By now, We know how important health facilities are to peoples health and wellbeing. We also know, that there has been 0 community transmission of COVID-19 from a health facility. These places, such as gyms, health spas (RIGS recovery) and other sporting facilities are essential, they are safe, they provide an outlet for many people suffering with mental health diseases, Obesity, and all other general health concerns that may help combat COVID-19.

Data doesn't lie. One of the main leading causes of COVID related deaths was obesity. This isn't a lie, it is fact. Taking away health facilities and labeling them "nom-essential" is complete and utter ridiculousness. These places are more than just walking on a treadmill, lifting weights and drinking protein. They are communities, they are places of safety for some, they are places of solitude and places where positivity is built and shared. I don't think anyone should be put out of work, I do however think we should re-label what is considered "essential". 

I have struggled with obesity, drinking and eating problems. I know first hand how having these simple necessities like a gym or access to sunshine taken away feels. To label a bottle shop essential is absolutely crazy to me. It is proven that Alcohol is a depressant. We have had more deaths to mental health issues in NSW alone than from COVID-19 Since october last year (google it, It's there). I am not saying don't enjoy a wine with dinner, However locking people down and just having access to vices that will make people's health worse needs to change. 

Label me a meathead, gym junkie whatever you want too. I have experienced depression, it was directly related to Alcohol, obesity and not using health facilities. For the health and safety of the people, this needs to change!