The coronavirus pandemic has left thousands of Australians out of work or with reduced incomes. But you can still earn money online from the comfort of your couch.

In July, the unemployment rate rose to 7.4%, but Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says the effective unemployment rate is actually 13.3%, which equates to more than 1.6 million Australians out of work.

With more of us at home, many are turning to side hustles as a way of earning a bit of extra cash as the economy enters its first recession in 29 years.

If you’ve been financially impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, here are some ways that may help you make some extra money online to supplement your income.