In The Media

As it stands, in terms of COVID-19*, globally, there has been a reported 4,343,269 cases, 296,784 deaths, and 1,547,294 recoveries. And, domestically, there has been a reported 6,988 cases, 98 deaths, and 6,295 recoveries. Google’s ‘COVID-19 Community Mobility Reports’ provides insights into how COVID-19, and the policies implemented to combat it (e.g. social distancing, isolation and restrictions), have…

Some forecasts of the unemployment rate have reached as high as 15.1 per cent – but getting this figure down to pre-coronavirus level won’t be in reach for another four years, a Deloitte economist has said. According to Deloitte Access Economics partner Chris Richardson, Australia will have to “champion a new round of much-needed economic…

An individual’s health and wellness, especially in relation to ill health or often preventable chronic diseases, can have an impact on not only themselves and their family, but also the funders of the health system (e.g. Government and private health insurers) and the wider community (e.g. businesses). With approximately one-third of an adult’s life spent at work, a…

The Covid-19 crisis has ripped millions of Australians from their jobs or have seen their hours reduced as a result of the business shutdown. Not only have people lost jobs, but job ads have dropped dramatically, making the employment market more competitive than ever. But despite the uncertainty, there are still things job-seekers can do to put their…

The global pandemic has seen a surge in online learning as people search for ways to up-skill and stay competitive in the job market once the crisis passes – and it looks like Aussies are wanting to know what the secrets to success are. New data from LinkedIn Learning reveals that the most-viewed course during…

As it stands, in terms of COVID-19*, globally, there has been a reported 1,273,990 cases, 69,444 deaths, and 260,247 recoveries. And, domestically, there has been a reported 5,687 cases, 35 deaths, and 757 recoveries.   While COVID-19 is first and foremost a public health issue, clear economic and financial issues have emerged. In response to this,…

As it stands, in terms of COVID-19*, globally, there has been a reported 1,273,990 cases, 69,444 deaths, and 260,247 recoveries. And, domestically, there has been a reported 5,687 cases, 35 deaths, and 757 recoveries.   While COVID-19 is first and foremost a public health issue, clear economic and financial issues have emerged. In response to this, the Government…

The coronavirus pandemic has left many people struggling with the sudden shift to remote work. For parents, productivity has likely taken a major hit, especially for those who have chosen to pull their children out of school. But getting work done – at home – isn’t impossible with a few tricks up your sleeve. we asked a…

The low-cost index-tracking options offered by some superannuation funds have significantly outpaced the returns of the default “balanced” options in the past four weeks, as sharemarkets have mounted a recovery. Since March 23, the Hostplus index balanced option has gained 8.9 per cent, based on publicly disclosed unit prices, while the default balanced fund has…