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0007-04-04
Initial closure of all Hospitals and Aged Care Facilities
The decision to close hospitals to visitors was a step taken to ensure the safety and health of staff, immunodeficient and vulnerable members of our community. Both closures impacted my ability to visit family members and while this was difficult, I understood the importance of introducing these measures given the circumstances of the pandemic. And additionally, appreciated that in response to these changes, the facilities introduced various means of staying connected with loved ones. -
2020-04-02
Cancer doesn't press pause during a pandemic
This article is a timely reminder that while there is a pandemic that has seemingly put our lives on hold, for others, that is not the case. Cancer isn't put on hold during a pandemic. People will continue to be diagnosed with cancer, they will continue to get treatments despite the risks of COVID-19 and sadly, people will pass away from cancer. This article is a really moving piece that highlights the experience of COVID-19 from the perspective of someone living with terminal cancer and the likelihood that they may not see the other side of isolation. -
2020-04-24
Lighting a Candle for our ANZACs
On ANZAC day this year, while usual memorial ceremonies were cancelled, Australians were encouraged to take part at home. This is a photo of the candle I lit at 6 a.m. to commemorate Australia's past and current servicemen and women as the ABC broadcast the National Service at the Australian War Memorial. -
05/18/2020
Tasmanian Hospital Remain Closed to Visitors
While some restrictions have begun to gradually ease in Tasmania, hospitals remain closed to visitors in order to keep staff and patients safe from the spread of COVID-19. -
05/12/2020
State ABC's fight it out on Facebook
HUM402 Last week ABC Darwin asked on Facebook: "How do you feel about a travel bubble for the NT, Western Australia and South Australia?" Unexpectedly, the ABC pages for the various Australian states responded and the comments erupted into a hilarious "fight" between them all. -
2020-03-28
Beach Closed
This is a local beach in southern Tasmania that was closed by the Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) in an effort to curb non-essential travel and enforce social distancing restrictions. The image and the actions taken by the PWS indicates the extent to which COVID-19 impacted various facets of society and everyday life. -
2020-07-05
Reverse Culture Shock and Relaxing Restrictions
HUM402 This article discusses reverse culture shock and the likelihood that many Australians will experience this as restrictions are gradually relaxed. I feel this article will resonate with many people worldwide, and also clearly highlights the turbulence of emotions felt during this period of COVID-19. -
2020-04-19
Empty shopping centre car park
Prior to COVID-19 this undercover car park at a local shopping complex would have been full of cars and people, on this day (a Sunday afternoon) it was almost empty. This image shows that people are adhering to social distancing laws and staying home unless they require essential grocery items. -
2020-02-04
#lightupthedawn for ANZAC day
HUM402 ANZAC day commemorative services were cancelled this year on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, RSL Australia endorsed a grassroots campaign that called for Australians to take part in ANZAC day commemorations from home at 6:00 AM on April 25, 2020. -
2020-04-09
"Eyes in the Sky"
The Mercury (online) published on its daily coronavirus blog an article entitled, “'Eyes in the sky' to monitor travellers.” The article informed the public that helicopters would be used over the coming Easter long weekend to ensure Tasmanians were adhering to social distancing and lockdown laws. HUM402