hospital - or more specifically what it´s like to be a patient. ...

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[ Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-04-17

Tim Costello´s 20/20 Vision In around 48 hours Tim Costello will be immersed in a hothouse of ideas, trying to solve some of Australia´s biggest challenges at the 20/20 Summit. Improving the immigrant experience What do you think is the most ethnically diverse city in the world? New York? London? Melbourne? I Think There's Something Wrong with Me Nigel Smith has written a funny and pointed account of the fears, indignities and anger generated by a failing body. Summit shenanigans Ther...

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[ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-04-16

The legacy of Clem Jones Five million dollars to change the law on euthanasia....this is the bequest from Clem Jones, Brisbane´s longest serving Lord Mayor and Labor legend. Our Summiteer-In-Exile Recently, we asked our listeners (including 20/20 Summit 'rejectees') to tell us about their 'big' idea for a better Australia. Being a patient What do you think when you hear "infectious diseases patient"? Call Me Nana This programme, from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, tells the story...

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[ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-04-15

Children on Demand How important is it to know your biological parents and how does it influence the person you become? From the streets to the summit David Wassink attended the Youth Summit hosted by the Federal Government in Canberra last weekend. Re-Imagining Engineering Like most countries, Australia needs more engineers, because they´re the people who figure out how to make things work, how to do things. Meet the Listener - Jennifer brings her dream to life Jennifer Halliday, ou...

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[ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-04-14

World Food Shortage: Scarier Than Climate Change? It could be that a food crisis, not climate change, is the biggest threat to our existence. Quentin Bryce on family and work The next Governor General of Australia, Quentin Bryce, appeared on Life Matters in 2000 talking frankly about how she managed family and work. Children and medication For children under two years old, combination cough and cold remedies will no longer be available over the counter. Gearing up for the Summit Are y...

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[ Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-04-11

Talkback: humour in the workplace We're investigating the banter, the off-the-cuff incidents of humour that happen around offices and factory floors. ...

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[ Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-04-10

Social Inclusion: Joining the Dots Social inclusion is one of the buzz words, and main goals, of the Rudd government. Gifted children When a child is called 'gifted' it can provoke a range of reactions -- envy, scepticism, even sympathy -- because it´s not always an easy road to be brighter than the rest. The Lost Boys Blogger Sam De Brito has written a novel about men who don't want to grow up. Music Track - Once in a Lifetime Elly Varrenti: This is Not My Beautiful Life You kno...

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[ Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-04-09

Smoking economics Smoking bans in public places are often just shifting the problem, according to an international researcher. Youth homelessness prevention A key recommendation of `Australia´s Homeless Youth´, the major report released yesterday, is that an early intervention program called Reconnect be trebled. Inter-generational friendship: Elizabeth Fensham Many children have little connection with older people in the community. ...

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[ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000 ]

LMS 2008-04-08

Tibet and the Beijing Olympics Protesters have disrupted the Olympic torch relay in London and Paris with the threat of more to come as the torch travels through twenty-one countries on its way to Beijing. Neurosurgeon Charlie Teo and the case of Aaron McMillan In 2001 the brilliant young concert pianist Aaron McMillan was diagnosed with a rare type of brain