Model Elyse Knowles supports anti-lockdown video from struggling photographer who furiously claims the government is causing 'financial destitution' and 'destroying families'
Celebrities including Elyse Knowles, Samaire Armstrong and Amanda Micallef have showed their support for a Victorian photographer who has spoken out against the newest lockdown in the state.
Carlz J Söda, 35, shared an impassioned video to her Instagram on Friday, detailing her struggle to stay afloat financially as she's shut off from work in Melbourne.
As a sole trader, who is single, lives in regional Victoria, and works in the creative industry, she says she has been unable to access any support.
Support: Celebrities including Elyse Knowles, Samaire Armstrong and Amanda Micallef have showed their support for Victorian photographer Carlz J Söda (pictured) who has spoken out against the newest lockdown in the state
'We're not allowed to work, because we're not essential, so apparently my needing to feed myself in not essential, nor is me being able to put a roof over my head,' she said in the 15-minute video.
Söda went on to say that 'imbecilic politicians' were pushing people into 'financial destitution, making people have mental breakdowns, destroying families'.
'This is lockdown five in a so-called pandemic, where no one is in ICU, no one is actually sick. I am not saying there is not a virus. I am not saying there aren't people who are more susceptible to getting Covid' she added.
Hard: Carlz J Söda, 35, shared an impassioned video to her Instagram on Friday, detailing her struggle to stay afloat financially as she's shut off from work in Melbourne
'I am saying these precautions these lockdowns, do not warrant the stress, the destruction, the anxiety, and the devastation that it is inflicting on 6.5 million people'.
Söda quickly gained support, with over one million views on the social media post and thousands of likeminded comments.
Among those showing solidarity was model Elyse Knowles, who shared Söda's video to her Instagram Stories, as well as endorsing local businesses.
Speaking up: Among those showing solidarity was model Elyse Knowles (picured), who shared Söda's video to her Instagram Stories, as well as endorsing local businesses
The 28-year-old said she had been thinking about 'this Covid crap-ola' and encouraged her fans to 'support local, because you know it's going back to a family.'
'Head small, they are the ones who are really going to appreciate your one dollar... support local families around Australia,' she said.
The OC actress Samaire Armstrong, 40, showed her support in the comments under Söda's video, writing: 'THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SPEAKING UP!!!'
Support: Reality star and personal trainer Amanda Micallef (pictured) also shared the video to her Instagram Stories on Friday. She captioned it, writing: 'This is not about a virus people, it never was! They're not going to stop until we all stand united against these dogs!'
Her too: The OC actress Samaire Armstrong (pictured) showed her support in the comments under Söda's video
She wrote: 'THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SPEAKING UP!!!'
Reality star and personal trainer Amanda Micallef, 36, also shared the video to her Instagram Stories on Friday.
She captioned it, writing: 'This is not about a virus people, it never was! They're not going to stop until we all stand united against these dogs!'
A Go Fund Me account has been set up for Söda, which has so far raised over $6000 of its $30,000 goal.
Funds: A Go Fund Me account has been set up for Söda, which has so far raised over $6000 of its $30,000 goal
