Issue 30: 1 March 2021 - Western Sydney Local Health District
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Issue 30: 1 March 2021
Welcome to the latest COVID-19 Bulletin, containing helpful information and resources on current
COVID-19 topics, as well as practical ideas for childcare services, schools and families to keep
everyone healthy and active during this time. Become a COVID-19 Bulletin subscriber here.
COVID-19 vaccine updates
• COVID-19 vaccination information, FAQs and fact sheet for NSW healthcare
workers are now available on the NSW Health website.
• Department of Health vaccination website: Stay up to date with the latest
vaccine news here. Information is available in 63 languages, and an option to
subscribe to vaccine email updates.
• Vaccine Eligibility Checker: click here to see when you may be eligible to get a
COVID-19 vaccination.
The Australian Department of Health website remains the main source of information on
COVID-19 vaccines and the vaccination roll out.
COVID-19 restrictions update
From Friday 26 February, the following measures apply:
• 50 visitors allowed in the home
• 30 people allowed to dance at weddings
• Increased class limits for gyms to 50 people, subject to the 4 square metre rule
• Number of performers singing indoors has increased to 30
• Singing by congregants allowed in places of worship if masks are worn, subject to the 4 square metre rule
• Increased capacity for cinemas to 100%.
Information on travel and border changes is updated regularly. Visit the Australian Government website or the
NSW Government website for all relevant interstate and international travel and border advice.
Check latest announcements, What you can and can’t do under the rules and public health orders.
COVID-19 testing and clinics
Thank you to those community members who continue to be tested for COVID-
19 at the sign of any symptoms. High testing rates are critical to prevent COVID-
19 from spreading.
If you are experiencing any cold- or flu-like symptoms, no matter how mild, please
get tested and isolate until a negative result is received. This is the best thing
we can do to keep our friends and family safe.
There are more than 350 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week.
COVID-19 – Community Resources for Western Sydney
Access the latest COVID-19 updates and wellbeing tips from our
Community Resources for Western Sydney website.
Sign up for COVID-19 updates, delivered directly to your email inbox.
COVID-19 testing and clinics
COVID-19 virus fragments were identified in sewage samples taken
from pumping stations at:
• Auburn - 17 and 21 February
• Glenfield - 19 February
More details here. If you live in any of these areas, you should
monitor for symptoms.
If you have even the mildest of symptoms (even if it appears to be a cold), get tested and self-isolate immediately.
WSLHD mobile COVID-19 testing bus
WSLHD’s new COVID-19 mobile testing bus is on the move
this week with plans to visit various locations across Western
Sydney to provide COVID-19 advice and information.
Click here for more information on the initiative.
For community-based organisations, leaders or groups that would like to discuss partnering with, or booking the
COVID bus, email WSLHD-ICH-ICCPCOVID19@health.nsw.gov.au.
‘Going to a COVID-19 Testing Clinic’ children’s booklet
A COVID-19 test can be daunting if you’ve never had one before.
A handy children’s booklet, ‘Going to a COVID-19 Testing Clinic’ is available to help
support families of children aged 3-5 prepare for a COVID-19 test.
Join four-year-old Georgie and her brave toy, Horsey, as they go together for a COVID
test.
A copy of the booklet is available on the Western Sydney COVID-19 Community
Resources website.
Beating pandemic fatigue
Do you know the signs of pandemic fatigue? Do you know what to do about it?
As we move into 2021 with no end of COVID-19 in sight, many of us may be feeling
fatigued and wondering how we will keep fighting the COVID-19 fight.
For tips to help you beat pandemic fatigue, click here.
Burbaga-Burawa Health Challenge
The Burbaga-Burawa Health Challenge is a free 10-week program for Aboriginal people
in Western Sydney looking to lose weight, eat healthier and prevent chronic disease.
Group fitness sessions with a personal trainer and healthy eating plans will be provided to
help you work towards your goals.
The challenge runs from 29 March – 4 June 2021. Registrations close on 11 March 2021.
For more information about the challenge and registration, visit the Burbaga-Burawa Community Facebook page or
email the team at burbagaburawa@gmail.com.
Focus on New Fathers
Are you a new dad or dad-to-be? Or is your family about to grow?
The Focus on New Fathers program provides helpful tips and tools through a free
text message-based service called SMS4dads. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a
first-time dad, a dad-to-be or your family is growing. This program is for all co-
parents, regardless of gender.
More information on this free program and to register, click here.
Help is available if times are tough
2021 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants
Applications are now open for Australian primary schools and early learning centres to apply for a Woolworths
Junior Landcare Grant. They are offering 1,000 grants of up to $1,000 each. To apply:
1. Read the Guidelines and Criteria to see if your project idea fits.
2. Obtain endorsement from your school Principal
3. Login or register and start your grant application on the Landcare Australia Grants
Site (new portal for 2021).
4. Complete your application online by 5pm (AEST) Friday, 19 March 2021.
For more information, click here.
Vegetable Week and The Big Vegie Crunch
Vegetable Week & The Big Vegie Crunch is back for 2021. It's a free, school-based health promotion event that
brings excitement to vegetable eating and helps to encourage students, and their families, to eat more veg!
Vegetable Week is from Monday 15 March to Friday 19 March 2021
(week 8 of Term 1).
The Big Vegie Crunch is on Thursday 18 March at 10am.
For more details, to register online and to receive free resources, click
here.
National Ride2School Day
National Ride2School Day is Australia’s biggest celebration of active travel and one
of the best days on the school calendar.
It’s a day full of fun and colour where students, teachers and parents discover the joy
of riding and kick-start healthy habits for the future.
National Ride2School Day will be held on Friday 19 March 2021. For more
information and to register, click here.
Harmony Week
Harmony Week is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic
background.
This year, Harmony Week runs from 15 – 21 March 2021.
Childcare services, schools, communities, sporting groups and
workplaces can all be involved in Harmony Week events.
For lesson plans, recipes, games and other ideas, click here.
Phenomenom – teacher resources
Phenomenom is a free digital toolkit for teachers. The toolkit includes springboard episodes and lesson plans.
Moves
• For classroom pick-me-ups and energisers, children can spin the interactive wheel.
• Click here for the entire list of movements and games.
The Good Mood Food Special
• Children can watch a short, animated video about how moods
can be controlled by good foods, movement and mindfulness,
then challenge their classmate to a ‘Kahoot’!
Please provide feedback on our bulletin
Thank you to those who have provided us with valuable feedback. We appreciate any feedback or
suggestions you have on our ‘Keeping families and children safe – COVID-19’ bulletin.
Please click here to complete our short bulletin survey. Thank you.
COVID-19: Need more information or help?
Websites:
• Check latest announcements, NSW Government COVID-19 information and NSW Health COVID-19
information
• Check Australian Government COVID-19 information
• Follow NSW Health on Facebook and Twitter
• Visit www.healthdirect.gov.au to check symptoms
• Visit http://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19 for all other COVID-19 related information
• Visit COVID-19 Community Resources website. Subscribe here.
Who to call:
• Call National Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 020 080 (24/7) for health questions or to check symptoms
• Call Service NSW on 13 77 88 (24/7) for non-health related questions
• Call Beyond Blue on 1800 512 348 (24/7) for mental wellbeing support
• Call Translating & Interpreting Service on 13 14 50 for FREE help in your language
• Call COVID-19 Let’s Talk on 8890 5236 to talk about stress and lifestyle changes during COVID-19
Resources:
• Click here to find all relevant COVID-19 phone numbers on the Who To Call Poster. You may like to print it
and display it somewhere accessible to all.
• Coronavirus Australia app
Information is current at date of issue – 1 March 2021.
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