Mohammed travelled from his home country to seek asylum in Australia. Before the COVID-19 shut-down Mohammed was working full time as an independent painter.

The impact of COVID-19 has put a halt to Mohammed’s business, and income. Without the support of the federal government’s Jobkeeper and Jobseeker payments Mohammed dire financial situation has felt him fearing homelessness. In desperate search for work, Mohammed plans to move out of Sydney city to the countryside. Sadly, this move means Mohammed, a loving pet owner, will be forced to find a new home for his cat and her young kittens.

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