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COVID-19 – Information on the Use of Surgical Masks
Should I wear a surgical mask? Most people will not benefit from wearing a surgical mask. Masks are of benefit to people who are sick so they don’t cough on others, and health care workers who have frequent, close contact with sick people. Continue reading by downloading the Use of Surgical Masks flyer
COVID-19 – Information for Hotel Guests
People who have travelled from a country or region that is at high or moderate risk for COVID-19 should monitor their health closely. If you develop symptoms including a fever and cough you should isolate yourself immediately and urgently seek medical attention. Go to www.health.gov.au/covid19-travellers for the list of at-risk countries. Continue reading by downloading […]
Information for Close Contacts of a Confirmed Case of COVID-19
You have been identified as having had close contact with someone diagnosed with Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Someone from your local public health unit will be in contact with you daily while you are at risk of infection to monitor you for symptoms. You must isolate yourself in your home for 14 days after last contact […]
COVID-19 – Frequently Asked Questions
What is a coronavirus and COVID-19? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses known to cause respiratory infections. These can range from the common cold to more serious diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). This new coronavirus originated in Hubei Province, China and the disease caused by […]
Information on Income Support for Coronavirus
For people who’ve never received income support before You may already have a Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN). This may be from when you got student or family payments or even from when your parents received benefits for you. CRNs don’t change. You have a number for life. If you previously had a CRN, you […]
Funerals and Sorry Business during coronavirus
The Federal Government has banned large indoor and outdoor gatherings to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), and this includes sorry business and family gatherings. We know sorry business and other cultural reasons for large gatherings in communities are very important, but it is important to understand that it will put Elders and others who […]
How to Handrub Instructions
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, please see the attached How to Handrub Poster from the World Health Organisation.
COVID-19 Update of Service Provision
To reduce the risk of infection from the COVID-19 Virus the following changes have been made to Service Provision. No Home Visits – Staff will be phoning you at least once a week to make sure you are ok. No Transport – Staff will be unable to transport you personally to your appointments. We can […]
Programs Postponed Due to COVID-19
The Victorian government has declared a state of emergency due to the covid-19 virus. By order of the management, the following programs will be postponed until further notice; Planned Activity Group (P.A.G.) Women’s group Men’s Shed/Group Youth Group Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Play group We are sorry for any inconvenience this has caused. If […]