COVID-19
Council has implemented strict protocols to ensure we comply with directions issued by government in relation to managing the COVID 19 risk. These protocols apply to our staff, our customers and visitors to our premises, and councillors alike. Some non-essential services have ceased altogether, others are still in operation but due to social distancing have added levels of complexity. Please be understanding that we will do our best to maintain services and help in what are unique and challenging circumstances.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
Public Health Orders Public health orders have been issued to protect the community and reduce the spread of COVID-19 infection. For a full list of current public health orders, including rules for gatherings, public places and businesses, visit: https://preview.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/public-health-orders
Australian Government – Department of Health
Primary Health Network Hunter New England and Central Coast
National COVID-19 Safe Workplace Principals
Service NSW – Grants, Loans & Financial Assistance
Service NSW Business Concierge
Australian Government – Support for Businesses & JobKeeper Payment
Australian Government – Business
COVID-19 (coronavirus) FAQS for the Liquor and Gaming Industries
Support for Individuals & Households
Australian Government – The Treasury – Supporting Individuals and Households
Training Services NSW – COVID-19 Update
Mental Health and Well-being
NSW Government $73 Million to Support Mental Wellness During COVID-19 Pandemic
Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19 – Factsheet of Online Supports
World Health Organisation – Mental Health Considerations
R U OK? – Staying Connected is More Important Than Ever – A Conversation Could Change a Life.
Lifeline – Mental Health and Wellbeing during the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak
Red Cross Online Support
- COVID-19 and Your Mental Wellbeing
- Tips for Self Isolating
- Talking to Kids About COVID-19
- Looking After Yourself
Head to Health COVID-19 Support
GIVIT is currently offering support for a number of campaigns including COVID-19
Headspace – Information for Young People Affected by Stress Related to COVID-19
National Dementia Hotline – 1800 100 500
The Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People (ACYP) has recently launched a new website called Digital Lunchbreak. This youth friendly platform has collated all the wonderful resources and activities that have recently emerged for children and young people in response to COVID-19. The new Digital Lunchbreak website assists children and young people with finding online resources and activities to do at home in their lunchbreak, around learning hours and on weekends during the current social distancing measures. www.digitallunchbreak.nsw.gov.au