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Dareton Primary Health

Locality: Dareton, New South Wales

Phone: +61 3 5021 7200

Address: 44-46 Tapio Street 2717 Dareton, NSW, Australia

Website: http://fwlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/

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23.01.2022 MORE COVID-19 CLINICS ACROSS BORDER TOWNS The Far West LHD has increased its COVID-19 testing capability across the border towns in our LHD in response to the evolving situation in Victoria. Vigilance is a priority and the LHD is encouraging everyone, including our Victorian visitors, if they have any symptoms at all, to come forward and get tested.... The COVID-19 testing clinics and sites are: DARETON Mobile pop up clinics at sites to be advertised, held on Tuesday 14 July and Tuesday 21 July 2020. WENTWORTH COVID-19 drive through clinic at Wentworth District Hospital, Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm starting on 13 July 2020). Pop up mobile clinics, sites to be advertised. EUSTON Pop up clinics at sites to be advertised, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 2pm starting 13 July 2020. Mobile clinics across various community sites, to include people such as seasonal workers. BURONGA Drive through clinic, seven days a week at Midway Centre. Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm, and Saturday to Sunday, 10am to 2pm. Starting 11 July 2020. BALRANALD Drive through clinic at Balranald MPS, Monday to Friday, 1pm to 4pm. Pop up clinics at sites to be advertised, on Thursday 16 July and Thursday 23 July 2020. Mobile Pop Up Clinics Clinics provided by the RFDS, WNSW Public Health Unit and Far West LHD across all LHD border communities on a daily basis to high risk areas, are being planned. The LHD is working in partnership with Royal Flying Doctor Service, Wentworth Shire Council and Balranald Shire Council, WNSW Public Health Unit, Coomealla Aboriginal Health Corporation and Maari Ma Aboriginal Health Corporation to provide the increased dedicated COVID-19 testing sites across the area. The public are reminded they can register to receive their COVID-19 test result by SMS which is significantly quicker than other forms of notification typically about 24 hours after testing. Far West LHD staff will help you register for the SMS when you get a test, providing you have your phone or device with you. If you test positive, youll be contacted directly by a public healthcare professional as a priority. People are reminded that once tested it is essential they follow directions they receive about home isolation and quarantine. If you have any questions or concerns you can call the National COVID 19 Call Centre on 1800 020 080. For any Public Health related issues contact 1300 066 055.

23.01.2022 Heading to the shops, work or away for the weekend? Take hand sanitiser, tissues & antibacterial wipes with you when leaving the house. Dont leave home without them. Stay COVID safe https://bit.ly/2ZmBa3i

22.01.2022 Can you help? 18-35 year olds have the highest rate of COVID-19 infections. We need your help to reach them. If you are, or know someone who is in this age group, you can help get the message out on social media.... Increasing the testing rates of young people continues to be vital in our fight against COVID-19 in NSW. Watch this video to find out how you can help.

22.01.2022 DARETON COVID-19 Pop Up Testing Clinic TODAY A COVID-19 Pop Up drive through Testing Clinic is available in Dareton TODAY (14 July) and Tuesday 21 July 2020 from 10am to 2pm at New Merinee Basketball Court. Anyone with symptoms - even if they are mild is encouraged to be tested. Symptoms associated with COVID-19 include fever, cough, shortness of breath or a sore/scratchy throat.... Tests are free and you dont need a referral or appointment to attend. Staff will come to you in your car to collect information and swabs of your throat and nose. Those swabs are sent away for testing and results are normally available in 24 - 72 hours. Pop Up clinics provided in partnership with RFDS, WNSW Public Health Unit and Far West LHD. If you have any questions or concerns you can call the National COVID-19 Call Centre on 1800 020 080 or Healthdirect on 1800 022 222. For any Public Health related issues contact 1300 066 055.

21.01.2022 Any visitor to the Far West LHD who has been in the Northern Beaches area of Sydney on or after 11 December 2020 are recommended they do not visit a Far West LHD health facility until further notice. You are advised to stay home in Sydney. If you are unwell please stay home and if you have COVID-19 symptoms, get tested. Thank you for helping keep out patients and residents safe.

