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A family's life in the time of coronavirus

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Photographer Jacky Ghossein documents her family's journey as they slowly remove themselves from the outside world. <p>Follow us on Twitter @photosSMH and @theage_photo</p>

Grace visits grandparent Nada, who suffers from dementia.

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Grace visits grandparent Nada, who suffers from dementia.Credit:Jacky Ghossein

Florence washes her hands.

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Florence washes her hands. Credit:Jacky Ghossein

Daughter Grace and mother Jacky visit grandparent, Nada who suffers from dementia.

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Daughter Grace and mother Jacky visit grandparent, Nada who suffers from dementia.Credit:Jacky Ghossein

Grace and Jacky take Jacky's mother, who suffers from dementia, grocery shopping.

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Grace and Jacky take Jacky's mother, who suffers from dementia, grocery shopping.Credit:Jacky Ghossein

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Florence is one of only a few left attending her gymnastics class.

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Florence is one of only a few left attending her gymnastics class.Credit:Jacky Ghossein

Florence has a break during gymnastics class.

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Florence has a break during gymnastics class.Credit:Jacky Ghossein

Family dinner at home.

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Family dinner at home.Credit:Jacky Ghossein

Grace and Jacky make their way home after dropping off her sister at school.

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Grace and Jacky make their way home after dropping off her sister at school.Credit:Jacky Ghossein

Grace wakes up in the morning.

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Grace wakes up in the morning.Credit:Jacky Ghossein

Florence leaves school, we are unsure how much longer she will be attending.

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Florence leaves school, we are unsure how much longer she will be attending.Credit:Jacky Ghossein

Ballet principal Virginia Guy sprays disinfectant on daughter Florence during class.

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Ballet principal Virginia Guy sprays disinfectant on daughter Florence during class.Credit:Jacky Ghossein

Sisters Grace and Florence comfort each other.

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Sisters Grace and Florence comfort each other.Credit:Jacky Ghossein

Sisters Florence and Grace enjoy a moment together at home.

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Sisters Florence and Grace enjoy a moment together at home. Credit:Jacky Ghossein

Grace keeps a safe distance from an elderly neighbour who has chosen to self isolate.

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Grace keeps a safe distance from an elderly neighbour who has chosen to self isolate.Credit:Jacky Ghossein

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Florence has an online piano lesson after a day of homeschooling.

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Florence has an online piano lesson after a day of homeschooling.Credit:Jacky Ghossein

Grace and Florence get out for some fresh air while keeping a safe distance from other people.

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Grace and Florence get out for some fresh air while keeping a safe distance from other people.Credit:Jacky Ghossein

Florence is an early riser.

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Florence is an early riser.Credit:Jacky Ghossein

The fourth day of homeschooling for Florence.

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The fourth day of homeschooling for Florence.Credit:Jacky Ghossein

The fourth day of homeschooling for Florence, playing here with her sister Grace.

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The fourth day of homeschooling for Florence, playing here with her sister Grace.Credit:Jacky Ghossein

Jacky Ghossein and Sam Scotting, with their daughters Florence and Grace during dinner in the yard of their home in Balmain.

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Jacky Ghossein and Sam Scotting, with their daughters Florence and Grace during dinner in the yard of their home in Balmain.Credit:Kate Geraghty