So you’ve unexpectedly lost your job, joined the ranks of the unemployed and need to know what happens next in these unprecedented times.  You may never have been in this situation before and you need help, after all you still have to put food on the table and pay your household bills.  All these issues are discussed in this week’s episode, and we hear first-hand from a Film and TV actor/director how his industry is suffering and what measures he has taken to survive.

Guests:
Oli Artov – Co-ordinator of Victorian Branch of Australian Unemployed Workers Union
Alison Banney – Residential Savings Expert at Finder.com.au
Daniel Widdowson – Actor/Director

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.

So you&rsquo;ve unexpectedly lost your job, joined the ranks of the unemployed and need to know what happens next in these unprecedented times.&nbsp; You may never have been in this situation before and you need help, after all you still have to put food on the table and pay your household bills.&nbsp; All these issues are discussed in this week&rsquo;s episode, and we hear first-hand from a Film and TV actor/director how his industry is suffering and what measures he has taken to survive.
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Oli Artov &ndash; Co-ordinator of Victorian Branch of Australian Unemployed Workers Union</li>
<li>Alison Banney &ndash; Residential Savings Expert at Finder.com.au</li>
<li>Daniel Widdowson &ndash; Actor/Director</li>
</ul>
Credits:
<ul>
<li>Presenter: Jeff Sparrow</li>
<li>Producer: Anita Gibson</li>
<li>Editing and Sound Design: Alex Smith</li>
<li>Production Management Team: Vicky Rouse and Abe Killian</li>
</ul>
The Consumer Coach, your pandemic financial survival guide is brought to you by the <a href="https://www.cbaa.org.au/">Community Broadcasting Association of Australia</a>, supported by the <a href="https://www.ecstra.org.au/">Ecstra Foundation</a> 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.

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 you should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs.

The Consumer Coach: Your Pandemic Financial Survival Guide.
The&nbsp;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 <a href="http://www.cbaa.org.au">Community Broadcasting Association of Australia</a> has partnered with the <a href="http://www.ecstra.org.au">Ecstra Foundation</a> to equip Australian consumers with the support, advice, and access to resources they need to make financial decisions during the pandemic.&nbsp;
Each episode of the ten-part series will focus on a different area of financial interest. Episode 1 centres around unemployment, exploring themes like &lsquo;You&rsquo;ve lost your job &ndash; what happens now?&rsquo; 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&nbsp;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 you should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs.

The Consumer Coach

The unprecedented economic upheaval of the global pandemic is sending shockwaves across the world and causing wide-spread panic among consumers. Whilst the Government has now announced more than $150 billion worth of stimulus packages, for the average listener it can be anxiety-inducing to even interpret the fast-changing legislation, bill amendments, new orders, relief packages and unprecedented economic measures, let alone reaping the benefits.

Provide your listeners with up to date information on how COVID-19 might affect them, and equip them with the support and access to resources they need to make confident money decisions now, and for their financial future. Hosted by former Triple RRR breakfast presenter Jeff Sparrow, this upbeat show will translate complicated topics to make them accessible, whilst introducing us to real people affected by the crisis and how they are coping.

The unprecedented economic upheaval of the global pandemic is sending shockwaves across the world and causing wide-spread panic among consumers. Whilst the Government has now announced more than $150 billion worth of stimulus packages, for the average listener it can be anxiety-inducing to even interpret the fast-changing legislation, bill amendments, new orders, relief packages and unprecedented economic measures, let alone reaping the benefits.
Provide your listeners with up to date information on how COVID-19 might affect them, and equip them with the support and access to resources they need to make confident money decisions now, and for their financial future. Hosted by former Triple RRR breakfast presenter Jeff Sparrow, this upbeat show will translate complicated topics to make them accessible, whilst introducing us to real people affected by the crisis and how they are coping.

Unexpectedly lost your job? Tune in to Episode One to hear how to navigate your first steps.

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