One of the most disturbing things about the impacts COVID-19 is having on people is the progressive destruction of whatever degree of trust and unity we once had in the community.

The last 5 months have been extremely challenging for everyone – possibly none more than employees and their employers. The provision of elevated levels of social support through JobKeeper and JobSeeker programs have no doubt allowed many people to survive what would otherwise have been a much more significant set of consequences from the shutdowns[...]