The speed that residents were told to self-isolate or work from home has meant that many organisations were unable to adequately help their members adjust to "the new normal".
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One of those impacted is the Port Macquarie RSL sub-Branch.
President Greg Laird OAM says he is concerned that members are missing out on important information.
The sub-Branch office is housed inside Panthers Port Macquarie, which itself has been closed since March 22.
"I am concerned that our members may be disadvantaged with the office closed," he said.
"Panthers is closed and therefore we can't access our office to assist with any member enquiries.
"We have to comply with the government regulations and, until further notice, the sub-Branch will be closed."
Mr Laird said the office would reopen once federal and state governments deemed it safe.
The sub-Branch boasts a strong membership of 440 members.
Mr Laird said he was also concerned that some members would be starting to talk about their Anzac Day traditions.
For some of our older guys, Anzac Day is their one day of the year for them to remember their mates.
- Greg Laird OAM
"For some of our older guys, Anzac Day is their one day of the year for them to remember their mates.
"We are all talking about what this day means to us and what we plan to do.
"As a sub-Branch, we will be laying a wreath at the cenotaph but we will not be encouraging people to flock down there in big numbers.
"We need people to be respectful and understanding of the situation," he said.
Mr Laird praised the community's rising interest in holding driveway or verandah vigils as part of this year's Anzac Day.
The annual memorial day will not go ahead because of concerns about the spread of COVID-19.
"Everyone understands why Anzac Day has been called off," the sub-Branch president said.
"But that doesn't make it any easier.
"I've got photos of myself going to an Anzac Day service in Griffith when I was about eight or nine years of age.
"It's a special event for many within our community," he said.
Port Macquarie RSL sub-Branch members can contact Mr Laird on 0412 470 053 for any information.
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