Struggling Aussie restaurants and cafes pivoted to groceries to survive the coronavirus outbreak. Then Deliveroo 'ate their lunch'.

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: BUSINESS INSIDER AUSTRALIA

With cafes and restaurants largely forced to shut their doors on normal trading by a combination of government lockdowns and dwindling demand, many Australian eateries have tried to pivot to one of the few markets still thriving: groceries.

Hoo Haa bar and Miss Kuku restaurant on Melbourne’s Chapel Street were two such businesses, deciding to deliver fresh produce for the interim, but owner Paul Kasteal is struggling to make the new business work after delivery platforms take their cut.

Chapel Street Nightclub innovating with 'Poof Doof Direct'

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: CHANNEL NINE NEWS

Chapel Street Nightclubs have begun to pivot their business in order to survive COVID-19 venue closures. Iconic venues of Chapel Street, such as Poof Doof & Onesixone, have embarked on live-streaming events over the internet entertaining Melburnians in their lounge-rooms.

The businesses of Chapel Street are making lemonade out of lemons in order to keep Australia's largest retail precinct alive.

Whizz Cleaning looking to onboard 1,000 new cleaners to sustain the COVID-19 led growth

CLIENT: WHIZZ CLEANING

OUTLET: CHANNEL SEVEN NEWS (MELBOURNE , SYDNEY & BRISBANE)

Cabin crew one moment, drag performer the next: How to nail the career pivot

CLIENT: DANIEL FLOYD (PENELOPE TRATION)

OUTLET: SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

Daniel Floyd from the city of Sydney is one of many Australians making a sudden professional pivot. With work drying up due to COVID-19, Daniel has found new creative new ways to make money.

Daniel decided to bring the glitter and stage to his living room.

DL COMMS has a passion for supporting great stories from people in the community. Daniel is one of the various pro bono clients we have taken on this year in order to make sure he gets the publicity he deserves.

Nightclubs are turning to live-streaming to 'keep the party going' and ensure DJs are paid through the coronavirus shutdown

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: BUSINESS INSIDER AUSTRALIA

Business Insider Australia spoke to Chapel Street nightclubs One Six One and Poof Doof about their new live-streaming initiatives & their ongoing support of local artists during venue closures. These venues are keeping Australia's best nightlife alive by pioneering isolation entertainment.

Small businesses pin hopes on wage subsidies

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW

Nick Yannas, owner of Chapel Street businesses Punk Carla & Volume Hair, speaking with Australian Financial Review on the coalitions wage subsidy package.

"It's a great incentive for us to maintain our staff and keep them going and I think it's a big relief for them and for me as a business owner." Mr. Yannas is relying on the subsidy to keep his businesses open on the trendy Chapel Street.

'Landlords aren't coming to the party': Small businesses frustrated

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: THE AGE

Landlords are not taking part in helping struggling businesses to survive the COVID-19 outbreak. Melbourne's Chapel Street Precinct Association general manager Chrissie Maus comments on the importance for these landlords to help her precinct survive.

Dr. Zac Turner discussing COVID-19 on Channel 7's The Latest

CLIENT: DR ZAC TURNER

OUTLET: CHANNEL SEVEN - THE LATEST WITH MICHAEL USHER

Dr Zac Turner discussing prominent issues regarding the outbreak of the Corona Virus within Australia on Channel Seven's The Latest.

Dr Turner gives tips on maintaining an appropriate level of human interaction, and giving insight into when is the right time to go into social isolation. As well he discusses the issue of hair salons remaining open, pointing out the danger hairdryers and other appliances play in the spread of COVID-19.

Restaurants slam food delivery apps for refusing to lower commission

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: NEW DAILY

Cafe and restaurant owners are urging food delivery companies such as UberEats and Deliveroo to help the hospitality industry survive the coronavirus lockdown by halving commission fees.

General manager of the not-for-profit Chapel Street Precinct Association Chrissie Maus said such large fees made it near impossible for food operators to cover their costs when using the service. Most food delivery apps have responded to the unfolding crisis by waiving fees for customers who pick up their orders and paying restaurants on a daily, rather than weekly, basis.

Coronavirus restrictions lead more businesses to shut their doors

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: BUSINESS INSIDER

Nearly 1,700 restaurants have signed up to delivery platform Deliveroo in the last month.

It comes as restaurants were ordered to close to prevent the spread of the coronavirus – but can still do takeaway and deliveries.

However, organisations like the Chapel Street Precinct Association says delivery companies like Deliveroo and Uber Eats should reduce their commission fees to support restaurants.