21.01.2022 Dareton Primary Health Covid19 screening and testing drive through clinic will be operating from the Midway Centre, Midway Drive, Buronga at the following times: Saturday and Sunday -10:00am - 2:00pm Weekdays 10:00am - 4:00pm.... Anyone is welcomed to be screened for COVID-19 if they have been unwell and have any of the following common symptoms: Fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, fatigue, aches and pains, headaches, runny nose. The person will be screened by a FWLHD staff member following an assessment and it is then decided if the patient will be tested. All patients are given information about COVID-19, hand hygiene and about self-isolation. People who do not have any symptoms will not be tested. If the patient requires testing, they will be swabbed by a staff member while they are seated in their car. The testing consists of a swab to the throat and one of the nostrils. They will be told to self-isolate until they have received the results. Results are normally back within 3-5 days. Where a patient receives a positive result, they will be contacted by the Public Health Unit (PHU). Where a patient returns a negative result they will be informed the test is negative via text message if they have consented to this. The clinic is ONLY for drive-through patients. Pedestrians will be directed to call the COVID-19 fever clinic located at Sunraysia Community Health 03 50217653. The FWLHD is very grateful for the support of Coomealla Health Aboriginal Corporation and Wentworth Shire, General Manager for their support . We urge everyone attending the clinic to be patient, drive slowly and carefully and obey directions.

20.01.2022 Covid clinic update - As of the 18/7/2020 for 2 weeks, any person who presents to a Covid clinic can be tested even if they dont have symptoms. We are open at the Midway Centre 10:00am- 2:00pm 7 days a week.

19.01.2022 IMPORTANT NOTICE Wear a mask when visiting All visitors and patients/clients coming to Far West LHD Health services MUST wear a mask to enter, under new COVID-19 measures implemented by NSW Health to prevent an outbreak of the virus in our facilities. If you have a mask, please wear it. If you do not have one, we will give you one if possible.... Visitors hours have also been further restricted to 10am to 12noon and 5pm to 7pm each day. These are additional measures to those already in place at FWLHD health services to ensure patient and staff safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new hours do not impact on people with health appointments or attending the Emergency Department. The new visitor arrangements aim to further protect hospital patients, and those more vulnerable to the virus, as well as our staff and ultimately the community. Please avoid all non-essential visits to the hospital. We want to minimise as much as we can, non-essential foot traffic through the health service. This will help in the event of an outbreak and contact tracing is required. Individual circumstances impacted by the new arrangements may be considered on a case by case basis through requests to health service management. The new arrangements will be in place indefinitely at this stage.

19.01.2022 COVID-19 won't stop Santa coming to NSW this year. He’s been granted an exemption by Minister for Health Brad Hazzard.

18.01.2022 Do you want support to create new healthy habits for your family? Go4Fun Online is a FREE 10-week program that supports children and their families become healthier, happier and fitter - all while having FUN! To check eligibility criteria and find out more visit https://go4funonline.com.au/ or call 1800 780 900

18.01.2022 Hep C screening and education day at Sturt Park 10am - 2pm. See Flyer below. Coles vouchers available if screened.

18.01.2022 POST ALERT There is now only 1 day left for all teams to register for the "Lookateemlah Challenge 2" of the NSW Aboriginal Knockout Health Challenge and will be the last day to submit your teams forms. For more info, email us on [email protected]

18.01.2022 The NSW Get Healthy in Pregnancy Service is a free telephone based Health Coaching service offered by NSW Health and remains open during Coronavirus. Visit the ...website www.gethealthynsw.com.au/program/get-healthy-in-pregnancy/ for more information on how to have the healthiest pregnancy you can today! See more

