AUG–SEPT 2020
COMMUNITY UPDATE
Shady Elbelli from Green Mumma Organics in Rippleside.
LET’S THINK Local FIRST!
OUR BACKYARD, OUR COMMUNITY
IN THIS EDITION
From the local florist to your neighbourhood butcher, small businesses in our community have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. As some businesses have closed due to stage three restrictions, there are also many that have pivoted to contactfree home delivery, click and collect and other online initiatives to continue serving the community safely. Green Mumma Organics in Rippleside (pictured above) is delivering essential groceries to suburbs throughout Greater Geelong – a service helping to minimise the need to leave your home. For those that can, supporting
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businesses in our backyard helps local people, industries and Geelong’s economy. Much of this support can even be done from the comfort of your lounge room. Whatever support you can contribute – no matter how large or small – it all makes a difference. You may like to tell someone you’re thinking of them by sending some flowers. Or get your dinner delivered from that restaurant you’ve always
wanted to try. Your support may also be sharing a local business’ offer with your friends and family online.
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It’s our backyard. Let’s show it some love by thinking local first.
For more about the It’s Our Backyard campaign visit www. itsourbackyardgeelong.com.au. Follow #itsourbackyardgeelong on social media and use the hashtag to share how you’re supporting local.
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