Grandparents have always been important to families. But during a cost of living crisis and with affordable and accessible childcare still out of reach for many, the role of the modern grandparent has taken on even greater significance. We discuss what modern grandparenting looks like as well as the role it now plays in keeping families and our economy running.

‘Besotted but exhausted’ is how Dr Jenna Price describes her latest career as a grandparent carer of small children, who also live with her in a multigenerational household. Justin Bott from Services Australia also joins us to talk about what support and assistance is available for older people who are full-time child carers.

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Jenna Price articles –

• Mind the baby, Boomer: How more grandparents are ending up on the childcare frontline
• Jenna Price reflects on the joy of being a grandparent: ‘So much love’
• I went to grandparenting school and some of it was confronting

Services Australia – For information in your language go to servicesaustralia.gov.au/yourlanguage

• • Support for grandparent carers
  • Grandparent, Foster and Kinship Carer Advisers
  • Call the Grandparent, Foster and Kinship Carer Adviser line on 1800 245 965 Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30