18.01.2022 IMPORTANT NOTICE Visitors must wear a mask All visitors and patients/clients coming to any Far West LHD health service facility MUST wear a mask or face covering to enter. This measure is in place as of today and will remain until further notice. This is in response to the Greater Sydney cluster outbreak, with new COVID-19 measures implemented by NSW Health to prevent an outbreak of the virus in our facilities.... If you have a mask or face covering, please wear it. If you do not have one, we will give you one if possible. We’re asking everyone to bring their own mask or face covering to wear, which will help us manage our stocks. NSW Health is issuing an urgent call to all residents of NSW not only those in the Northern Beaches (Sydney) to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms. Anyone in the state with even the mildest symptoms such as headache, fatigue, cough, sore throat or runny nose, is asked to come forward immediately for testing, then isolate until a negative result is received. Don't forget: 1. If you're unwell, stay home. Get tested even if you have one symptom and it’s mild. Isolate. 2. Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out. 3. Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others. 4. Wear a mask in situations where you cannot physically distance. If you have any questions or concerns about COVID-19 you can call the National COVID 19 Call Centre on 1800 020 080. For any Public Health related issues contact 1300 066 055. The public's understanding and assistance during this time is greatly appreciated.

17.01.2022 Meningococcal disease can kill in hours if left untreated. If youre 15-24 years you have a higher risk. Know the symptoms & see a doctor urgently. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2XY7Izv

17.01.2022 Conspiracy theories on COVID-19 can be dangerous to the health of individuals and communities in NSW. When using social media, ensure the information youre reading is trustworthy and from a reliable public health source. Please access COVID-19 health advice and information on the latest restrictions from official channels including NSW Health and the NSW Government.... Visit nsw.gov.au/COVID-19 and continue to follow @FWLHD and @NSWHEALTH on Facebook.

16.01.2022 Help to stop the spread of COVID-19. Keep your family and loved ones safe. 1. If youre unwell stay in. Get tested. Isolate. 2. Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out. 3. Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others.... 4. Wear a mask in situations where you cannot physically distance. To find a testing clinic near you, visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectio//Pages/clinics.aspx

16.01.2022 The Western PHN is seeking your participation in a survey on after-hours health care services. Your response will help inform future after-hours services available in your local town. The survey is available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R2RBT3P or by using the QR code in the flyer below.

16.01.2022 STAFF AT DARETON PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE thank you for your support during this challenging year. Please be advised The Dareton Primary Health Centre Christmas Closure will be Thursday December 24 & reopen for business Monday January 11, 2021. Palliative Care - Clinical On Call services will continue during this time.... COVID testing will be available at Wentworth Hospital. Should you require health services during this time please contact your GP or Mildura Base Hospital. For all urgent matters please call Ambulance 000 We wish you and your families a Safe & Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you in 2021.

15.01.2022 Border communities To help stop the spread of COVID-19, NSW residents returning from VIC must now go into mandatory hotel quarantine. Importantly, there are no changes to border entry permits for border zone residents. Three things to know:... 1. You dont need a border permit for urgent medical reasons. Your health is a priority. 2. Border zone permits expire after 14 days. So, check your border zone permit expiry date, and apply for a new permit at service.nsw.gov.au or call Service NSW on 13 77 88 3. Mandatory hotel quarantine and entry restrictions dont apply to border communities. For the latest updates visit https://www.nsw.gov.au//what-you/border-restrictions/areas

14.01.2022 New rules have been introduced to pubs across NSW that limit bookings to a maximum of 10 people and cap the number of customers inside a venue to 300. These rules come into effect TODAY at 12:01 am (Friday 17 July 2020) Find out more at https://bit.ly/2ZADYKf

13.01.2022 BURONGA Do you need to get a COVID-19 test this weekend? A Pop Up Testing Clinic is available in Buronga seven days a week including Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm at the Midway Centre. Anyone with symptoms - even if they are mild is encouraged to be tested. Symptoms associated with COVID-19 include fever, cough, shortness of breath or a sore/scratchy throat.... Tests are free and you dont need a referral or appointment to attend. Staff will come to you in your car to collect information and swabs of your throat and nose. Those swabs are sent away for testing and results are normally available in 24 - 72 hours. Pop Up clinics provided in partnership with Far West LHD Dareton Primary Health Service and WNSW Public Health Unit. If you have any questions or concerns you can call the National COVID-19 Call Centre on 1800 020 080 or Healthdirect on 1800 022 222. For any Public Health related issues contact 1300 066 055.

