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.

If you’ve maxed out your credit cards just paying for the basics, we have an expert with some suggestions on how to get back on track. 

And there’s a great new resource easily available from Good Shepherd – a new No-Interest Loan “Household Relief” which involves no credit check and could help you minimise those fast-growing debts. 

If you’ve found, like many city dwellers, that you can work from home, have you considered moving to a regional area?  Managing COVID seems easier outside the cities and you could save money and have a healthier lifestyle. We discuss the real cost, pros and cons of life in the country.

Guests:  

• Taylor Blackburn – financial expert at Finder.com
• Megan McAlpine – GM Economic Wellbeing & Enterprises at Good Shepherd
• Simon Kuestenmacher – Director of Research at The Demographic Group.

Credits:

• Presenter: Jeff Sparrow
• Producer: Anita Gibson
• Editing and Sound Design: Alex Smith
• Production Management Team: Vicky Rouse and Abe Killian

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.

Not everyone who has contracted COVID-19 has had a negative experience. In this episode we hear the story of a Sydney DJ who was among 42 guests at a NSW wedding who contracted the virus.

The advent of COVID-19 has accelerated the shift towards a cashless society but not all consumers have access to digital payments. We learn about the potential effects on the economy of a totally cashless society. 

And did you know about the ‘hardship’ clause in your private health cover?  Consumer experts CHOICE have looked at the fine print across the five biggest health fund providers.

Guests:  

• Daniel Rowntree – Sydney DJ
• Mark McCrindle – Social Researcher
• Dean Price – CHOICE Health Campaigner

Credits:

• Presenter: Jeff Sparrow
• Producer: Anita Gibson
• Editing and Sound Design: Alex Smith
• Production Management Team: Vicky Rouse and Abe Killian

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.