For example, there are 1.5 million ‘sandwich generation’ Australians who are simultaneously raising children while caring for aging parents, while over 8.2 million Australians receive some form of care. 

What does a just and sustainable care economy look like? How do we balance the moral responsibilities of care with personal ambitions and financial survival? Does the government have a duty to care for its citizens? What value do we place on unpaid care work, and who bears the burden? How can we ensure the dignity and autonomy of those receiving care?  And who bears the greatest cost when care goes unseen? 

In this session, The Ethics Centre’s Dr Tim Dean will be joined by a special guest to squeeze in as much exploration of the diverse complexities and often overlooked ethics of care as possible. 

Join us for a timely conversation on the unseen perspectives, ethical dilemmas, and shifting cultural expectations around care – one of the most fundamental aspects of being human.   

This event is part of a series which includes The Ethics of AI on 11 September and The Ethics of Manhood on 24 September. Save with a Multipack and see all three events: $99 in person or $33 livestream. 

Event live stream will be available to watch on demand for up to 14 days post-event. 

‘The Ethics of…’ is an event series where we freely examine the experiences, hopes and challenges that make us truly human; from the good to the bad and everything in between. Each event is an intimate conversation, led by a philosopher, with opportunities for the audience to share their experiences, views and learn from each other. Join us for this important and interactive event, held both in person and livestreamed, about the ways we connect with each other.