COVID-19 stories
On this page, people with lived experience of disability share their personal COVID-19 experiences.
In these short videos, everyday Australians with disability talk about:
- why they chose to get vaccinated against COVID-19
- why it’s still important to them to practise COVID-safe behaviours.
If you’re unsure if you should get a COVID-19 vaccination, you can talk to your health provider.
The stories at a glance
This video is an overview of the COVID-19 stories.
Transcript
Crystal:
In 2020 when the whole world was shut down, it was difficult.
Patty:
My mental health really hit a hard spot because I wasn't going out socialising.
Miranda:
It was quite scary, being someone with a lung disease, so getting a vaccination was first and foremost to protect myself.
Crystal:
I know that it's still ongoing, so it's important for me to keep on top of COVID safety measures. Testing if I have symptoms, masking and staying at home.
Phillipe:
Getting vaccinated is important because I can go out, see my friends.
James:
I can now live out my daily life with confidence and feel safe. Having that sense of community brings out a lot of good feelings.
Patty:
I'm glad that I've got the vaccination because now I can connect with everything and everyone.
Miranda:
The community being vaccinated makes me feel loved. It says, "I care about you and you matter to me."
Transcript
Crystal:
In 2020 when the whole world was shut down, it was difficult.
Patty:
My mental health really hit a hard spot because I wasn't going out socialising.
Miranda:
It was quite scary, being someone with a lung disease, so getting a vaccination was first and foremost to protect myself.
Crystal:
I know that it's still ongoing, so it's important for me to keep on top of COVID safety measures. Testing if I have symptoms, masking and staying at home.
Phillipe:
Getting vaccinated is important because I can go out, see my friends.
James:
I can now live out my daily life with confidence and feel safe. Having that sense of community brings out a lot of good feelings.
Patty:
I'm glad that I've got the vaccination because now I can connect with everything and everyone.
Miranda:
The community being vaccinated makes me feel loved. It says, "I care about you and you matter to me."