13.01.2022 Easy to understand information about NSW border permits and how to apply - go to https://bit.ly/32pGXH4

13.01.2022 Far West In Focus - July 2020 The July 2020 edition of Far West In Focus - the monthly newsletter for the Far West LHD - is now available! You can view our newsletter at https://bit.ly/3gxSbNX

13.01.2022 Out and about? Don’t forget to pack hand sanitiser and some masks in a ziplock bag. Stay COVID safe. Remember, the best protection against COVID-19 is to do all of the following:... > Keep 1.5m apart. > Wash your hands regularly. > Stay home and get tested immediately if unwell. > Wear a mask if unable to physically distance. Even if you’re wearing a face mask, it’s really important to keep your distance from others, unless you live together.

12.01.2022 BURONGA Daily COVID-19 Pop Up Testing Clinic A daily COVID-19 Pop Up drive through Testing Clinic is available in Buronga seven days a week: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm at the Midway Centre.... Anyone with symptoms - even if they are mild is encouraged to be tested. Symptoms associated with COVID-19 include fever, cough, shortness of breath or a sore/scratchy throat. Tests are free and you dont need a referral or appointment to attend. Staff will come to you in your car to collect information and swabs of your throat and nose. Those swabs are sent away for testing and results are normally available in 24 - 72 hours. Pop Up clinics provided in partnership with Far West LHD Dareton Primary Health Service and WNSW Public Health Unit. If you have any questions or concerns you can call the National COVID-19 Call Centre on 1800 020 080 or Healthdirect on 1800 022 222. For any Public Health related issues contact 1300 066 055.

12.01.2022 IMPORTANT NOTICE - Please bring your own mask if visiting patients Anyone visiting a patient in a Far West LHD facility is asked to bring their own mask or face covering to wear, as part of new COVID-19 measures to prevent an outbreak of the virus in LHD facilities. The wearing of a mask or face covering whilst visiting a patient in a FWLHD facility was made mandatory last week (Friday, 24 July 2020)... . The health service is now asking visitors to bring their own mask or face covering. This will assist the health service in the monitoring of its supply of masks for use by staff and patients. This rule also applies to anyone attending a medical appointment in a FWLHD health service. Patients will not be refused treatment if their clinical condition does not allow them to wear a mask, The new NSW Health advice on mask use is underpinned by expert risk assessments. Mask wearing is another defence against COVID-19 but it is not a substitute for other established precautions such as hand hygiene and physical distancing. NSW Health has also directed all health workers in public hospitals must now wear a surgical mask if they are working within 1.5m of patients. Patients admitted to hospital are also strongly encouraged to wear a mask, especially when they are leaving their room, where possible. Wearing of face masks by the general population should be considered in situations where you are unable to maintain a physical distance of 1.5m. The public are reminded that visitor hours have also been further restricted to 10am to 12noon and 5pm to 7pm each day. Visitors to Broken Hill Health Service have also been restricted to one visitor per patient per day. These are additional measures to those already in place at FWLHD health services to ensure patient and staff safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new hours do not impact on people with health appointments or attending the Emergency Department. Please avoid all non-essential visits to the hospital. We want to minimise as much as we can, non-essential foot traffic through the health service. This will help in the event of an outbreak and contact tracing is required. Individual circumstances impacted by the new arrangements may be considered on a case by case basis through requests to health service management. The new arrangements will be in place indefinitely at this stage. Signs will be displayed about the new restrictions and information passed out at the entry Concierge service.

12.01.2022 DARETON COVID-19 Pop Up Testing Clinic TODAY A daily COVID-19 Pop Up drive through Testing Clinic is available in Dareton TODAY from 10am to 2pm at New Merinee Basketball Court. Anyone with symptoms - even if they are mild is encouraged to be tested. Symptoms associated with COVID-19 include fever, cough, shortness of breath or a sore/scratchy throat.... Tests are free and you dont need a referral or appointment to attend. Staff will come to you in your car to collect information and swabs of your throat and nose. Those swabs are sent away for testing and results are normally available in 24 - 72 hours. Pop Up clinics provided in partnership with RFDS, WNSW Public Health Unit and Far West LHD. If you have any questions or concerns you can call the National COVID-19 Call Centre on 1800 020 080 or Healthdirect on 1800 022 222. For any Public Health related issues contact 1300 066 055.

