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  2020-04-21

  Jewish Melbourne: "Second Generation Holocaust Survivor Triggers During The COVID 19 Crisis"

  This is a video recording of a conversation between Liora Miller and Simone Szalmuk-Singer of Jewish Women of Words. It was hosted as well by the ZIonist Federation of Australia.
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  2020-04-21

  Humans of Covid-19 AU: Alice Diffey

  “Hospitality was one of the first industries to be affected by the pandemic. Outside of financial pressures, what has been challenging is overcoming the hurdle of being stationary. Whether you are a chef or sommelier, we are used to working really long hours, then staying out late going for drinks. I'm not at home for long - ever. Most of us from the company have been stood down, but we have been given the option of JobKeeper. I’m trying to keep mentally stimulated, positive and active during this time. We don't know how long it will be. All my colleagues and I have kept in touch. I love our team, and we love our industry. We are all missing it alot. In hospitality, you form very tight friendships and bonds, you go out with these people, work with these people - they become your family. It’s a massive blow because our whole industry is about bringing people together, creating culture and stories that will last forever. You can’t do that when you’re by yourself at home.” Instagram post on Alice Diffey, restaurant manager, and her experience during the pandemic, which was created by a psychology student living in Melbourne who was interested to hear about how COVID-19 was impacting on different peoples’ lives.
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  2020-04-21

  Humans of Covid-19 AU: Mandy Dante

  “Many of the programs that we run are face-to-face and in schools. So it has been challenging to see many of our programs booked for Term 2 being postponed and there are many unknowns. COVID-19 has also impacted the business financially, our facilitators do not have opportunity to work, and for myself financially it has been tough. I’ve definitely gone through waves. At the beginning, I had this amped up energy of excitement to get creative, thinking of ways to deliver online. Then I hit a down stage. Now I'm able to be more patient with myself and am taking it one step at a time. For teenage girls, school is often seen as an escape from home life and family. It's a different world for them, and so not having that outlet and freedom is difficult. Also in your teenage years, your friendship group is like your bloodline, so lack of physical connection is definitely having an impact. It is ok to ride different emotions at this strange time. I realize that even I am on social media so much more! This, combined with having more alone time, can amplify people’s thoughts about body image and friendships. There is pressure to be constantly posting and being relatable. A huge thing people are learning is to be grateful for the small things. This period is enabling a space to develop intentional communication, rather than quick, rushed conversation. It is fostering deeper connections.” Instagram post on Mandy Dante, CEO & Founder of Flourish Girl, and her experience during the pandemic, which was created by a psychology student living in Melbourne who was interested to hear about how COVID-19 was impacting on different peoples’ lives.
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  2020-04-21

  First Dog on the Moon Cartoon

  Cartoon inthe Guardian
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  2020-04-21

  Notice on front of bottle shop showing that alcohol can still be purchased in bulk quantities.

  Notice shows restriction on how much alcohol can be bought in Australia from liquor outlets. The amount had been reduced from previous week.
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  2020-04-21

  Notice on front of St Vincent de Paul's op shop, closed during lockdown, Ballarat, Australia.

  Another image of a closed down business in regional Australia
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  2020-04-21

  Notice on the front of the Savoy Cafe, Ballarat, Australia, during lockdown.

  An image of a closed business in my home town during the lockdown.
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  2020-04-21

  Salvation Army Op Shop, Ballarat, closed

  Shows a notice on the front of a closed down business, Ballarat, Australia
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  2020-04-21

  Closed business in Ballarat, Metro Hair Design

  A picture of a closed business in Ballarat during lockdown.
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  2020-04-21

  Closed shop in Ballarat Linen and Living Homewares

  Image of notice on closed business
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  2020-04-21

  Ballarat 3 21 April 2020 Being Sick In This Time - But Not With The Virus

  An account of how lockdown has affected delivery of some medical services