COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information
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It is the responsibility of each exempt person to review the Queensland Public Health Directives and hotpost declarations at the time of entry to Queensland to determine if they are subject to any amended requirements or obligatons. Information and applications forms can be found on this Queensland Government website: www.qld.gov.au/border-pass
ESSENTIAL BORDER CROSSING APPLICATION FORM
During the COVID-19 panedemic, whilst Queensland borders remain closed and/or manned, locals with a genuine need may be able to apply for remote access to Queensland via Talwood Boonanga Road Crossing, Yelarbon Keetah Road Crossing, Cunningham Weir Road Crossing, Bonshaw Weir Road Crossing or Riverton Road Hynes Bridge Crossing.
Download the application form here. Please note the application may take several days to process as Council and the Queensland Police Service validate the genuine need of each applicant.
COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) INFORMATION
At this point in time, Queensland Health is the official source of up-to-date and accurate information on COVID-19. Goondiwindi Regional Council encourages all residents to stay informed with the lastest advice directly from Queensland Health.
For Council information and services, residents are encouraged to contact Council’s customer service via phone (07 4671 7400) or email (mail@grc.qld.gov.au) in the first instance and are reminded that numerous services can be completed online through Council’s website: www.grc.qld.gov.au.
The Queensland Health website has a wealth of information regarding the pandemic, including:
Other key websites:
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Queensland Health |
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Queensland Government |
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World Health Organisation |
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MyGov |
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Smart Traveller |
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Queensland Government Immediate Industry Recovery Package |
www.qld.gov.au/about/industry-recovery
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Key phone numbers:
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Triple Zero, Emergency Help - Police, Fire and Ambulance |
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Lifeline Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention |
13 11 14 |
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Queensland Health - Non-urgent heath advice |
13 43 25 84 |
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Goondiwindi Regional Council |
07 4671 7400 |
The Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors has activated the Community Recovery Hotline 1800 173 349 to assist vulnerable people in home quarantine to secure essential food or medicines who have no other means or mechanisms of support.
FAQs
I’m feeling unwell / I have returned from overseas / I have had close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case, what should I do?
https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/novel-coronavirus-quiz
How can I reduce the risk of catching or spreading COVID-19?
What should I do if I think I have contracted COVID-19?
I run a business, what economic assistance is available to me?
What has Council been doing in response to COVID-19?
Corona Virus and Business
There is a range of support available to local businesses to help relieve the negative impact of the COVID-19 on the local economy. A summary of assistance packages and key contacts can be found here.
The Rural Financial Counselling Service SQ provides free, confidential, impartial, mobile financial counselling for small, medium and primary production businesses in financial hardship. The RFCS Programme in Queensland is funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments. They have an experienced team located across Southern Queensland with offices in Biggenden, Biloela, Blackall, Bundaberg, Charleville, Emerald, Gatton, Goondiwindi, Gympie, Kingaroy, Miles/Chinchilla, Rockhampton, Roma, St George, Toowoomba and Warwick. They service these locations and surrounding areas. Contact 07 46 225500, visit our website – www.rfcssq.org.au or email admin@rfcssq.org.au for more information.
Council’s Environmental Health Officers are available to assist with any queries in relation to the above matters. Please call 46717400 and ask to speak with John Duffield or Phillip Gall.