Joining the job queue: 'The hardest thing is not knowing what is going to happen next'

In the wake of widespread job losses, Guardian Australia talks to people experiencing unemployment for the first time due to Covid-19

• I never wanted to rely on Centrelink. It beats people down'
• I've been applying for jobs flat out every week'
• I feel increasing fear and desperation'

I was working full time at a hospital photographing newborns. It was a really different job. I got to spend time with babies during a really happy time in most people's lives. People wanted to share their experience with you. I felt really privileged to be involved in that way.