Helpful information on the covid situation in Barton - Friday, 30 July 2021
Friends,
I hope this message finds you safe and well during this challenging time.
I want to thank members of the community for doing the right thing and adhering to the public health measures.
I know you understand what is at stake, and I am confident that if we as a community do the right thing, we will get through this.
There’s a lot of information out there, so I just wanted to take this opportunity to bring it together for you.
I know there is anxiety in the community about the State Government’s decision to introduce Australian Defence Force personnel and we are seeking more information around how those arrangements will work.
In this update
In this update you will find information on the following:
Contacting my office.
Health information – including the latest restrictions; when you’re allowed to leave home; rules around parenting and children; how to get tested; how to get vaccinated; and the latest case sites; as well as a link to health information in languages other than English.
Economic and financial support – including a link to financial support information in languages other than English.
Mental health support.
Domestic violence support.
CONTACTING MY OFFICE
To protect you, each other and the community, my office has introduced new arrangements with assisting constituents. We will still be available to assist you with your enquiries.
But we ask that you contact us by phone on 9587 1555 or email at linda.burney.mp@aph.gov.au.
We are simply ceasing face-to-face interactions until restrictions are lifted, in line with instructions from the federal government.
These measures are to protect the health of my team so that we can keep providing you with assistance during the coronavirus pandemic.
In the event of an emergency, please contact 000.
HEALTH INFORMATION
Greater Sydney public health orders
You can find the latest public health orders in Greater Sydney from NSW Health here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/greater-sydney
This information includes:
information on staying at home: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/greater-sydney#reasonable-excuse-to-leave-home
leaving for work - Georges River, Canterbury-Bankstown or other local government areas of concern, you can only leave for work if you are an authorised worker: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/authorised-workers
parenting and children: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/greater-sydney#children-and-parenting
how to get tested: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/clinics.aspx
getting vaccinated: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/vaccine/Pages/community.aspx
the latest COVID case locations: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/case-locations-and-alerts.aspx
Health information in other languages
You can find this information translated in languages other than English here: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/languages.aspx
ECONOMIC & FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Support is available to both individuals and businesses from the Commonwealth and New South Wales governments.
For more information on what support you may be eligible for visit: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/getting-help-during-coronavirus-covid-19
For individuals who cannot earn income due to COVID-19 restrictions in NSW, you may be able to get the COVID-19 Disaster Payment: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/covid-19-disaster-payment
For support businesses, visit: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/covid-19-business-support-2021
Economic & financial support information in other languages
Services Australia has information translated in languages other than English: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/getting-help-during-coronavirus-covid-19/if-you-need-payment
Or you can ring the Centrelink Multilingual Phone Service on 131 202.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Social distancing, self-isolation and uncertainty around finances can be stressful, and impact on our mental health.
It’s natural to feel stress or anxiety. And there are various support services and resources that you can turn to during this time.
You can contact Lifeline – 13 11 14 or visit: https://www.lifeline.org.au/
You can contact Beyondblue – 1300 224 636 or visit: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/?utm_campaign=hp_banner
You can contact Headspace – 1800 650 890 or visit: https://headspace.org.au/
You can contact Kidshelpline – 1800 551 800 or visit: https://kidshelpline.com.au/
FAMILY VIOLENCE SUPPORT
There have been reports of an increase in family violence.
Violence against women and children is never ok
There is help. You can contact 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732.
Keep in touch
I hope this information has been useful. Again, should you have any further queries on these or any other issues, please do not hesitate to contact my office on 9587 1555.
Linda