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Mandurah Community
COVID-19 Update

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COVIDSafe

The Australian Government have released an app to help slow down the spread of COVID-19. 

The COVIDSafe app speeds up contacting people exposed to coronavirus and helps support and protect you, your family and friends.
Visit the Department of Health website and find out more

Cautious Easing of Restrictions

The State Government has released a Frequently Asked Questions to help the community understand the cautious easing of restrictions. 

Please ensure to continue to practice social distancing and check the frequently asked questions for further information.
Visit the State Government website and find out more

Mandurah Families Support Guide

There are over 20 services available to assist local families with financial assistance, work advice and relationship counselling.

The City is working with schools, childcare centres and other providers to get the Mandurah Families Support Guide to as many local families as possible.
Please share this resource and reach out if you need help, we are all in this together.
Download Mandurah Families Support Guide

Community Health

Department of Health Coronavirus Helpline

Department of Health coronavirus (COVID-19) health information line.

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call 1800 020 080 if you are seeking information on the coronavirus.
Click here for the latest State and Federal health advice

Stay Active & Healthy During Self Isolation

The Mandurah Recreation Centres are sharing ways to stay active from home.

Check out over 100 Les Mills Classes on demand with workouts for all ages.

Request to sign up to the Mandurah Recreation Centre eNewsletter and visit the Facebook page.
Visit the City of Mandurah Recreation Centres Facebook

Healthy Meals for Mandurah Residents

Chorus is rapidly expanding its capacity to deliver nourishing meals throughout WA.

For individuals or families finding it difficult to eat well, Chorus is using a team of volunteers to deliver healthy meals.

This assistance can be accessed by self-referral via 1800 861 617 or meals@chorus.org.au
Find out more and register

Community Assistance

Emergency Assistance and Support

The City of Mandurah has produced a list of local organisations who can provide assistance to community members who as a result of COVID-19, may need a hand.

For local information, access the DSS Grant Services directory or visit erconnect.org.au where you can search for a range of emergency relief services within 5 kms of your location.
Download Mandurah Emergency Assistance and Support Information

Free Crisis Management Course
for Local Businesses

Are you a local business feeling the impacts of COVID-19?

Join this free online course to find out simple and effective solutions that can be executed quickly to survive and thrive during the crisis.

Modules can be completed at your own pace over the next 12 months.
Find out more and sign up now

People Who Care Touch Point Team

People Who Care are providing support to older Australians. Ready to chat and help all seniors with:
  • Shopping by list
  • Essential transport
  • In-home meals and more
Contact 9379 1944
Visit the People Who Care website

Community Programs

Online Library Programs

The library team have been busy transferring programs to Facebook Live. 

Check out these events:
More Facebook events coming soon!
Visit the City of Mandurah Facebook

Win a prize with Iso-Inspo Challenges

Young people aged 11-25 are invited to submit creative pictures based on a theme each week to go into the draw to win a 1-month subscription to a streaming service (Stan, Netflix, Disney+) of your choice!

Visit the Mandurah Youth and headspace Mandurah Facebook pages to find out more and enter!
Visit the Mandurah Youth Facebook Page

Club Connect Facebook Group

Mandurah Club Connect Facebook Group has been set up to support local sporting clubs to stay connected during COVID-19.

Clubs can engage in training webinars, learn about grant funds and more. 

Garry Dyer, Coach for Peel Thunder Colts shared information on AFL in Your Backyard, a public group encouraging families to develop football skills at home. 
Email Club Connect to request an invite to join

Community Safety

Let there be light!

We’re switching on the floodlights at three City Parks to give residents more time to enjoy a walk or jog outdoors.
From 5.30pm to 8pm each night, you’ll find the lights on at the following areas:
  • Falcon Reserve, Lynda Street
  • Bortolo Reserve, North Oval, Lowden Road
  • Meadow Springs Reserve, South Oval, Oakmont Avenue
Please remember to practise social distancing and not use any equipment at these sites.

Accessible Resources - Staying Safe

People with Disability Advocacy Australia (PWDA) have provided accessible resources about COVID-19. This includes:
  • resources for those who are blind or vision impaired
  • easy-read guides for people with intellectual disability
  • Auslan resources
  • guides for First Nation people with disability
Click here for your accessible resources

COVID-19 Scams Targeting Aussies

There has been an increase in COVID-19 related scams and phishing emails.

New scams are preying on people’s desire for information regarding COVID-19 by imitating trusted organisations and government agencies.
Learn more about what to look out for and staying safe
For more Information visit: www.healthywa.wa.gov.au and www.wa.gov.au
Coronavirus Health Information Line: 1800 020 080
More information available on our local COVID-19 response
Visit the Facebook page to stay up to date
More information available on the website
For more information,visit mandurah.wa.gov.au
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