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When Lisa was diagnosed with dementia in her 40s, her partner Luke had to 'beg' for support

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I was lost in the bush for 10 days with my son. A note left on a bench saved our lives

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They were lucky to survive — but one question still haunts them

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2 June at 8.30pm (AEDT) on SBS and SBS On Demand

Dementia is now Australia's biggest killer. Insight examines how patients, carers and the government's support systems are equipping themselves to manage this public health crisis.

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Escaping the jaws of a great white shark, surviving 10 days lost in the bush without food and shelter, recovering from a deadly disease but facing long-term health problems or surviving methanol poisoning only to become permanently blind. When is a lucky escape not so lucky?

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Pauline Hanson's One Nation is still polling stronger than ever, presenting a threat, particularly to the Coalition. Insight explores what's drawing voters in - is it policies, populism, or feeling let down? - asking those from across the political spectrum to 'please explain' who they're voting for, and why.

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As post-COVID attitudes towards work-life balance continue to change, some of us are questioning our role in the rat race and opting out. For others, the choice is hampered by housing and cost-of-living pressures. Insight explores how Australians are balancing a desire to clock-off, with their need to pay the bills.

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Would you tell a friend their partner is cheating? Are you prepared to turn someone's life support off? Should violent prisoners be offered voluntary assisted dying? Do you support the so-called IS Brides returning to Australia? Moral dilemmas. What happens when you're stuck between a rock and a hard place?

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Australia's housing shortage and the cost of living are putting pressure on Baby Boomers to downsize or find viable accommodation for the next stage of their lives. What options are available to help boomers stay out of aged care facilities in their golden years?

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Triplets are rare, with fewer than 60 sets of triplets born in Australia each year. Insight explores what life's like for those individuals and those around them, asking how easy is it to be oneself and what happens to the broader family when triplets grow up in the mix?

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Names are more than just labels; they are deeply linked to our identity and can shape how we move through the world. In this uplifting episode of Insight, host Kumi Taguchi asks guests: 'Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet?'

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Samia was a carefree 19-year-old when an older, charismatic stranger asked her to sail the world with him. Samia tells host Kumi Taguchi how her decision - and the real identity of the man who seduced her - would change her life forever. In this episode, which originally aired in 2024, Insight hears from guests who've made fateful decisions - for better or worse.

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Siblings are our first friends and ready rivals. They're also likely to be the people we know the longest throughout our lives. Insight explores the way sibling relationships challenge, benefit, and shape our lives, including how we view the world and how we see ourselves.

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Few areas of medicine are more divided than care for transgender children and teens. And as medical pathways for trans minors in parts of Australia - and around the world — become restricted, Insight asks members of the trans community whether we have the balance right.

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Have you ever flirted to make a partner jealous? Do you envy a friend's life? Are people jealous of you? Jealousy is driven by an underlying sense of insecurity and low self-esteem. Envy can lead to a feeling of inferiority. Can we embrace these emotions and use them for good?

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You are entitled to your views, but do the rest of us have to hear them? Are terms such as “cancelled”, “free speech” and “cultural safety” used in place of constructive, respectful debate? On this episode, Insight asks students, families, politicians, protesters and academics: “Have we lost the ability to disagree well?”

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I married someone 23 years my senior. Despite the hardships, I don’t regret it

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This week on Insight

2 June at 8.30pm (AEDT) on SBS and SBS On Demand

Latest Insight Episodes

More from Insight

Recommended

Insightful

Best of Insight

About Insight

Tuesday 8:30pm on SBS or free On Demand

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World News Weekly – An SBS World News Podcast

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Party Time

The Beta Blueprint

Burnt

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Living Loss. Radio Today Podcast Awards: 2024 WINNER, Best Society & Culture

Cost of Living Secrets

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