COVID-19 turned the world upside down seemingly overnight. 2020 was a year that held so much promise yet plans and aspirations for the year feel like they have been put on hold or blindsided. These moments in history can bring out the best or worst in society.

Positively, amidst these unprecedented times, we have seen the resilience, generosity and strength of the Australian spirit and community come to the fore.

This report explores the Australian experience, generational impacts and the future outlook.

Other topics in this report:

• Australia as a nation amidst COVID-19
• Hope on the horizon amidst COVID-19
• Learning from living with COVID
• Impact on the next generation
• Schooling from home
• The benefits and challenges of working from home
• The road to recovery