Devonport's Ben Gilbert searching for job as cost of living soars

Meg Powell
July 14 2022 - 6:00pm
DETERMINED: Benjamin Gilbert is keen to become as "job-ready" as possible by tackling his mental health, despite not being able to afford psychiatric treatment. Picture: Rodney Braithwaite
DETERMINED: Benjamin Gilbert is keen to become as "job-ready" as possible by tackling his mental health, despite not being able to afford psychiatric treatment. Picture: Rodney Braithwaite

"I think it's important that people know other people struggle. It's important to hear stories like this. There are people far worse off than me."

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Meg Powell

Meg Powell

Journalist

Meg Powell has been a journalist for the Advocate Newspaper in North-West Tasmania since 2019. She has covered a range of areas and issues including crime, health, environmental issues, business, social affairs , the arts and education. Got a story to share? Email megan.powell@theadvocate.com.au or call 0448 302 029

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