James Henry takes advantage of Melbourne’s coronavirus lockdown to explore new avenues for his music – and bond with his newborn son.
Aboriginal singer, songwriter and photographer James Henry looks to the positives
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Stories Tagged: Isolation
Capturing and sharing portraits of people during the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns
An unemployed filmmaker picks up his still camera to capture “portraits” of locals living under the reality of Melbourne’s coronavirus lockdowns
Over a hundred kilometres from the office, but still in uniform every day for work
3KND Communications Manager Erica Higgins, widely known as Gypsy, speaks on Connection Matters Radio about her own pandemic counter-measures
From face-to-face community engagement to fully remote. Tough but achievable!
For Waramungu man Stuart McFarlane talks about the transition from full-time face-to-face community engagement to a fully remote model.
Australia’s only Aboriginal brother-to-brother helpline subjected to political hand-balling
Dardi Munwurro’s Brother-to-Brother 24-hour helpline services faces financial strangulation due to political hand-balling
Mother of four, full time working from home – for Elliejean it’s just another day in lockdown
With four school-age children at home during Melbourne’s Stage 4 coronavirus lockdowns, Elliejean Singh still manages full-time work…and a smile
Koorie Heritage Trust puts activities online and opens up art show entries for Koori youth
Koorie Heritage Trust CEO Tom Mosby returns to CMR to discuss new activities and opportunities for artistic Koori young people.
A simple solution for dinner parties in a pandemic environment
Ron Prasad and CMR’s Charles Pakana have a yarn about the continuation of Stage 4 restrictions….and dinner parties with friends.
Working Full-Time, Studying Law, Alone…and Still Positive!
Nyul Nyul woman, full-time DPC staffer and law student Niamh Whitford talks to CMR about her strategies to help manage isolation.
Adjust Your Focus For Better Mindfulness During COVID-19 Lockdowns
Ron Prasad urges us to adjust our focus during these difficult times and be thankful for what’s great about the current situation.
Delivering Meals Affords VAHS Health- and Welfare-Check Opportunities
VAHS adopts a clever approach to timely engagement with vulnerable community during the pandemic – combine meal delivery with one-to-one engagement
Uncle Russell Taylor Encourages Cultural Connection
Kamilaroi man and 2018 National NAIDOC Male Elder of the Year, Uncle Russell Taylor suggests building culture during lockdown
Dardi Munwurro Surging Ahead Despite COVID-19
Despite the pressures and restrictions resulting from COVID-19 Dardi Munwurro’s work to support Aboriginal men, women and families continues unabated
During Times of Isolation, Unmask Your Feelings
Beat Bullying With Confidence CEO Mr Ron Prasad urges people not to mask their feelings during times of isolation
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