12.01.2022 We're on Twitter! Yes, the FWLHD has joined the tweeters. You can check us out at https://twitter.com/FarWestLHD

12.01.2022 Stepping On Virtual Watch this space! Stepping On is a community based falls prevention program for older people who have had a fall or fear falling. The program until recently has been delivered face to face. A NEW virtual delivery mode has now been developed with a small number of Stepping On Facilitators to be trained to trial the virtual program across Western NSW and Far West LHDs. This will form part of the larger state wide trial and see community members using a variety of technology including laptops and tablet devices. For more information contact Philipa Wrench at [email protected] or phone 02 6809 8975.

12.01.2022 IMPORTANT: Travelling from SA to NSW? Today the NSW Government has introduced important new public health measures that will help keep residents in NSW, and other parts of Australia, healthy and safe, and also assist South Australia to contain their new COVID-19 cases. NSW Health is asking people coming to NSW from South Australia, by whatever mode of transport, to complete a declaration form to check if they have visited any of the venues of concern identified by the South A...ustralian authorities and provide contact details if follow-up is required. This also applies people who have been in South Australia within the past 14 days. The form is available here: https://bit.ly/38XiNHw The list of venues of concern are available here: https://bit.ly/2UCfPja Anyone who has been in South Australia since Friday 6 November should regularly monitor the SA Health alert page for venues of concern and follow the advice of SA Health. They must immediately self-isolate if they have been to any venues where this is advised, and get tested if even the mildest of symptoms appear. Travellers who are not NSW residents who have visited any of these venues will not be permitted to travel to NSW until the 14-day period has elapsed. Non-residents wishing to transit through NSW will be allowed to do so, provided they take the most direct route and can do so in a way that poses no risk to others. The form will be distributed to South Australian travellers arriving at NSW transport hubs such as airports, and in areas such as Broken Hill which is a high-traffic location. Travellers are asked to fill in the form within the 24-hour period before they arrive in NSW, and may be asked to produce their declaration form. The details provided through the form will be important for NSW contact tracing efforts, which have been shown to play a vital role in limiting the spread of COVID-19. NSW Health continues to advise NSW residents to defer non-essential travel to Adelaide, while people from Adelaide should defer non-essential travel to NSW.

10.01.2022 Aboriginal recording artists Nooky and Mi-Kaisha Masella have collaborated to produce a new track that encourages young Aboriginal people to keep themselves and their communities safe from COVID-19. Aboriginal people in New South Wales are at greater risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19. This heightened risk makes it essential for frequent and reliable information to reach and circulate within Aboriginal communities. I was motivated to be part of this project bec...ause I knew how important it was to amplify Indigenous voices and the message of keeping mob safe during the pandemic, Darumbal, Murri and Tongan woman Mi-Kaisha said. I knew how greatly COVID-19 had impacted the wellbeing of Mob and wanted to create music with a message of encouragement. Co-written and performed by Mi-Kaisha with hip hop artist and Yuin man Nooky, the track speaks to Aboriginal youth about their role in keeping their communities safe. The video clip, recorded in Sydneys inner-city suburb of Redfern, features choreography by Yuin, Bundjalung, Munanjali, Gamillaraay and Murray Island nations man, Darren Compton. Its a critical time in the fight against COVID-19. Its important for our Mob to know that weve still got to practice social distancing, good hygiene, washing our hands, things like that, and thats what this track is about, helping get that message out there, Nooky said. I know our mob want to hang out with family but weve got to think of other people during this, especially our Elders, I know things are tough but well get through it together. Key themes include keeping a safe distance from others, keeping in contact with people during isolation, and drawing strength from the Aboriginal cultural sense of family and community connectedness. I hope it reassures people and encourages Mob to continue to stay COVID safe. We encourage everyone to keep social distancing, washing hands, even wearing a mask in public spaces and doing what we can to stop the spread, Mi-Kaisha said. The track, titled One Point 5, and accompanying music video are part of NSW Healths COVID-19 Aboriginal Communications Strategy, developed in partnership with First Nations agency, 33 Creative, and forms an important part of the multi-pronged approach the NSW Government is taking to communicating about COVID-19. If you need social and emotional wellbeing support, call the COVID-19 mental health line: 1800 512 348. For the latest information on COVID-19, visit nsw.gov.au.

