#shine4thefrontline: Homes and yards light up across the state

Thousands of Tasmanian homes, businesses and landmarks have been lit up in tribute to the state’s frontline workers. SEE THE MEGA GALLERY

IN what is bringing light to some dark times, Tasmanians have responded in solidarity by shining a light for the state’s frontline workers.

Since Saturday night, thousands of Tasmanian homes, businesses and landmarks have been lighting up in a show of gratitude to the state’s frontline workers.

The Mercury launched the #shine4forthefrontline campaign last Friday and Tasmanians have responded in an overwhelming manner.

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Howrah mother Keren Franks and her children Ollie, Bella and Austin said they took part in shining a light at their home as a way of showing appreciation “for those workers risking their lives trying to save ours”.

“I like how it’s something small we could do that shows our appreciation for the nurses, doctors, police, cleaners and teachers who are working very hard to keep us all safe,” Ollie, 11, said.

“It’s a simple, easy, fun way for us to get involved as a family, and connect the community,” said 13-year-old Austin.

Austin, 13, Bella, 17, and Ollie Franks, 11, of Howrah, with their #shine4thefrontline tribute.

Devonport resident Abbie Brown said she hoped her light display and message of support for frontline staff photographed alongside her three pet dogs made the day of a frontline worker.

Premier Peter Gutwein said the message to shine for the frontline had been picked up by Tasmanians all across Tasmania.

“I think it was a very, very welcomed gesture from our community towards those people that are doing everything they can to support us,” he said.

Mr Gutwein said he was “touched” by a video he received of a Tasmanian family that emailed him their light display.

“People have gone to great efforts over the last few weeks to support us broadly in our COVID-19 effort, but now to have Tasmanians right across the state turning on a light I think is so important because the one thing we have to do is stick together,” he said.

“If we stick together we will get through this and come out the other side. I want to applaud all the people on the front line and I want to thank all those Tasmanians who took the opportunity to support our health workers.”

The #shine4thefrontline campaign encourages people to light a candle, torch or other light inside a front window or outside their home every night from 8pm.