Despite the threat of COVID-19 in their daily lives, there are individuals who showed tremendous effort to keep society going during the pandemic. Coogee is honouring these are the unsung heroes in banners all around town.
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The banners, which feature doctors, nurses, paramedics, police, health care workers, cleaners and the humble council worker, are a testament to the resilience and commitment of the workers who have kept the community together throughout the pandemic.
They were painted by local artist Sandra Cipriotti who released her project called The Fabric of Society in collaboration with Randwick City Council.
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Mayor Dylan Parker said the artworks mark the tremendous efforts of all those who have worked throughout the COVID pandemic.
Artist Sandra Cipriotti said the artwork is about paying tribute.
“The Fabric of Society is a colourful tribute to the thousands of nameless heroes whose bravery and resilience has underpinned our response to the pandemic.
“I think everyone can relate to the homage to the persistence of life which is what the Aussie spirit is all about,” she said.
The project was funded through the Council’s Community Creative Investment Program, which aims to support the growth of creativity within Randwick City by funding a range of projects, programs and activities that provide opportunities for individual creative practitioners, groups or organisations to connect communities and showcase creative arts and culture within the city.
The banners will be up in Coogee until 3 April 2022.
Workers’ compensation for COVID-19
NSW has amended its workers compensation laws to specifically address Covid-19. Under the Workers Compensation Act, those who contracted Covid-19 at work can claim workers’ compensation.
It applies to a long list of industries, particularly those that cannot possibly be done at home, such as the health sector, police and emergency services, ambulance officers, educational institutions, including pre-schools, schools and tertiary institutions, cleaning industry, and those who work in restaurants and cafes.