10.01.2022 Dr Jan Fizzell (NSW Health Medical Advisor) has some important advice for those living in FWLHD communities along the Victorian border.

10.01.2022 Border community residents who travel between Victoria and NSW for work, care or medical treatment are eligible for a permit. For more information go to https://bit.ly/2W3rEjz

09.01.2022 IMPORTANT NOTICE - New restricted visitor hours at Far West LHD health services for COVID-19 Visitor hours at Far West LHD health services will be further restricted as of Thursday (23 July 2020) as an added precaution to prevent an outbreak of COVID-19 in those facilities. Visitor hours will be restricted to 10am to 12noon and 5pm to 7pm each day. This is in addition to visitor measures already in place at FWLHD health services to ensure patient and staff safety during the C...OVID-19 pandemic. The new hours come into effect on Thursday, 23 July 2020. They do not impact on people with health appointments or attending the Emergency Department. Mr Umit Agis, Chief Executive, Far West LHD, said the extra visitor arrangements aim to further protect hospital patients, and those more vulnerable to the virus, as well as our staff and ultimately the community. I ask everyone to really think about whether they need to visit their health service at this time. We want to minimise, as much as we can, non-essential foot traffic through the health service. This will help in the event of an outbreak and contact tracing is required, he said. Mr Agis added it would be preferable and safer for the time being for everyone to avoid all non-essential visits to the hospital. He said individual circumstances impacted by the new arrangements may be considered on a case by case basis through requests to health service management. The new arrangements will be in place indefinitely at this stage. Signs will be displayed about the new restrictions and information passed out at the entry Concierge service. I ask everyone to be understanding about this new measure and please have patience with the BHHS concierge and hospital staff, said Mr Agis. It is critical that anyone feeling unwell even with the mildest of symptoms such as a runny nose or scratchy throat seeks testing and self-isolates until they get the result. Stay at home, and do not go to work or catch public transport until you are cleared of COVID-19. Everyone should observe physical distancing and hygiene measures at all times. If you have any questions or concerns about COVID-19 you can call the National COVID 19 Call Centre on 1800 020 080. For any Public Health related issues contact 1300 066 055.

09.01.2022 Wearing a mask can help protect members of the community from COVID-19. When in indoor environments such as catching public transport, working at a caf or restaurant please wear a mask and attending a place of worship, wear a mask to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Putting on and taking off a face mask is fast and easy, however its important that you do so safely. Watch this video as Dr Jan Fizzell explains how to correctly wear a mask.

08.01.2022 WENTWORTH COVID-19 Drive Thru Testing Clinic available all week A daily COVID-19 Drive Thru Testing Clinic is available in Wentworth Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm at Wentworth Health Service. Anyone with symptoms - even if they are mild is encouraged to be tested. Symptoms associated with COVID-19 include fever, cough, shortness of breath or a sore/scratchy throat.... Tests are free and you dont need a referral or appointment to attend. Staff will come to you in your car to collect information and swabs of your throat and nose. Those swabs are sent away for testing and results are normally available in 24 - 72 hours. If you have any questions or concerns you can call the National COVID-19 Call Centre on 1800 020 080 or Healthdirect on 1800 022 222. For any Public Health related issues contact 1300 066 055.

08.01.2022 CLOSED TODAY Midway Drive Thru Clinic The Midway COVID-19 Drive Thru clinic is closed today and is scheduled to reopen on Monday (9.30am to 12.30pm). If you require a COVID-19 test please go to the Wentworth Health Service between 10am and 2pm.... Even if you have one symptom or the mildest of symptoms, get tested for COVID-19. Symptoms can include fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, body aches, sore or scratchy throat, headache, runny nose, muscle pain, vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, or loss of taste or smell. If you have any questions or concerns you can call the National COVID 19 Call Centre on 1800 020 080. For any Public Health related issues contact 1300 066 055.

