Losing work could mean losing extra support for families
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It's never easy to lose your job, but it can be particularly tough for families with young children. The way Working for Families is designed, about $100 a week for many families relies on them having some access to paid work. That mean losing a job can mean losing extra support. Lisa Owen spoke to money correspondent Susan Edmunds who explained how it catches some families out and why there's a new push to change those rules.