Shocking figures reveal 1 in 6 older Australians experience elder abuse, far exceeding what many realise. Hear from the CEO of Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia, Geoff Rowe, about a recent theft case and what you can do to protect your loved ones, including his own father’s story. Hear more highlights from Sofie Formica below […]
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Parents push Government to expand Childcare subsidy beyond day care centres
The Four Corners investigation into Australia’s childcare safety has left parents horrified — why is the government staying silent? Advocacy group For Parents founder Cecilia Cobb argued the crisis proves the one-size-fits-all day care model is broken and families need more choice. Hear more highlights from Sofie Formica below and download the 4BC App on […]
Deputy Commissioner reveals how break triggered his early retirement
After nearly 40 years in law enforcement, Queensland’s Deputy Commissioner Shane Chelepy explains why he’s stepping out early and how a taste of downtime influenced his decision to retire. He shared with Sofie Formica on Afternoons the moment he realised, like a professional footballer, that it was the right time to hang up his uniform. […]
‘Formally Ever After’: Queensland’s kindest person
Logan woman Tammy Robinson has been named Queensland’s kindest person by women’s apparel retailer Black Pepper. Tammy founded Formally Ever After in 2019 to help year 12 students who couldn’t afford formal wear for their school formals. She joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to talk about where it all started. Hear more highlights from […]
Voice For Victims founder Ben Cannon on newly appointed Victims Commissioner
A major youth crime announcement for Queensland today saw Director-General Bob Gee announced as the interim Victims Commissioner. Voice for Victims founder Ben Cannon joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to talk about the importance of the role and what work needs to be done to put victims first. Hear more highlights from Sofie Formica […]
Shocking figures reveal 1 in 6 older Australians experience elder abuse, far exceeding what many realise. Hear from the CEO of Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia, Geoff Rowe, about a recent theft case and what you can do to protect your loved ones, including his own father’s story. Hear more highlights from Sofie Formica below […]
Parents push Government to expand Childcare subsidy beyond day care centres
The Four Corners investigation into Australia’s childcare safety has left parents horrified — why is the government staying silent? Advocacy group For Parents founder Cecilia Cobb argued the crisis proves the one-size-fits-all day care model is broken and families need more choice. Hear more highlights from Sofie Formica below and download the 4BC App on […]
Deputy Commissioner reveals how break triggered his early retirement
After nearly 40 years in law enforcement, Queensland’s Deputy Commissioner Shane Chelepy explains why he’s stepping out early and how a taste of downtime influenced his decision to retire. He shared with Sofie Formica on Afternoons the moment he realised, like a professional footballer, that it was the right time to hang up his uniform. […]
‘Formally Ever After’: Queensland’s kindest person
Logan woman Tammy Robinson has been named Queensland’s kindest person by women’s apparel retailer Black Pepper. Tammy founded Formally Ever After in 2019 to help year 12 students who couldn’t afford formal wear for their school formals. She joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to talk about where it all started. Hear more highlights from […]
Voice For Victims founder Ben Cannon on newly appointed Victims Commissioner
A major youth crime announcement for Queensland today saw Director-General Bob Gee announced as the interim Victims Commissioner. Voice for Victims founder Ben Cannon joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to talk about the importance of the role and what work needs to be done to put victims first. Hear more highlights from Sofie Formica […]
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