07.01.2022 Be careful during heatwave It's starting to heat up and everyone is urged to be cautious during heatwave conditions that are forecast across the Far West tomorrow and Saturday. You should stay indoors during the heat of the day, minimise your physical activity and keep hydrated during the heatwave.... Take the risk of heat related illnesses seriously - heat wave conditions can cause severe illness, hospital admission and even death. Heat puts a lot of strain on the body and can cause dehydration, heat stress and heat stroke. It can also make underlying health conditions worse. Simple precautions can reduce the risk of heat-related illness. It’s best to try and avoid the heat of the day by staying indoors. If you don’t have air conditioning, using a fan and keeping curtains shut can help to keep you cool. It’s also important to minimise physical activity and to drink plenty of water. It’s also really important to stay in regular contact with elderly neighbours, friends and relatives because they may be more vulnerable to the heat. Signs of heat-related illness include dizziness, tiredness, irritability, thirst, fainting, muscle pains or cramps, headache, changes in skin colour, rapid pulse, shallow breathing, vomiting and confusion. It’s important to get to a cool place quickly if symptoms occur. People showing severe signs of heat-related illness should seek urgent medical attention, in an emergency situation call Triple Zero (000). More information can be found at the NSW Health website: www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/beattheheat

06.01.2022 BURONGA Daily COVID-19 Pop Up Testing Clinic including this weekend! A daily COVID-19 Pop Up drive through Testing Clinic is available in Buronga seven days a week: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm at the Midway Centre.... Anyone with symptoms - even if they are mild is encouraged to be tested. Symptoms associated with COVID-19 include fever, cough, shortness of breath or a sore/scratchy throat. Tests are free and you dont need a referral or appointment to attend. Staff will come to you in your car to collect information and swabs of your throat and nose. Those swabs are sent away for testing and results are normally available in 24 - 72 hours. Pop Up clinics provided in partnership with Far West LHD Dareton Primary Health Service and WNSW Public Health Unit. If you have any questions or concerns you can call the National COVID-19 Call Centre on 1800 020 080 or Healthdirect on 1800 022 222. For any Public Health related issues contact 1300 066 055.

06.01.2022 Do you know your Two Rivers Health Council members? Judy Aitken has been a member of Far West Local District Two Rivers Health Council since 2016. Past employment includes real estate and building consultancy. Judy's family have lived in Buronga for many years. The health council members work with Dareton Primary Health and Mental Health Drug and Alcohol team and the Wentworth Hospital to ensure the needs of the community are considered in service and program development.

05.01.2022 If you are looking for information about COVID-19 border restrictions, go to these websites: NSW Government - Guide to Border Restrictions at https://bit.ly/2EDL9JL This site has links to the latest updates and statistics including all relevant information about COVID-19.... SA GOVERNMENT Cross Border Travel at https://bit.ly/2D64vH0 COVID-19 Response at https://bit.ly/3hxmtB9 VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT COVID-19 Information at https://bit.ly/3llP66D Restriction Levels at https://bit.ly/3b0yk8v Victorian and NSW Border Restrictions at https://bit.ly/2YBx72r QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT COVID-19 Information at https://bit.ly/2YE8dz5 Border Restrictions at https://bit.ly/3b01159

04.01.2022 BURONGA COVID-19 Pop Up Testing Clinic available all week A daily COVID-19 Pop Up drive through Testing Clinic is available in Buronga seven days a week: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm at the Midway Centre.... Anyone with symptoms - even if they are mild is encouraged to be tested. Symptoms associated with COVID-19 include fever, cough, shortness of breath or a sore/scratchy throat. Tests are free and you dont need a referral or appointment to attend. Staff will come to you in your car to collect information and swabs of your throat and nose. Those swabs are sent away for testing and results are normally available in 24 - 72 hours. Pop Up clinics provided in partnership with Far West LHD Dareton Primary Health Service and WNSW Public Health Unit. If you have any questions or concerns you can call the National COVID-19 Call Centre on 1800 020 080 or Healthdirect on 1800 022 222. For any Public Health related issues contact 1300 066 055.

