VIVA: Travel in Isolation.

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted on Australian domestic tourism and many Australians’ travel plans. It has been a year like no other for tourism. But if your travel plans have been disrupted, technological advancements may now enable the world to come direct to you.

Joggers Yarra River Credit: AAP Image/James Ross Source: AAP Image/James Ross.

Although a number of circumstances might make it difficult, it’s important for seniors to have a travel or tourism experience. During the pandemic era contemporary technology offers a range of effective new options.  Some technologies are more user-friendly than others, but there are helplines for support.  

Call the Be Connected helpline on 1300 795 897 or visit beconnected.esafety.gov.au for free information on how to use the internet. 

Listen to SBS Indonesian every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 3 pm. Follow us on Facebook and catch us on podcasts. 

And you can keep abreast of the latest information about the corona virus in your language at sbs.com.au/coronavirus

VR headset - Travel in isolation. Credit: Getty Images/Luxy Images Source: Getty Images/Luxy Images.