Part 1: Cooperfield
Cooperfield, a café and eatery that serves coffee and a wide variety of modern Australian dishes, re-opened in May despite of the adversity brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Cooperfield’s owner Kenny Lee has received a couple of financial supports during the crisis such as JobKeeper and rental assistance which has contributed to the survival of his business.
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant economic impact across Australia, with many businesses doing it tough.
Many Korean small businesses such as restaurants, hair or beauty salons and cafes are not immune from the crisis.
As businesses reopen, small business owners grapple with regaining customer trust in terms of safety by putting a COVID-Safe plan in place.
SBS Radio Korean Program has conducted interviews with two Korean-Australian business owners who have survived this unprecedented challenge and shown their resilience.
Cooperfield’s owner Kenny Lee(Right) Source: SBS
Cooperfield’s owner Kenny Lee shared their journey and perseverance amid COVID-19 with SBS Radio Korean Program.
[The Full interview is available on the podcast above]
The NSW Government launched its online COVID Safe Check for businesses in June.
Businesses can register themselves as COVID-Safe businesses by completing a COVID-19 Safety Plan followed by registering as a COVID Safe business.
This online tool was designed to help businesses get back to work safely.
