Barton covid update - Friday, 13 August 2021
Friends,
I hope this message finds you safe and well during this challenging time.
I hope this message finds you safe and well.
As you know, circumstances continue to evolve in our part of town with respect to the ongoing covid situation.
Bayside Council will now be added to the list of local government areas of concern, which already includes Georges River and Canterbury Bankstown councils. You must stay at home. This update will include information on what this means for you if you live in this area.
There’s a lot of information out there, so I just wanted to take this opportunity to bring it together for you.
In this update
In this update you will find information on the following:
Contacting my office.
Health information – including what it means if you live in an LGA of concern, as well as how to get vaccinated;
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
What does it mean if I live in a local government area of concern
NSW Health has the latest information on what it means if you live in a local government area of concern, including which LGAs are subject to this list: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/affected-area
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/
You can contact the Suicide call back service on 1300 659 467
You can contact the Mental Health line on 1800 011 511
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