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:

 

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.

 
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

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