Carers Queensland COVID-19 update – 18 August 2021
From 4pm Friday 20 August 2021 restrictions will ease in the Local Government Areas of Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Logan, Redland, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Noosa, Somerset, Lockyer Valley and Scenic Rim.
All Carers Queensland offices will remain open for business as usual, however, we will have a reduced number of staff at each site to ensure everyone remains as safe as possible.
All visitors to our offices are requested to wear a mask at all times they are on the premises unless an exemption applies.
Some restrictions will continue to apply, including:
- You must carry a mask with you at all times and wear it in indoor spaces. You only need to wear a mask outdoors when you are unable to socially distance
- Gatherings restricted to 30 people in homes (including residents) and public spaces
- Weddings and funerals can have up to 100 people attend
- Community sport to resume, with spectators in line with stadiums and indoor and outdoor event requirements
- Indoor and outdoor events and stadiums can have 75% ticketed and allocated seating capacity
You can check out the updated restrictions for impacted areas in South East Queensland here: https://bit.ly/2VGDJhs
For a full list of locations and advice on what to do if you've been to a venue, please visit the Queensland Health website: https://bit.ly/2UDF5sY
We are monitoring the situation daily and we will continue to adapt our operations accordingly.
We will continue to take guidance from public health authorities and as more information comes to light, we will keep you informed.
Stay up to date:
We understand there is a lot of information in the media about the coronavirus but we strongly recommend you use the links below for the most up-to-date, consistent and accurate information about COVID-19.
If you require more information, if you are concerned about possible exposure or if you have symptoms of COVID-19, call the National Coronavirus Health line on 1800 020 080. The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
We are here to help.
If you have any questions, please contact:
- Carer Services on 07 3900 8100 or info@carersqld.com.au.
- NDIS Services Enquiry Line on 1300 999 636 or enquiries@ndis.gov.au.
For more information, please check official sources:
- ABC News – https://www.abc.net.au/news
- Queensland Government (COVID website) – https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au
- Queensland Government (latest updates) – https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status
- NDIS – https://www.ndis.gov.au/coronavirus
- Carers Queensland website – https://carersqld.com.au/COVID-19
If you need support
If you need someone to talk to, you can contact:
- Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737 or https://www.carergateway.gov.au
- Beyond Blue on 1800 512 348 or visit their Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service at https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au
- Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349 – for vulnerable Queenslanders such as people with disabilities and seniors