Make sure you stay home if you are sick. Be kind to yourself and click here for information about dealing with the mental health aspects of Coronavirus. Please refer to NSW Health Community Resources for Western Sydney for more COVID19 information.
If you or your family member becomes very unwell
An ambulance is not needed to transport people to GPs or a hospital unless their condition is serious.
Alternative means of transport should be used including private car driven by a family member or an existing close contact (not bus, train, taxi or ride-share such as Uber).
If symptoms are severe and it is a medical emergency, such as shortness of breath at rest or difficulty breathing, dial 000 and ask for an ambulance.
eSafety and COVID19
We encourage you to visit the COVID-19 page on the eSafety website, which was recently awarded a Webby Honoree, for the latest advice for staying safe online. The most recent release includes guidance on how to manage your wellbeing during COVID-19.
The COVID-19 booklet provides online safety advice for parents and carers. The eSafety Guide has the latest information on popular videoconferencing services, games, apps and social media. Get advice on what they are, how they are used and the implications for your privacy and safety.
- There has been an increase in online harassment, intimidation and abuse targeted at women. For women in these situations, eSafety has online safety help and guidance that can provide advice and support.
- eSafety also has a Women Influencing Tech Spaces program, which provides information and advice on how women can protect and promote their voices online.
- eSafety have developed Global online safety advice for frontline workers to support women experiencing tech-facilitated abuse.
Headspace
Headspace has made the decision to transition their services across to a virtual telehealth model. All service offerings across both the headspace sites and headspace
early psychosis will continue to be available to current service users and new referrals that may present. These service offerings will be provided via telephone and telehealth (Microsoft Teams).
Parramatta Missions approach is based on the intention to minimise risk, ensure the safety of the community and teams.
The virtual services will be operational from Friday 20th March. Young people requiring support from the 20th March will need to call the relevant headspace centre to talk to a liaison officer.
Parramatta Mission is committed to work though the challenges that may arise as a result of Covid-19. Headspace Mt Druitt, Penrith and Early Psychosis teams will work remotely to ensure services to young people remain accessible and supportive during this time.
