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Melissa

My workplace is now closed. My partner and I both work there... we have three children to support. We've been stood down until further notice. I've started applying for jobs- everything- but it's…

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Michele

I needed to step down from my permanent position last year as my mum needed assisted care and had several operations that she was told had to be done. Each time she went…

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Alison

I have been stood down due to this crisis because there is no work for me at this current time, this has affected me hugely as I am a NZ citizen so do…

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Carmen

I am self isolating because of flu like symptoms for two weeks on the advice of my GP. I do not qualify for Corona testing.Even with the latest guidelines as per circular released…

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Renat

I am a chef. I am on temporary visa 489. Due to recent situation I lost my job. I can’t find another because all restaurants and hotels was forced to shut down. …

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