The too hard basket
By SBS
We often hear about new policies and programs that promise to improve the lives of Australians. But what about the issues that are too stigmatised, too taboo, too awkward for policymakers to address? In this new series, the 'Too Hard Basket', we dive deep into topics affecting Australians who often don't get a voice. There's shame, there's stigma, and there are swathes of secrecy, leaving these stories often untold.
Latest episode
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First Nations people especially vulnerable to drug-related deaths
The so-called 'war on drugs' has been waged in the US since at least the 1970s, when then President Richard Nixon signed the Controlled Substances Act and declared drug abuse as “public enemy number one.” In Australia, there have been similar efforts… -
Is Australia winning 'the war on drugs'?
Most of us might be familiar with the term 'the war on drugs'. In the US, it's been waged since the 1970s, when then President Richard Nixon signed the Controlled Substances Act and declared drug abuse as “public enemy number one.” In Australia, ther… -
Opioid use in Australia: have government restrictions avoided the crisis faced in the USA?
Most of us might be familiar with the term 'the war on drugs'. In the US, it's been waged since the 1970s, when then President Richard Nixon signed the Controlled Substances Act and declared drug abuse as “public enemy number one.” But today, it's no… -
More money for the Aged Care sector - but is it enough?
In this episode of the Too Hard Basket, we'll look at aged care funding, and the money that's been set aside in the latest federal Budget to improve the wages of aged care workers. With Australia's population getting older, there's concern that the p… -
The Too Hard Basket - Sexual violence in our universities
In this episode, we'll look at sexual harassment and sexual assault on university campuses. We look at how prevalent these incidents are, and what can be done to change things. -
The Too Hard Basket - Why is it so expensive to rent a home in Australia?
In this episode, we look at the skyrocketing costs of renting a property in Australia, which almost everyone agrees has put a lot of people under immense pressure. So why do we have this issue? And what can be done to change the system? -
The Too Hard Basket: Migrant women and the health system
What are the barriers to accessing appropriate and culturally safe sexual and reproductive health care for women from multicultural backgrounds? Most migrant and refugee women on temporary visas do not have access to Medicare coverage. This makes acc… -
The Too Hard Basket: Gaming - an addiction that's no fun
As a relatively new area of research, there's not a lot known about Gaming Addiction. But with technology now such a central component of our lives, what issues do Australians face when it comes to a healthy relationship with internet gaming, and wha… -
The Too Hard Basket - NDIS and the Over-65s
With the National Disability Insurance Scheme not covering anyone who suffers a disabling injury over 65, many are left scrambling for funds to pay for the care they need. But whose responsiblity is it to ensure our elderly Australians have enough su… -
The Too Hard Basket - the effect of family violence on communities recovering from natural disasters
When attention turns to rebuilding after fire, floods and drought, how do fears of other psychosocial and mental health problems become more prominent? And what needs to be done to make meaningful change?
