Bringing you this bonus episode which is a little different for Parenthood Pod but what I felt was an important conversation. I read about the proposed Family Policy by Lord Mayor candidate Jamal Hakim and wanted to get Jamal and Michael Ray family advocate who also contributed to the policy, on the show to better understand how government can support us with the crazy cost of living. In this chat we discuss: 🎙 Having childcare facilities in our workplaces. Can this really work for business? 🎙 Local Family Card; to discount council run services. Will this really move the needle? 🎙 An overhaul of public spaces to cater for family needs. How critical is this? 🎙 Gender inequity that exists in our society. How is it having an impact on parents? 🎙 The gender pay gap. It’s implications on who can care for our children. And so much more… For more on Jamal Hakim visit teamhakim.au Visit change.org for Jamal’s petition to change to ‘Parental Health Care Centre’ Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.