A reader wonders about his legal rights after being overlooked in his father’s will. Continue Reading
A will may not always ensure a way
Support for adult survivors of childhood abuse
The recent allegations of children abused in state care in the past two weeks has shocked and saddened the community. Continue Reading
Making the most of super
“I have a self-managed super fund set up to benefit the family. There’s just one problem: The rest of my family doesn’t want anything to do with it. What would happen to it when I die if my wife and I am the only ones in the trust, as compared to what would happen if the children signed up? What are the risks that we should consider?” Continue Reading
Trauma felt across generations
A reader wonders if past scars can linger down the years. Continue Reading
Relationships ‘good for health’
Marriage and cohabitation is good for health, a leading relationships researcher has told an audience in Melbourne today, with benefits including less drinking, smoking and even fewer thoughts of suicide. Continue Reading
Counselling ‘can deliver a $5 billion boost to economy’
Relationship counselling and education can deliver the Australian economy a $5 billion dollar productivity boost through increased family wellbeing, according to Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews. Continue Reading
Bitter Pill
“I am keen to take proper care of my body as old age sets in. However every time I read the paper or pick up a magazine, I am urged to take some pill or other to prevent some unwished-for ailment. My local pharmacy has shelf after shelf of bottles and potions. It’s very confusing. What is the common-sense approach to this dilemma?” Continue Reading
Hubby’s provider role under threat
A reader’s husband is struggling to cope with the loss of his job. Continue Reading
Royal Commission releases Interim Report
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse released its interim report on 30 June 2014. Continue Reading
Diet Dilemma
Many people are putting themselves on a gluten-free diet, even though they don’t have coeliac disease. Is it wise to change one’s diet without professional advice? Continue Reading
