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Home>News>On the Frontlines: Canberra’s Covid-19 Essential Workforce

On the Frontlines: Canberra’s Covid-19 Essential Workforce

June 29, 2021Jennifer Turini
Covid on the front line - Film by Companion House

Canberra community members from refugee backgrounds speak about their experiences as essential workers during the lockdown and the public health emergency.

https://youtu.be/siLeIrRXuYk

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