The cost of living crisis is stopping some families connecting with each other.

The Council of Trade Union’s latest Mood of the Workforce Survey has found three out of four people's incomes can't match inflation, with most respondents citing grocery prices as their biggest problem.

Mortgages, rent and transport aren't far behind.

CTU Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges says some people say they don't have enough in the budget to visit loved ones.

"A lot of people are doing multiple jobs, they're worried about security of hours, they're worried about the satisfaction they're getting in their work as well and access to skills and training. But they're really worried about making ends meet."

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