While she has found many customers pleasant to deal with at Warrnambool's Fishtales Cafe, she's also seen some 'scary' behaviour from some members of the community who hold anti-vaccine and anti-lockdown sentiments.

As Warrnambool participates in the vaccine economy trial and the regions open up further, she's not alone in dreading having to verify the place of residence and vaccination status of patrons.

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"We're already now anticipating having to deal with people coming in who can't... and that's also something that's anxiety-inducing because there are a lot of hostile, angry people that you sort of do worry that you're going to be on the receiving end of," she said.

"It's important for people to know it's intimidating.

"We've been dealing with angry people on and off for this whole time and it's frustrating sometimes, it's not fair."

Some businesses have reported receiving pushback.

As one of the 15 businesses state-wide selected to participate in the trial on Sunday, real estate agent Daniel Roberts said people had already taken to social media to abuse and make assumptions about his business.

"We just ask people to be kind as we're all in this together," he said.

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When the concerns were put to the Chief Health Officer by reporters this week, he said community reaction was part of the trial.

"The trial in part is to see exactly how this goes," Professor Brett Sutton said.

"The message is clear, we want settings to open up safely and increased caps for those settings absolutely because there's an expectation that fully vaccinated individuals will be the ones attending.

"That makes it safer, and it makes it much more able to have a bigger patron cap in those settings.

"I think businesses want that increased patron cap and I think they'll want to do whatever they can to ensure that there's compliance so that they can safely operate with those greater caps.

"There'll be some tensions, but let's see how the trial plays out in terms of how compliance and enforcement works in those settings and the and the ease with which those vaccine passport or vaccine certificates working in those settings."

Businesses participating in the vaccinated economy trial have dedicated case officers supporting them.

However when asked by The Standard, the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions would not be drawn on what the support will be for the rest of Victoria's businesses when the new rules come in statewide.

"The vaccinated economy trial is testing systems and processes to support businesses and individuals when we reach the 70 per cent double vaccination threshold," a spokesman said.

"The trials are continuing and we'll have more to say in due course."

It is not yet clear what contingency is being made for training and support for tens of thousands of business staff across the state, and how the government will ensure businesses are complying with the new rules when they come into force.

The resounding message from Ms Kenshole on behalf of frontline workers is: be kind.

Fishtales Cafe has partnered with the Let's Talk Foundation for mental health month this October.

From next week, the community is encouraged to take part in 'conversation and coffee', an initiative supported by Wellways aimed at getting people active and connected.

Lets Talk Foundation coordinator Jacinta Roache encouraged the community to grab a friend and go for a morning walk and stop by Fishtales Cafe.

Between 7.30am and 8.30am on Monday October 18 until Friday October 22 the foundation will shout the coffee.

"Let's Talk is all about raising awareness around mental health, especially during this COVID time," Ms Roache said.

"Just making sure people check in with each other and being aware of what it means to notice those signs if someone's feeling a little unwell and they're not keeping on top of things

"What we really want to highlight in this coming week is the importance of being active and getting out, getting involved, and having conversations with people.

"This coffee and conversations initiative is all about checking in with a friend who you might not always get out and get active with and saying, come for a walk, let's have a chat.

"That could really be a turning point for them in looking after their own health and well-being.

"To support you doing that, we're going to shout you a coffee."

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