Umima Austral: Yes and no. I think the rules outside are clear but there is still some confusion with rules around the household and visitors.
Sienna Sukkar: No, not initially anyway. I think Scott Morrison delivered a confusing series of press conferences but thanks to the media, no one really has an excuse not to know what the rules are, unless they live under a stone.
Tina Bray: I work and walk around the lake a whole lot more than usual.
Tiarna Clathier: I’m going to exercise and I bought a colour-in book to keep me busy.
Geoff Chase: Those with depression can hide it outside the family, at home it’s a different story. Softly, softly-more nurturing and understanding the symptoms. Communication can break the isolation, talk to someone who has been through it.
Craig Semple: The biggest thing is empathy, understanding over pity. Ask them how you can support them, like giving them space or a hug, can give a sense of control. Don’t just assume you know what’s best.
Chris Wilson: Encourage getting help, don’t force, just support. It is an illness.
Moana Duggen: Being treated with the same level of respect regardless of gender.
Tracey Mowbray: It’s a basic human right.
Sid James: Everything is equal, we share the jobs.
Bev Green: Only sport, that’s all I went for. I played all sports and was especially good at swimming.
Peter West: A bit like Bev, I was there for the sport but otherwise couldn’t wait to get out.
Alison Lockhart: I liked maths class the most, but I liked it all.
Sandra Nicholson: It is a celebration of the third age, where there is more time to take care of yourself.
Cheryl Shirvington: It means we are old, but more importantly, that we are acknowledged. There isn’t a whole lot on for only seniors, we often go unnoticed even though many seniors contribute a lot to the community. Which is why things like the Seniors Festival means a lot. We are so grateful to the Council for supporting Forbes seniors and activities such as Tai Chi for the health and wellbeing of Forbes residents, young and old.
Alison Baker: Opportunities and friendships. The community of Forbes is wonderful, we are very lucky to live here and be part of this.
Donna Cain: More downtime, hopefully.
Maree Yapp: Working less in a paid role and do- ing more with volunteer organisations.
Lucy Pearce: The opportunity to spend more time volunteering in the community.
Andrew and Virginia Rice visited Forbes, from Parkes, to attend the ‘We’re Still Here’ Tour.
Andrew Rice: Generally supporting community events, not everything needs to be free. It is a good idea to have a variety of options for people, but we are happy to pay modest fees for events like this (Tom Curtain tour).
Virginia Rice: Having new events brought in and giving people the opportunity to travel and attend various shows, concerts, festivals brings a significant amount to rural economies when they spend on food, tickets, accommodation etc.
Leonie Miles: Give more support in helping. Being on the farm in floods it meant a lot when people offer to help mend fences or look after the cows or even having someone to talk to.Help doesn’t always have to involve money.
Julie Kearney: Safety. We are safe from the rest of the world.
Glen Kearney: It means everything to me, I’m proud to be Australian.
Dan Wright: The great part of being Australian is that my family and I are safe wherever we go. We have so many opportunities and experiences at our fingertips.
Jacinta Slaven: I don’t have one because I’m perfect.
Daryl Mowbray: To go on a big overseas trip.
Graeme Mowbray: I don’t have one.