It’s no secret it’s a challenging and uncertain time for many people, as the world experiences a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic thanks to the coronavirus.
Among those affected by the COVID-19 crisis are the cast of Home and Away who have suspended filming with no answers as to when they’ll resume their normal worklives.
Like many others, these Summer Bay stars are social distancing and self-isolating and have used their unexpected downtime to record words of hope – and humour – to remind everyone we’re all in this together.
Scroll on to see the best self-isolation videos from Home and Away stars.
James Stewart and Scout
James Stewart and Scout
In a touching father-daughter video on the official Home and Away Instagram page, James Stewart and his daughter Scout, seven, shared a message with followers.
James, who shares Scout with ex-fiancee Jessica Marais, said that it’s normal to feel a little “scared” and “anxious” during these challenging times and reassured fans that everyone is in the same boat.
“We’re all experiencing the same feelings. We’ve been a little bit scared for the last sort of month. We’re a bit anxious. We didn’t know what social distancing meant,” James said.
James then revealed that Scout had come up with a list of activities she wanted to do at home to help her pass the time.
“First of all is to learn piano and guitar and to paint and draw. And I really want to practice reading,” she said, reading from her list.
Nodding along in approval to the list, James joked that Scout wouldn’t have much choice when it comes to reading as he’d make her do that one and hilariously looked less than impressed when Scout revealed she also wanted to “teach Dad how to dance and plait my hair.”
Scout sweetly finished off her list by adding that she was hoping to “spend time with dad and learn how to cook with him and use our new herb garden.”
James Stewart and daughter Scout share cute video message
lukas radovich
Lukas Radovich
Lukas Radovich, who plays Ryder on the long-running soap, had some top tips for Home and Away fans struggling to cope with self-isolation.
He warned: “In this unprecedented time it’s really easy to fall victim to your own stresses and anxieties.”
The actor advised to stop worrying about things you’re “supposed to do” to make the most out of self-isolate and give yourself a break instead.
“There’s been a lot of chat about how you must use this time to be super productive, to write that next bestseller, to get that gymfit bod you’ve always wanted, ” he said.
“But that’s just adding more unnecessary stress to an already intense situation so be easy on yourself and others.”
Home and Away’s Lukas Radovich’s inspiring message to fans in self-isolation
Georgie Parker
Georgie Parker
Georgie Parker also added to the chorus of reassuring messages with her own inspirational video.
“I just want to send out a message to anyone that’s listening that I understand that this is a very difficult time for a lot of people,” Georgie, who plays Roo, said.
“There’s a lot of unknowns, there’s a lot of uncertainty and there’s a lot of stress and I’m just here to give you a little reminder that if we only focus on those things, then that is all we will feel.”
The actress told followers to take regular breaks where possible an echoed Lukas’ sentiment that it’s important not to be too hard on yourself and others in this period.
“I am here giving you a message of, just take time out every day if you can, at any point, just to give yourself a break,” she said.
“Give your mind a break of the monotony of stress, anxiety and self-preservation. Social distancing doesn’t mean not being kind, not being emotionally connected and not being there for one another.”
Home and Away’s Georgie Parker shares reassuring message during self-isolation
Tim Franklin
Tim Franklin
He’s one of the funniest cast members on Home and Away, and judging by the latest video shared to his Instagram, Tim Franklin is using his trademark sense of humour to make self-isolation more bearable.
“Keep calm and corona,” Tim captioned a video filmed with his housemates – including former Home and Away star Alec Snow.
Words do not do justice to the clip titled “#bootchie4thaboys”, just watch in the player below, laugh and as the boys advise in the closing titles, “keep your head up”.
Home and Away’s Tim Franklin and Alec Snow’s hilarious self-isolation video
Penny McNamee
Penny McNamee
While you shouldn’t feel pressure to be super-productive in quarantine, Penny Mcnamee is inspiring those who do want to learn something new to go right ahead.
She’s been sharing videos of herself making the most of her time off from filming Home and Away to learn new songs on the piano.
Sharing footage of her progress on Instagram, Penny explained: “This week I put aside 20 minutes every night after the kids went to bed, to learn this song on the piano.
“I’m not a great piano player, but I love our home being filled with music, and I’ve always wanted to learn this song.”
Home and Away’s Penny McNamee shows off her hidden talent by playing the piano and singing in isolation
