Episode 8 - Reality Now

Episode 1 | Stronger Bonds Karly Smith

No one could have predicted what this year would hold for us all, but it seems the corona-virus pandemic has caused family and friends to become more important than ever before. Karly Smith dissects the reality of relationships coming out of isolation.

Episode 2 | Where to? Siri Smith

With the COVID-19 pandemic putting a halt on overseas travel, what lies in the distant future of those whose livelihoods depend on travel, and how has it affected people whose travels have been suddenly disrupted? Siri Smith examines the mental and sociological effects of a global pandemic on the travel industry.

Episode 3 | Indonesia Now Sayee Ravi Sankar

With COVID-19 affecting countries across the globe, Sayee Ravi Sankar looks at how Indonesia is handling the pandemic. She explores the current situation and examines what Indonesia has to do moving forward.

Episode 4 | Australia/Singapore Lockdown David Forster

David Forster compares the corona-virus pandemic to the SARS epidemic. He speaks with John McGrath about his experiences living through both SARs in Singapore and COVID-19 here in Australia.

Episode 5 | Take A Breath Laura Green

Corona-virus has forced people to adapt in all areas of life. Laura Green explores how a Gellong engineer adapted his manufacturing business to supply respirators to hospitals to cope with the demand COVID-19 has created.

Episode 6 | Reverse Culture Shock Meg De Jong

Are people anxious about life returning to normal after lockdown? Meg de Jong explores the concept of ‘reverse culture shock’ that many Australians are experiencing as restrictions begin to ease, and how it may impact on people’s mental health and relationships.

Episode 7 | Environmental Impacts Gabriella Payne

Could COVID-19 have a positive impact on climate change? Gabi Payne talks with Sarah Bekessy, Professor of Sustainability and Urban Planning at RMIT, about animals returning to the urban landscape during lockdown, how the pandemic has led to a reduction in carbon emissions around the world and what this could mean in regards to climate change.