Problem with Aussies living at home longer
Young Australians are living with their parents for longer, but staying under the same roof doesn’t mean their relationships are close.
Can We Talk?
Australia is in the grips of a mental health crisis, and people are struggling to know who to turn to, especially our younger generations. Can We Talk? is a News Corp awareness campaign, in partnership with Medibank, equipping Aussies with the skills needed to have the most important conversation of their life.
How AFL boss, daughter beat ‘family disease’
A well known Australian sporting identity and his daughter have opened up on their battles with alcoholism, the heavy toll of addiction and fears for the family’s next generation.
3am ‘curse’ plaguing Aussie mums
All parents worry about their kids’ health. But this mum’s obsession with her baby’s birthmark turned out to be something serious.
Four words dad can’t say to teen daughter
Jason King doesn’t want to talk about his daughter’s suicide, but he’s dedicating his life to it in an effort to make change.
‘Crisis point’: Moment that changed cricketer
An intervention from her family, marked by a tearful 10-minute speech from her father, turned this international cricket star’s life around.
‘Really hard’: Aussie TV star’s confession
Matty J is at the peak of his career and has a new baby on the way, but the popular podcaster and TV personality has revealed he’s more stressed than ever before.
Reason Aussie soap star is headed home
Aussie actor Tammin Sursok says she takes this approach to parenting her two girls so they always feel like they can confide in her.
Reason your kid is not listening to you
Teenagers are navigating a complex world of physical changes, peer pressures and identity formation, and it might be time for parents to change their approach.
Nightly tradition keeping Aussie family close
New research shows not enough Aussie families are having critical conversations about mental health. But one nightly tradition is this family’s secret to supporting each other.
Issue 1 in 3 Aussie families don’t talk about
It’s one of the most significant problems impacting Australian society today – and one that many parents and their kids have “never” discussed.
Disastrous habit ruining lives
Even as a child, James knew there was something different about his dad. It was never spoken about, until one day he made a startling discovery.
‘Darkest days’: Influencer’s ‘constant’ struggle
From depression to anxiety and an “aggressive” eating disorder, mental health challenges have been a constant part of a hugely popular Aussie influencer’s journey.
‘Really hard’: AFL star reveals challenge
Rory Lobb spent years dealing with a problem that drove him out of school. Now, the footy star is speaking out to encourage others to open up.
Real reason Gen Z are so sad
If it seems like all the younger people in your life are sad and anxious, you’re not imagining it – but the cause might not be what you’re expecting.
‘I was relieved when my dad took his life’
After Jas Rawlinson’s dad took his own life, something truly scary happened that she never saw coming.
Silent epidemic putting Aussies at risk
Your body is giving you signs, every day, that you are most likely ignoring, at your peril. But it’s not too late.
Raygun left ‘paralysed’ after performance
The Aussie breakdancer has spoken out about the real and devastating effect the viral fallout of her Olympic performance had on her.
Huge spike in Aussies seeking help
More Australians are reaching out for help with their mental health, with calls to one helpline more than doubling since the launch of a national campaign.
Simple act threatening Aussies’ wellbeing
A growing list of “micro-stressors” including household chores and doomscrolling are having a significant impact on the mental wellbeing of Australians.
‘Falling apart’: Mother’s lowest point
Throughout most of her life, Jaimi felt like she had everything together. As soon as she fell pregnant, her world turned upside down.
‘Contagious’: Grim phenomenon grips Aus
There is a concerning phenomenon on the rise across Australia, with experts warning “something has to give”, and soon.
Gen Z problem that’s ‘difficult to escape’
They’re our nation’s best and brightest, but half of all young Aussies are fighting a crippling daily struggle – and they don’t know what to do about it.
Shock reason behind Aussie’s ‘breakdown’
Victorian business-owner Donna seemed to be nailing life – until everything suddenly changed and started “crumbling down”.
Why millennials are still living with their parents
Natalie is 35, studying her third degree, and lives at home with her parents. She is one of many millennials struggling to get ahead. This is why the generation is battling.
‘Dread’: Reason 27yo quit ‘dream job’
Bethany thought she had finally found her ideal job in Australia, however she soon discovered that all was not as it seemed.
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