03.01.2022 UPDATED TRAVEL ADVICE for ADELAIDE Following the recent case notifications in South Australia, health and travel advice has been upgraded. NSW residents are now advised to defer non-essential travel to Adelaide, while people from Adelaide should defer non-essential travel to NSW. If you have recently returned from Adelaide and have been to any of the sites of concern listed on the SA Health website at https://bit.ly/35zNArJ whether listed as People who must quarantine or M...onitor your symptoms, please get tested immediately, regardless of symptoms. People who must quarantine must isolate for a full 14 days from the time they were at the venue, regardless of whether the test result is positive or negative. People who visited the Monitor your symptoms locations should isolate until a negative result has been received, and get tested and isolate again should any symptoms develop. If you have visited Adelaide on or since 7 November, even if you did not visit the listed venues, please minimise contact with other people until 14 days after you were last in Adelaide. That means avoiding contact with other households, and minimising contact at work and socially as much as possible. Please monitor for symptoms and get tested and isolate immediately if they appear. Screening is available at all of the Far West LHD’s facilities call the facility for their hours of operation. NSW Health is continuing to contact people who have recently arrived on flights from South Australia, and is screening all new arrivals via plane and bus. This includes asking whether they have visited any of the venues of concern, and testing those who have symptoms. Please contact NSW Health on 1300 066 055 if you have any queries about recent travel to Adelaide, or would like assistance in accessing testing if you have been at any of the venues of concern identified by SA Health.

03.01.2022 COVID-19 and Hay Fever COVID-19 and hay fever share some similar symptoms. This means it may be difficult to tell the difference between them. If you have any COVID-19 symptoms (even if you suspect its just your first allergy attack of the season), get tested immediately for COVID-19.... If the test result is negative and symptoms persist, talk to your GP about a management plan during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information go to https://bit.ly/2QIwkbB

03.01.2022 Please bring your own mask or face covering if visiting patients The wearing of a mask or face covering whilst visiting a patient in a FWLHD facility is mandatory. and everyone is asked to bring their own mask or face covering to wear. This is part of our COVID-19 measures to prevent an outbreak of the virus in LHD facilities. Bringing your own mask or face covering will help us in the management of our supply of masks for use by staff and patients.... The wearing of a mask or face covering also applies to anyone attending a medical appointment in a FWLHD health service. The new NSW Health advice on mask use is underpinned by expert risk assessments. Mask wearing is another defence against COVID-19 but it is not a substitute for other established precautions such as hand hygiene and physical distancing. Dont forget: 1. If youre unwell, stay home. Get tested. Isolate. 2. Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out. 3. Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others. 4. Wear a mask in situations where you cannot physically distance.

02.01.2022 When visiting with family and friends, keep a safe distance (two big steps) from anyone you don’t live with. Get together outdoors where possible. If anyone feels unwell, they should get tested immediately and stay home. By being COVID safe you’ll be protecting yourself, your family, your friends and your community. To find your nearest testing clinic, visit https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-a/clinics

01.01.2022 Covid-19 Drive through clinic details for Wentworth Hospital and Dareton Primary Health clinics.

01.01.2022 Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Everyone deserves a life free from violence. If you are experiencing domestic or family violence, we encourage you to speak out. If you or your family are in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).

01.01.2022 Easy to understand information about the NSW Public Health Act regarding COVID-19 - go here https://bit.ly/2ZyNGg5 for the easy-read guide.

01.01.2022 COVID CLINIC TESTING HOURS AT THE WENTWORTH HOSPITAL MONDAY CLOSED... TUESDAY 10.00 to 3.00pm WEDNESDAY 10.00 to 3.00pm THURSDAY 10.00 to 3.00pm FRIDAY CLOSED NO CLINICS OVER WEEKENDS OR PUBLIC HOLIDAYS