The sudden COVID lockdown has many consequences. My CO-CEO (and wife) Sharada and I together facilitate Wellbeing Retreats. We were 4 days into our 7 Day Retreat when the lockdown forced us to cancel the retreat. Our clients ranged from NDIS challenged, stressed / anxious family, business owners and individuals. The sudden lockdown had these impacts:-
1) Clients – Disappointment and caused further distress and uncertainty
2) Venue Owners of our Retreat – Loss of potential income
3) Us – Extra costs. Either through refunds or creating another future Retreat as “credit” for our clients effected. We value our clients as real people and we care and act with integrity for them.

I saw your recent article on how the sudden lockdown has caused many fellow business owners grief, the huge loss to the Vic economy plus the fear and uncertainty it causes Victorians. I will support you in any way I can to develop a more “common sense” and practical way of handling COVID detections and containment. I am would like the Vic Govt to work more closely with the Community at large, especially your Chamber to be more accountable, more caring and considerate of their decisions. It seems like it when an outbreak occurs the Vic Govt uses “the shotgun” approach. Maybe something to consider is to have an “Advisory Board” that includes Community representatives (like the Chamber) to make better “common sense” and measured decisions. Thank you again 🙂