Season 2 - Episode 1 - Community

Story 1: With so much information swirling around about vaccines, it’s worth taking a step back and viewing the bigger picture about how and why misinformation reaches us. Reporter: Matt Parnell

Story 2: The pandemic has been a test of faith for many. This pushed faith leaders to spread the message of God while also righting the wrong of misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines. While this may sound all positive, there are some concerns. This is a larger investigation we are conducting, but in this episode we speak with Tasneem Chopra OAM, a cross cultural consultant. Reporter: Shamsiya Hussainpoor.

Story 3: From rumours of 5G spreading the virus, to COVID-19 entering our homes through shipped packages, Australians have been influenced by a flurry of coronavirus misinformation over the past year. But how have culturally and linguistically diverse communities been affected? Undercover investigates Chinese messaging app WeChat as a vehicle for vaccine misinformation among the Chinese Australian community. Reporter: Eleanor Wilson.

Story 4: As the AstraZeneca injection becomes the centre of global conversation, two women living in Calwell, one of the most culturally diverse electorates in Melbourne, discuss how they feel about the COVID-19 vaccines. Mohini and Thruga work at the same aged care residence and in this story they tell us about finding a balance between personal and communal responsibilities. Reporter: Olivia Davendra

Story 5: Despite misinformation of Coronavirus vaccines spread across our media platforms, many elderly people have chosen to receive vaccinations. With the elderly being in a vulnerable group, coronavirus becomes much more severe, emphasising the importance of immunity. Reporter: