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25.01.2022 ***UPDATE***: We understand there are several questions that you may have right now. Please read the dot points below that outline what has been announced today.... As soon as the new direction is finalised, updates will be provided. Until such time, we can only provide the information already included in this post. We thank you for your patience. We are working hard to get this information to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your questions and your patience in relation to the current COVID-19 Stay at Home Direction. This sudden change in Direction is based upon new information that we have received in relation to the Parafield Cluster. We understand this may cause some confusion and we'll endeavour to provide you with information as it becomes available. Our actions have been based upon health advice to ensure the safety of the South Australian community and we thank the public for their support and patience during this period. Here is what we can tell you: As of 12pm today, Friday 20 November 2020 exercise outside of your home with members of your household is permitted. Masks are not mandatory but are encouraged. Schools will re-open on Monday 23 November 2020. We will continue to review all Directions with the aim to open the borders to VIC on 1 December as originally planned and further open our state by reducing restrictions. As of 12:01am on Sunday 22 November (Midnight Saturday) we will revert back to similar restrictions that were in place on Monday 16 November 2020. This includes: 1 person per 4 square metres will apply. No dancing or vertical consumption. Updated gathering provision numbers being: Onsite purchase and consumption of food and beverages- 100 people maximum and no more than 10 people at each table. Funerals- 50 people maximum Weddings- 150 people maximum and registration of all guests with SA Health Religious ceremonies (not including a wedding or funeral)- 100 people maximum Private gatherings- 50 people maximum Private residence- 10 people per house (unless more than 10 people permanently reside at the residence) All food and beverages will need to be consumed while seated. Personal care workers will need to wear masks. Gyms are permitted to reopen. We appreciate that there is a lot to understand as things are changing. Please stay connected to this page and the www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/ website as we work on the new Direction and update all information as quickly as possible.

23.01.2022 Amazing work Kye! https://fb.watch/1NvlHO6nLv/

22.01.2022 Empowrd will continue to safely provide the services you require during this period of restricted community mobility in SA. We are still available by email or phone on 8683 4401. Take care everyone!

22.01.2022 It's NAIDOC Week! NAIDOC Week celebrations are an opportunity to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. To find out more and learn what's on visit https://www.naidoc.org.au/about/naidoc-week #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

20.01.2022 Independent Support Workers Education Classes: Empowrd are now hosting classes to provide education and answer questions for all Independent Support Workers within our community. These sessions will explain what NDIS plans are and how you can find work and provide services as an Independent Support Worker. ... We will also cover a wide range of topics including : - Overview of the NDIS requirements -Overview of Plan Management and payments -Finding work and your responsibilities as an independent support worker -Connecting with NDIS participants -Invoicing, rostering, quoting, reports and recommendations -Individualised Support Plans and Service Agreements To book a session or for more information, please see on our website here: https://www.empowrd.com.au/support-workers#jump

18.01.2022 R U OK? - https://mailchi.mp/empowrd/ndisparticipants-1351940

18.01.2022 Christmas can be a particularly difficult time for some, and it may look a little bit different this year for most of us. If you’re struggling and need to talk ...to someone about how you’re feeling, help is available. Our network of specialist services is only a phone call away, and some have online chat options available. Visit our COVID-19 Mental Health support web portal for resources and more information: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVID19MentalHealthSupport.

14.01.2022 International Deaf Week! - https://mailchi.mp/empowrd/ndisparticipants-1356488

12.01.2022 Kleefstra Syndrome Awareness Day!

11.01.2022 Well done David

11.01.2022 A true inspiration!

09.01.2022 Independent Support Workers Education Classes: Empowrd are hosting classes to provide education and answer questions for all Independent Support Workers within our community. Our next session is being held next Monday 22/03/21, with spots still available. ... These sessions will explain what NDIS plans are and how you can find work and provide services as an Independent Support Worker. We will also cover a wide range of topics including : - Overview of the NDIS requirements -Overview of Plan Management and payments -Finding work and your responsibilities as an independent support worker -Connecting with NDIS participants -Invoicing, rostering, quoting, reports and recommendations -Individualised Support Plans and Service Agreements To book a session or for more information, please see on our website here: https://www.empowrd.com.au/support-workers#jump

05.01.2022 Time with family But also... time with family We get it, this can be a really tough time of year.

05.01.2022 A facebook group created to share advice, support and discussions for private support workers in and surrounding Port Lincoln!

05.01.2022 Letter to our South Australian Clients and Families (most of which should be useful to most South Australians with disability and their families!): You have no... doubt heard the news yesterday, that here in South Australia we are now in a six day hard lockdown. What South Australians can’t do You will not be allowed outside of your home, except for essential trips the supermarket or immediate medical appointments and supplies for example. You are not allowed to go for a walk or do exercise outside of your home and yard. Shopping centres will be shut except for supermarkets/pharmacies, and take-away food places will also be closed. What South Australians with Disability can do Children of essential workers and vulnerable children (which includes disabled children unable to be cared for at home) are the only children allowed at school over the next week. Disabled people with significant behavioural support needs which cannot be met within their home/yard and need to be able to go out to walk for example, can apply for a health exemption at [email protected] - your Support Coordinator can help you make this application. Support workers that are needed for essential services for you are still allowed at your home and they are allowed to travel to you. This includes where someone needs to go out to regulate severe behavioural support needs. How The Growing Space can help If you are reliant on take-away food (all of which are now closed), or do not have enough essential food or medical/consumable supplies or any other urgent need please contact your Support Coordinator as soon as you can and we will work to arrange the supports you need. Please contact your Support Coordinator for any support you need and we will do what we can to help. We can also help with explaining special NDIS changes due to lockdown. You can find more information at https://www.ndis.gov.au/coronavirus. An Easy English explanation I have attached an Easy English document at https://www.thegrowingspace.com.au//South-Australia-Covid- which explains the changes and how we can help. This might be useful for you, or someone you love. Free video e-Learning The Growing Space Learning team have TODAY released our Thriving Through COVID-19 online learning course given the new lockdown in SA, we have decided to offer this course for FREE, so do please sign yourself up and watch whenever it suits you! https://learning.thegrowingspace.com.au/ We’ve got your back Myself and our Growing Space Team wish you all the best for the next week, and please know that we are here, we’ve got your back. We’re all still working and available and can help answer your questions and get you the supports you need if we don’t know the answer to a question, we will find out and get back to you, as quickly as we can. Take care, Sam The Growing Space We also have a bunch of actually useful resources at www.TheGrowingSpace.com.au/covid19 pic desc: page three from our Easy English document which states "You should wear a mask when you leave your home. This will help to stop the spread of the coronavirus. It is very important to stay at home. You cannot go for a walk or outside your house and yard to exercise. What is closed now? shopping centres takeaway food schools cafes and restaurants and bars parks cinemas and bowling alleys most places where people work day programs" accompanied by appropriate images to support Easy English ESSENTIAL WORKERS A person may leave the home for the purpose of undertaking duties as an essential worker which are classified as those people who perform work which is essential for the continued operation of any of the following operations/businesses; a blood bank (including blood collection and delivery); air transport (including airports); Australian Border Force and Commonwealth law enforcement and intelligence agency services ; bottle shop; care services for people with particular needs because of homelessness, age, infirmity, disability, illness or chronic health; childcare, early childhood education, primary/secondary schools; consular and diplomatic services; distribution centre; emergency services being: ambulance services; firefighting services; medical retrieval services (including Royal Flying Doctor Services); military and defence services deployed activities in South Australia; paramedical services; police services; state emergency services; essential health services; essential infrastructure and essential services within the Essential Services Act 1981 (SA); factory or facility (only operations which would otherwise cause damage to the plant and equipment); financial institution; freight services (including postal and courier services); hardware store; hotel or motel accommodation; journalists and media services; National Heavy Vehicle Regulator compliance activities organisations that provide urgent services necessary for the health and safety of any person, animal or premises (e.g. plumbing, Centrelink services and Foodbank); pet store or veterinary clinic; petrol station; pharmacy; post office; primary industries (only to ensure adequate supply of food and care of crops and animals); production and distribution of food for sale by supermarket/butcher/fruit/vegetable store/fishmonger other than production at a red meat abattoir, liquor sales at a bottle shop and medical and pharmaceutical products; public transport (including taxis and other public passenger services) state or local government services which are deemed essential by their Chief Executive; supermarket, butcher, fruit and vegetable store or fishmonger (but not an indoor or outdoor market); truckstops and roadhouses; and vehicle repair and mechanical services (including roadside assistance). REASONS TO LEAVE HOME One person can leave their home, per day, for the purposes of obtaining essential goods or service from a: consular and diplomatic services; distribution centre; financial institution; hardware store; home commonly known as a bottle shop; pet store or veterinary clinic; petrol station; pharmacy; post office; supermarket, butcher, fruit and vegetable store or fishmonger (but not an indoor or outdoor market); urgent services necessary for the health and safety or any person, animal or premises; and vehicle mechanical services. shops defined above may open and close at any time for the purposes of essential goods or services. A person may leave home with a dependent if they cannot be left at home alone. People may also leave their home to: access child care, primary or secondary education services if the child is that of an essential worker, resides in the care of the State or there are circumstances of vulnerability; adhere to shared parenting arrangements (court or otherwise); comply with a legal requirement at a place such as a police station, court or other home relating to justice or law enforcement; donate blood; ensure adequate supply of food, care and exercise to animals that are situated away from the home if no other person is available; escape harm or risk of harm, including in relation to family violence or violence of another person at the home; obtain essential health services; provide care and support to a relative or other person due to their health or because of homelessness, age, infirmity, disability, illness or chronic health condition; provide child-minding assistance so that the parent/guardian can leave to obtain essential goods or service and/or for the purpose of undertaking duties as an essential worker; provide end of life support to an immediate family member; undergo a COVID-19 test; and undertake work as an essential worker. People may also leave their home in an emergency situation. In obtaining essential goods or services, or as an essential worker a person may use public transport . They must travel to and from the location via the most direct and practicable means. ESSENTIAL HEALTH SERVICES The following essential health services are permitted: Emergency surgery, procedures and medical consulting where failing to provide will lead to loss of life/limb or permanent disability; Non-emergency surgery, procedures and medical consulting where failing to provide will lead to loss of life or permanent disability; Health services provided in a hospital Emergency Department, by a General Practitioner and at a hospital radiology service; Drug and alcohol services may be provided. Medical procedures or services that relate to the following: Procedures and surgical treatment by dentists in authorized public health care centres in the management of patients with obvious facial swelling due to infection, facial trauma or severe unrelenting pain; Procedures to complete a cycle of IV treatment that was commenced before the implementation of the direction or any procedure required for the preservation of eggs for future IVF which is required to prevent eggs from becoming non-viable; and Surgical termination of pregnancy Allied health services may be provided by applied health professionals when working in providing critical clinical care or in private practice or students, medical/nursing/midwifery/allied health on placement. Mental health services may be provided in hospital emergency, at inpatient psychiatric services, by allied health professionals providing mental health services in hospital, private psychiatric practices or by allied health professionals in community settings with a preference of telehealth but face-to-face is permitted in the instance of emergency clinical care in life-threatening situations. Please remain calm and be patient while we work together to get this information out to the community of South Australia. All directions, frequently asked questions and other information can be found here: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations

04.01.2022 Check in on your friends today! (and everyday!!) #RUOK