Australia Day is a day to mirror, respect, and rejoice. The previous 12 months have thrown each possible problem to our nation.
We dwell on lovely nation, and as Australians, we settle for that residing amongst such magnificence comes with harsh circumstances. Twelve months in the past, Australia was solely starting to emerge from a summer season of bushfires unprecedented in our lifetimes. Not earlier than the final fires had been extinguished, coronavirus reached our shores. In a number of quick months, it might go on to change into a worldwide pandemic, placing our society, our economic system, and our folks underneath unthinkable pressure.
Australians did what Australians do in occasions of disaster, we got here collectively, we responded as one, with compassion, empathy, and with braveness. At present we mirror on the sacrifice of hundreds of front-line staff who stored our folks protected and stored our nation going. We mirror on the resilience of our communities, and the spirit of serving to, giving and supporting, that defines us as Australians. And we respect the efforts and sacrifices every Australian has made, as a result of we’re all a part of the story. To all of these on the frontlines, the primary responders, the docs, the nurses, the researchers, the scientists, public well being officers, staff and cares, who responded once we wanted you most, thanks. We’re grateful to your sacrifice and we’re very happy with your contribution.