The Conversation Hour

It's commonly understood that there are certain unofficial markers we are meant to hit at a certain age, from getting your drivers licence to buying house. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what underpins those social pressures and how to combat the anxiety these social expectations can create.
Plus, a new KPMG study says the debate is settled and that current Australian households are in tougher economic times than in 1989 when interest rates hit 17 per cent , but can it ever really be settled which generation had it harder?
Also in this edition, we tackle social media cringe and the case for line drying your clothes.

A new report into the stigma and discrimination experienced by people with mental health challenges has highlighted that negative attitudes remain an ongoing issue, despite growing awareness about complex mental health conditions. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we hear from someone who lives with schizophrenia plus National Mental Health Commission to explore what underpins these attitudes and how to reduce stigma and discrimination.
Also in this edition, what's driving a warm winter here and a boiling summer in Europe and why there are long lines at the airports in Europe? Plus, Tasmania's Neil the seal is going viral for his somewhat raucous behaviour down at Seven Mile Beach, we talk seal behaviour and hear about your wildlife encounters.
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A new program, jointly funded by federal and state governments, will see specialist pelvic health educators visit schools to discuss women's health issues such as endometriosis, periods and pelvic pain. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss what this means for reducing the mystery and stigma about women's health.
Also in this edition, concerns for residents of long-term Salvation Army facility which is facing closure, why hospital GPS are considering industrial action. Plus, we celebrate the rock poster ahead of Rock Posters Printing Factory opening it's doors for Open House Melbourne.

As auction clearance rates and house prices fall, in this edition of The Conversation Hour, we ask how these changes are impacting you?
Also in this edition, what it is to live with young onset dementia and the new resource for people recently diagnosed. Plus, why Madonna's biopic was scrapped.
If this story has prompted any questions or concerns, please call the National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500 (24 hours, 7 days a week) or visit dementia.org.au.
And for further information on young onset dementia, discussed in this program, visit: forwardwithdementia.au

In this edition of the Conversation Hour we bring you all the action as the Socceroos gear up to compete against Paraguay. Plus, we talk the legaliteis of taking a sickie.