This Tuesday, SBS’s “Insight,” hosted by Kumi Taguchi, tackles a growing social issue affecting families across Australia: the challenges faced by the so-called “Sandwich Generation.” These are the individuals caught between caring for their aging parents while simultaneously raising their own children.
Taguchi leads a frank discussion with Australians experiencing this multi-generational squeeze, examining the emotional, financial, and logistical burdens they carry. The episode explores how growing numbers of Australians find themselves in this predicament, often delaying their own retirement to provide care for their elderly parents. The show hears from Julie-Anne Dietz, who cares for her parents struggling with dementia, as she describes the struggle to balance her role as a caregiver with her desire to simply be a daughter.
The episode also explores how shifting generational expectations around caregiving contribute to the challenges. Dietz contrasts her life at age 60 with her mother’s experience at the same age, pointing to the diminished retirement opportunities for her generation. Tune into SBS at 8:30 PM AEST this Tuesday, 27 May for this critical look at a contemporary family challenge.
