Council calls for community spirit

Goondiwindi Regional Council is calling for the region’s community to do what it does best and look after one another.

Mayor of the Goondiwindi region Graeme Scheu said there are three simple things that everyone in the region can do to look after our seniors and vulnerable people:

1. Make sure they have enough food;

2. Make sure they have access to all their medication needs;

3. Call or video chat to stay connected.

 “At a local level, it’s up to every single member of our community to show we care about our friends, families and neighbours.

“If you know someone who is particularly vulnerable to this coronavirus, just give them a ring and check they’re OK. Do they need anything, are they looking after themselves? Ask them for their groceries list and leave them on the doorstep so they can stay at home,” the Mayor said.

“Queensland Health has strongly advised everyone to limit any close contact with people who are at a higher risk of COVID-19, so it’s those little things like a phone call a few times a week just to check in that will make a huge difference.”

A new state-wide telephone hotline has been launched to help ensure the wellbeing of older people during the Coronavirus pandemic. The Community Recovery Hotline is free to call and will link seniors and other vulnerable people in the region to essential services and support.

This follows the Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s call for a ‘Care Army’ to protect vulnerable people against COVID-19.

“The Queensland Care Army is about looking out for those most at risk, but in ways that are safe and that maintain social distancing,” Cr Scheu said today.

Residents can visit www.qld.gov.au/CareArmy to sign up to volunteer as part of the Care Army.

For health advice and the latest information about the COVID-19 pandemic, visit www.health.qld.gov.au/coronavirus.