Making the Most of Now: Young Women's Stories of Covid

This is the final episode of Making the Most of Now. First we hear Clare’s story, Clare is 32 years old and has physical disabilities. Clare works full time supporting people with disabilities in the community. Her story is voiced by a student at the New Zealand Broadcasting School at Ara. Later in the episode Rosemary and Lousie, the researchers behind the project, and Marriane one of the young women interviewed, discuss the project. Email [email protected] if you would like to be involved with the project.

Daisy is 23 and is a mum of two boys. Her story is voiced by a student from the New Zealand Broadcasting School at Ara. This recoding was made over zoom during the current Covid-19 Delta Lockdown in august of 2021.

Olivia is an 18-year-old student in her final year of high school. Olivia’s story is voiced by a student from the New Zealand Broadcasting School at Ara. This recording was made over Zoom during the Covid-19 Delta lockdown in August 2021

Naomi is a 28-year-old health care worker who grew up in Fiji.

Annie is an 18-year-old student who is taking a break from her studies for health reasons.

Sara is 19 and in her first year of University.

Raewyn is 30 and is the sole parent of 11-year-old twins. She tells us her story.

Marianne, a 28 year old lawyer, talks about her experiences.

Cheryl is 26 and she works as a hairdresser.

El tells her story. El is 20, a student, and identifies as non-binary.