The emotional and mental toll of coronavirus on Australians appears to be easing, with fewer people feeling nervous or overwhelmed.
A survey conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shines a light on the hidden impacts of the pandemic.
The survey followed up on wellbeing questions first asked in August, when Victoria was at the peak of its second wave and nationwide restrictions remained in place.
Far fewer people were feeling restless or fidgety in November than when the questions were originally asked.
There was also a significant drop in the percentage of people feeling nervous or that everything was an effort.
The survey also revealed changes in the spending habits of Australian households.
Australians uncomfortable spending time in large shopping centres because of coronavirus are increasingly turning to online sales.
One in three people now prefer to shop online, the ABS has found.
Two in five people say they feel somewhat uncomfortable shopping at large complexes due to coronavirus.
In another big shift towards online services, almost one in six Australians used telehealth services for medical appointments in November.
Half of those surveyed by the ABS reported they were likely to use telehealth services in the future, citing the convenience, not needing to travel, and saving time.
Hundreds of small businesses are being offered a helping hand with energy costs as they recover from the pandemic.
The Morrison government has awarded more than 300 small business owners grants of up to $20,000 to lower their power bills by upgrading to more energy efficient equipment.
"Small businesses have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and the government is focused on helping them through this difficult period, and beyond," Energy Minister Angus Taylor said on Monday.
State and territory governments continue to record very few cases of coronavirus, with all new infections linked to hotel quarantine.
NSW recorded another three cases in hotel quarantine on Monday.
State health authorities are treating 70 active coronavirus cases, with one person in intensive care.
Most people (94 per cent) are being treated in non-acute, out-of-hospital care, including returned overseas travellers in special health accommodation.
NSW Health is concerned testing numbers are falling again.
"With restrictions eased, borders having reopened and Christmas less than two weeks away, it is important that we remain vigilant," the department posted to social media.
"Please come forward for testing immediately even if you have only mild symptoms such as a runny nose or sore throat. Don't wait to see if it goes away."
NSW has removed the final restrictions for South Australians entering the state and is now open to all people in Australia and New Zealand.
Victoria has recorded one more infection in hotel quarantine, with seven active cases in the state.
