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\nIn this episode, we discuss Kanye, Elon Musk, Hong Kong, The Himalayas and Hillsong before eventually getting around to cancel culture and JK Rowling.
\nLet\u2019s start with a positive story
\nFrom ABC news
\nI was unsure what we nurses would experience at Melbourne’s public housing towers, which this week were put under total lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus and allow health authorities to complete thousands of tests.
\nSome media had portrayed them as being hostile places, rife with drugs and alcohol and, as I saw it, frightening to go to.
\nResidents had been shown pleading for help, food and basic supplies; there were reports of protests and a lot of anger.
\nOver the past few days, my colleagues and I attended the towers in Flemington and North Melbourne.
\nWhen I first arrived, there was a massive police presence and strict lockdown \u2014 my heart was in my mouth. I had never been exposed to public housing, violence or police incidents.
\n\u2026 We were given a list of the names of residents on each floor and worked our way through every apartment, continuing until they’d all been visited.
\nTesting was completely voluntary, yet not one resident said no. They were incredibly thankful, respectful and grateful for us being there.
\n\u2026 The police stood back away from them and us, showing the same respect and kindness at every door we knocked on.
\nAt every apartment, we asked: “Are you okay? Do you have enough food? Do you need any medication, is there anything we can do to help?”
\nThere were some very simple requests: lactose-free milk, an onion and tomato, dishwashing detergent, sanitary pads and toothpaste.
\nWe noticed bags and boxes of food which had been delivered in the foyers, under tents outside, outside doorways and inside rooms.
\nOne man, with the biggest smile on his face, told us he had never had so much meat.
\nAgain, the residents were so grateful to be tested. They were worried for their health and that of their families. They proudly showed us their negative results, which were sent by text message to their phones. Some wanted to be tested again.
\nMost were worried about not being able to go to work and support their families or that they’d lose jobs entirely.
\nWe encountered many parents whose partners had been locked out; some had nieces, nephews and cousins who’d been locked in.
\nThese people had simple requests as well, and we were grateful to have a social worker with us who was able to arrange what was needed then and there.
\nI’m so proud to be a nurse
\nI left that day with a full heart thanks to all the “thank yous” and “I love yous” from the residents.
\nWe were invited into many homes, and even offered tea and coffee. I went into a few rooms with elderly, frail people and young children (this was optional and only if we felt safe).
\nWe felt like guests. I saw dozens of boxes of food and supplies.
\n\u2026 I have so many wonderful memories of the past few days, all positive. I’d like the broader community to understand that sometimes media portrayals of what goes on are not necessarily true.
\nDespite suggestions otherwise, wheels are in motion to support these people \u2014 maybe things moved slowly at first, but from what I saw, lots of help is now on hand.
\nThere are translators, social workers, support systems and many other resources.
\nElon Musk and Kanye
\nWhat goes up must come down. And like his SpaceX rockets, Elon Musk’s support of Kanye West for president appears to have fallen back to Earth.
\nHong Kongers visas extended
\nMore good news, if you commit a crime and want to avoid extradition, you can go to Hong Kong.
\nWe don\u2019t have on with China.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/085762e2-797c-4ef4-9b10-434ecde61c07/logo2018v2.jpg"}