Julie Nance

The new TV series House Husbands was created by two writers who were intrigued by the increasing number of dads in their Sydney neighbourhoods during work hours.

It’s hard to imagine enjoying a rewarding career and the lifestyle that goes with it one minute and a short time down the track relying on Centrelink income to survive.

Kris Teece works fulltime in child protection, is a single mum to four children and is studying part-time for her Master of Criminology.

Women taking a break in their careers or going part-time to look after their babies or preschool-aged children seems to get a lot more attention and support from governments, the media and society in general.

It sounds like a dream for any full-time working mother.

The compulsive overuse of internet and video gaming is leading to a worrying number of young Australians presenting to health professionals with isolation and anxiety issues.

It’s hard to imagine enjoying a rewarding career and the lifestyle that goes with it one minute and a short time down the track relying on Centrelink income to survive.

Young Aussie blokes are pitching in with the housework to such an extent some feel cheated they are doing the lion’s share.

Next time you are organising a meeting, take away the chairs.

The new TV series House Husbands was created by two writers who were intrigued by the increasing number of dads in their Sydney neighbourhoods during work hours.

Everyone judges a person by the quality of their handshake – a bone-crusher or a limp fish are big turnoffs.

Professor Nadia Badawi credits her mentor, Professor Fiona Stanley as the inspiration behind her professional development and success.