Let’s not leave this list isolated.
Apr 2, 2020
There have been many informative, educational, even fun things that have come from the current pandemic, we've collated a list of links for you to try, watch, and get involved in.
While videos, cooking classes and podcasts are not the cure for the current crisis we find ourselves in, there are several ways we can come together as a community, to connect and support one another.
We hope through the sharing of these links that we can share helpful information, inspire you to start a new project, keep your kids entertained or make you laugh.
Walhalla virtual walk
https://www.facebook.com/walhalla.victoria/
Remember fresh air? Streamed live each day, join in on the virtual walk with a fellow local through beautiful Walhalla, revisit those spots you love about Walhalla, and explore new places you've not yet discovered.
Free E-Book - Don't walk your cat, and other advice for a kid worrying about Coronavirus
https://www.littlemummascreations.com.au/shop/dontwalkyourcatandotheradviceforaworriedkid
Visual Artist Jade Amalos approached Kate McCulley-Watson to write a short social story for her seven-year-old daughter Sienna, who, like a whole generation of children, was experiencing a lot of fear and anxiety due to the Corona/Covid-19 Virus.
Their hope is that this e-book is an important conversation starter in your household at this historic onset of home isolation and most importantly, provide practical, achievable and sometimes humorous strategies to help reduce anxiety for the whole family.
Phillip Island Nature Parks Podcast
The team at Phillip Island Nature Parks have put together a podcast to bring you the intense, the funny and sometimes the incredible stories of Phillip Island Nature Parks in Victoria, Australia. Introduced by passionate Islanders, musicians Vika and Linda Bull, each episode will take you inside the hearts, minds and stories of what it’s really like at the forefront of conservation.
West Gippsland Libraries
Get a library card and watch five free films per month (hello awesome documentaries!)
Online Cooking Classes by Real Working Chefs
Talented chefs that have been affected by restaurant closure . You can help support chefs - while improving your cooking skills!
Gary Hustwit has made all his design films free online.
Each Tuesday a new film will be posted. Stream or download Gary's films now, from anywhere in the world.
Hello Friday night, you're looking good!
The All-in-One Adobe Creative Cloud Suite Certification Bundle
https://shop.mashable.com/sales/the-all-in-one-adobe-creative-cloud-suite-certification-bundle
NGV Virtual Tours
The NGV invites you to explore their Galleries online. Exhibitions like Kaws, Collecting Comme and Marking Time.
Use the mouse to move around the space and view the artworks on display.
West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority - GippsLandscapes podcast
https://www.wgcma.vic.gov.au/gippslandscapes
Gippslandscapes is an occasional podcast, highlighting the many people doing great things caring for the environment and improving the landscapes of our region. Whether they are farmers, “townies” involved in Landcare, or just someone with a passion to make the region a better place.
A closer look at Frida's art
https://artsandculture.google.com/project/frida-kahlo
The hidden stories, details and themes in her artwork
One big virtual love-in': how children's book authors are creating online sanctuaries
Authors are going live in real time to engage children and create a safe place where imaginations are fired, this is a great list for the kids.
We're going on a bear hunt
Have you noticed teddy bears popping up in your neighbours windows? This is a cool trend that no-one knows how it started and is a fun way for the kids to get some fresh air with Mum and Dad (if you're able to of course) and go on a hunt around their neighbourhood to spot the bears.
Melbourne Zoos are live streaming the animals so you can enjoy #AnimalsAtHome
https://www.zoo.org.au/animal-house
Zoos Victoria has set up live streams at some Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo enclosures, including the adorable snow leopard cubs. These adorable (and frequently napping) cubs were born on January 26 and are starting to explore the world a little more under the watchful eye of their mum Miska.