Sandwich generation

Dubbed the ‘Sandwich Generation’, these multi-generational carers, most of whom are women, oftentimes feel overwhelmed and unsupported. 

New data analysis shows that Australia’s ageing population combined with delayed parenthood is leading women towards a “triple care burden” in middle life.

Today’s sandwich generation refers to all of the people feeling squeezed by competing care responsibilities in midlife.

Sandwich generation women juggle work, kids, and ageing parents daily, it’s exhausting, but it builds resilience, empathy, and strength.

Millions of women arecaught between raising children while taking on increasing caring responsibilities for their aging parents.