An inner Melbourne restaurant is cooking up a charitable storm, giving away almost a thousand meals to those in need

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: NINE NEWS MELBOURNE

Chapel Street Colombian eatery, La Tienda, is struggling like all Melbourne restaurants, but the COVID-19 crisis has not dampened the restaurant’s generosity.

Before the crisis La Tienda instigated a "sharing is caring" night where they provided a free dine in meal on Tuesdays for up to 120 needy locals. COVID-19 has meant the program has evolved to a takeaway model – except now it gives away 200 meals for free each week to needy locals.

If REAL comfort food is your thing, please support this excellent restaurant so it can continue supporting Chapel Street’s vulnerable community. La Tienda serves Melbourne’s best Arepas (like a Colombian version of a taco) empanadas plus lots of hearty soups and stews.

Coronavirus: New York psychologist works 22 hours a day from Australia to help struggling patients

CLIENT: DR SCOTT LYONS

OUTLET: NEWS.COM.AU

Most people can’t wait to head home when their work day is over, but for New York psychologist Dr Scott Lyons, his patients come first.

And with his home state remaining at the deadly epicentre of America’s coronavirus crisis, his patients need him now more than ever.

‘Skin hunger’: Coronavirus pandemic leaves people suffering touch deprivation

CLIENT: DR SCOTT LYONS

OUTLET: THE NEW DAILY

The coronavirus pandemic has shone a spotlight on the importance of skin-to-skin contact but also exacerbated people’s craving for it.

Dr Scott Lyons has lectured on touch for years but the lack of it has arguably never been so widely felt. People who are living alone in self-isolation due to the coronavirus are more prone to suffering from touch deprivation, said Dr Lyons, a clinical psychologist from New York who is remaining in Australia until travel restrictions are lifted and it becomes safe to go back to his home.

How Melbourne’s cafes, bars and restaurants may look post COVID-19 lockdown

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: HERALD SUN

Waiters wearing face masks, temperature checks at the door and socially-distanced tables may be the new normal when in-house dining eventually resumes.

Chapel St cafe Lucky Penny wants customers to feel safe when they reopen by giving them hand sanitiser before entering and exiting, and regularly cleaning surfaces, with the hope that restrictions would soon be lifted in Victoria. “We’ve been watching what’s been happening in other countries, so when (the government) makes the decision to reopen, we’ll be able to pivot so quickly and not waste a day of trade,” owner Matt Lanigan said.

Chapel Street Precinct Association General Manager, Chrissie Maus, said: “We have some of the best eateries in Australia and our owners and staff are raring to get back to work – but we must do so with the utmost respect for the health of our customers. As Australia’s leading entertainment and dining precinct, we want to also lead by example and show the relevant government officials the hygiene protocols we are willing to adopt so we can reopen and start rebuilding our local economy – safely.”

Struggling Chapel Street wants End on Tough Restrictions

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: HERALD SUN

Chapel Street Precinct Association has called on Premier Daniel Andrews to start relaxing restrictions on trade so Victorians can support small businesses and help them survive.

Representing more than 2200 businesses in the area, CSPA chair Justin O'Donnell has said a considered approach to easing restrictions would help life return to the deserted shopping strip.

Thousands of cleaning roles created in preparation for the easing of coronavirus restrictions

CLIENT: WHIZZ CLEANING

OUTLET: NEWS.COM.AU

The New South Wales Government will hire up to 3000 cleaners to ensure the public transport network is safe for schoolchildren and commuters as the pandemic restrictions are loosened. The announcement comes after companies providing specialised decontamination and disinfection cleaning are booming during the pandemic.

Whizz Cleaning has reported a 160 per cent boost in business over the last two months and will hire an extra 1000 employees to meet demand.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian told reporters this morning hundreds had already been employed for “deep level of cleaning” on buses, trains and other modes of transport in preparation for the easing of the lockdown.

IronMan legends Trevor Hendy and Darren Mercer's big announcement

CLIENT: NUTRI-GRAIN

OUTLET: CHANNEL 7 NEWS | CHANNEL 9 NEWS | CHANNEL 10 NEWS

Ironmen legends are commemorating the 40th anniversary of one of Australia’s most iconic ad series and Nutri-Grain’s involvement with the toughest of all sporting disciplines, Ironman and Ironwoman.

To commemorate the 40th Anniversary, Darren & Trevor are passing the baton to their extraordinary children Jordan and TJ. The ‘Ironchildren’ will be immortalised on Nutri-Grain’s packs where they will share their ‘Unstoppable Stories’ of being at the top of their game in both the Ironman/Ironwoman series.

40th Anniversary of Nutri Grains Support of Surf Life Saving

CLIENT: NUTRI-GRAIN

OUTLET: FOX LEAGUE LIVE

Trevor Hendy chats with Fox League Presenter’s Dan Ginnane, Mick Ennis, Cooper Cronk about Ironman's 40 years of association with Nutri Grain. Talking all things about exercise, training, history and the way he paved for his Ironman son TJ.

40 Years of Ironman Champions supported by Nutri Grain

CLIENT: NUTRI-GRAIN

OUTLET: THE TODAY SHOW

Nutri-Grain is marking its 40th anniversary with the Ironman and Ironwoman Series by immortalising young guns Jordan Mercer and TJ Hendy on the back of cereal boxes.

Their fathers, Darren Mercer and Trevor Hendy, were stars in their own light but now they are passing on the baton to their extraordinary children.

Ironman Legends Celebrating the IronMan Series

CLIENT: NUTRI-GRAIN

OUTLET: CHANNEL TEN’S STUDIO 10

Trevor Hendy and TJ Hendy speak with Studio 10, talking the IronMan sport and the legacy their family has built through the sport.

Nutri-Grain is marking its 40th anniversary with the Ironman and Ironwoman Series by immortalising young guns Jordan Mercer and TJ Hendy on the back of cereal boxes.