The Veronicas’ Jessica and Lisa Origliasso enjoy a night out in Byron Bay with friends as they quarantine in coastal town before crossing the border to Brisbane to look after their sick mother
The Veronicas are taking a well-deserved break after announcing they’re postponing their 15th anniversary show to head to Brisbane to look after their sick mother.
Sisters Jessica and Lisa Origliasso headed out with some friends and family on Tuesday evening as they ‘quarantine’ in Byron Bay before crossing the Queensland border.
Lisa shared a picture of herself and husband Logan Huffman with sister Jessica and two friends at the Brunswick Picture House, in Brunswick Heads.
Well-deserved break: The Veronicas’ Jessica and Lisa Origliasso enjoy a night out in Byron Bay with friends as they quarantine in coastal town before crossing the border to Brisbane to look after their sick mother
‘La famiglia,’ Lisa captioned the image.
On Monday, Lisa and Jessica, 35, announced they were postponing their upcoming anniversary acoustic show in Sydney on November 18 to be in Brisbane with their mother Colleen, who is suffering from Lewy body dementia.
Taking to Instagram, the twins said they had already left Sydney and started their COVID-19 quarantine in Byron Bay.
Priorities: On Monday, Lisa and Jessica, 35, announced they were postponing their upcoming anniversary acoustic show in Sydney on November 18 to be in Brisbane with their mother Colleen, who is suffering from Lewy body dementia
Heartbreaking: Speaking about their mother, they said: ‘We are needed back home in Brisbane to be with our mummy’
Health battle: Lisa and Jess’ mum Colleen was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia about two years ago, which causes a sufferer’s thinking, memory and movement to slowly deteriorate
The Veronicas added that tickets for the Sydney event would be refunded and a replacement show was being held in Byron Bay on November 17.
‘It will be acoustic and as intimate as we can get with our clothes on,’ they explained.
‘Will announce new dates and venues all around Australia next year. We cant wait to celebrate with you guys.’
Speaking about their mother, they said: ‘We are needed back home in Brisbane to be with our mummy.’
They added: ‘We know most of you understand that this is a deeply sensitive time for our family. That requires priority.’
Lisa and Jess’ mum Colleen was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia about two years ago, which causes a sufferer’s thinking, memory and movement to slowly deteriorate.
The duo have acted as the 71-year-old’s carers, which they said was the least they could do for their ‘absolute hero’ and ‘best friend’ in an emotional interview with Brisbane’s B105 FM In October.
‘We are in awe every day of this woman. Just our absolute hero, and to be able to care for her, give back to her even a tiny bit of the love she has thrown us throughout our lives is an absolute honour… but it is incredibly difficult work,’ they said during National Carers Week.
‘It’s heartbreaking. You’re grieving. Your best friend, your mummy… and you know the statistics. There are 2.6 million unpaid carers in Australia and a lot of them don’t even realise they are carers.
‘We’re just here to say that if you are someone who is caring for a loved one – a friend or family member – that we see you and thank you for everything you’re doing.’
The Veronicas were recently in Sydney filming Celebrity Apprentice Australia, which will air in 2021.
Carers: The duo have acted as the 71-year-old’s carers, which they said was the least they could do for their ‘absolute hero’ and ‘best friend’ in an emotional interview with Brisbane’s B105 FM In October