AustLit

'In 2020 Melbourne experienced one of the longest COVID-19 lockdowns in the world. Spending increased time at home during this period focused Melburnians’ attention on the utility of where they live. The suburbs have been praised for providing a safe haven in self-isolation, but not all suburbs are created with equal access to green spaces and essential services. A recent study found 340,000 Melburnians have little or no parkland within five kilometres of their homes. So, who has access to the well-connected inner and middle-ring suburbs, and who is kept out?' (Introduction)