Sums in a notepad: mental health and work

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New work from the Productivity Commission shows the federal government spends twice as much on income support for people affected by mental illness as it does on treatment. Rick Morton on the human realities of living in poverty while being mentally unwell.Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton.Background reading: Mental health cost of welfare in The Saturday Paper. The Saturday Paper The MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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