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Robe Medical Centre

Locality: Robe, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8768 2012

Address: 1 Smillie St 5276 Robe, SA, Australia

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25.01.2022 COVID-19 Health Alert 25 November 2020 (7.25pm) One new positive case of COVID-19 has been identified in a female student from Woodville High School. Anyon...e who attended Woodville High School, 11 Actil Avenue St Clair, on Monday 23 November must isolate immediately with all members of their household until further notice. Further advice will be provided to all staff, students and their families/caregivers as soon as possible. Woodville High School will be closed tomorrow to undergo deep cleaning and to allow SA Health to conduct detailed contact tracing and risk assessment. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms should present for testing as soon as possible. Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing for the full list of affected locations. To find a location to get a COVID-19 test visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting

25.01.2022 [HEALTH ALERT] There is a significantly higher risk of COVID-19 in South Australia due to the current outbreak in Victoria. So what can you do to help stop... the spread? 1If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, no matter how mild, you need to get tested as soon as possible. 2If you know someone with symptoms of COVID-19, kindly encourage them to seek testing. Once you get a test, please return home immediately and wait for your results. If you receive a negative test result, you should still stay at home and not attend work, or school/childcare until you are feeling well again. Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting or call the COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 to find a testing location.

25.01.2022 An update has been made to the public activity restrictions in South Australia. The Emergency Management (Public Activities No 13) (COVID-19) Direction 2020 has... been revoked and replaced by the Emergency Management (Public Activities No 14) (COVID-19) Direction 2020. This new Direction comes into effect as of 12:01am Tuesday 1 December 2020. The new Direction provides an update to density requirements, gathering provisions, requirements for fixed seating venues, the COVID-SAfe Check in & mask requirements for health services. . DENSITY REQUIREMENTS The following density requirements apply: Indoor Place (other than a private function)- 1 person per 4sqm Outdoor Place- 1 person per 2sqm People must use their best endeavours to implement physical distancing and remain 1.5m from people they do not know. Note- The occupier/owner of a place must calculate the density requirements based on the space available for members of the public to use for the defined activity (not including bathrooms etc). This does not include staff areas and staff who are working are not calculated in the capacity number. . GATHERING PROVISIONS The following gathering provisions apply: Private function (including wedding and funerals)- 150 people max 1 person per 2 sqm Private residence- 10 people per house (unless more than 10 people permanently reside at the residence) Private place- 150 people max Holiday accommodation- The maximum number of people permitted to sleep at the place as set by the accommodation provider Caravan park or camping ground- 6 people max per site and no more than 6 visitors. Children under the age of 16 are not included. Note- Children and infants of any age are counted in the above gathering and density provisions, other than at caravan parks where children under the age of 16 are not included. . CONSUMPTION OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES Food and beverages which are served for consumption at venues (including pubs, cafes, clubs, restaurants, wineries, etc.) must be consumed whilst seated when indoors. Food and beverages can be consumed whilst standing or seated when outdoors. Communal food and beverages are not permitted. If people are sitting at a bar there must be no food preparation taking place. . PRIVATE FUNCTIONS (INCLUDING WEDDINGS/FUNERALS) Private functions include weddings, funerals, parties or any other function which is by invite only that is held at licensed premises. The function must be in a designated area which has no public access and where possible separate bathroom facilities from the rest of the venue. Guests must use their best endeavours to remain segregated from other patrons at the premises. The maximum number of people permitted is 150 people and the density provision of 1 person per 2sqm applies regardless of whether the function is indoors or outdoors. Food and beverages must have no shared utensils but can be consumed while standing. Dancing is also permitted. . CINEMA, THEATRE & OTHER FIXED SEATING VENUES Any indoor cinema, theatre or any other place where the activity includes a fixed seating must implement a ‘checkerboard’ seating arrangement and must not have over 50% of their standard capacity in patrons. . FITNESS, RECREATION ACTIVITIES & SPORT Fitness, recreation activities & sport can resume. Swimming or other activities at swimming pools used by the public are permitted to operate providing there are no more than 50 people in a pool at any one time. . COVID-SAFE CHECK IN Any operation with a COVID Safe Plan must also use an approved contact tracing system which includes the COVID-SAfe Check in, Scan Tek or any other electronic platform which is approved by the state coordinator. Those who have a COVID Safe Plan will be issued with a QR code which will be attached to the approved plan & must be displayed in the premises/business/venue. A person who participates in a defined public activity or who enters a venue must upload their relevant contact details. If the system is not working or the person is unable to upload their details they must provide their details to the venue operator & these details must be retained. A reminder that all defined public activities (other than home health services) must have a COVID Safe Plan which can be completed here: www.covid-19.sa.gov.au This is the responsibility of the person who has care and control of the place or where the place is used by several people the owner/primary caretaker must ensure these systems are in place. *****NOTE***** The SA Health requirement for the Health Services Sector to generate COVID Safe Plans with QR codes is a new and significant change for a large group of organisations; Given this cohort has not previously been required to have COVID safe plans a period of 72 hours is being provided to allow SA Health the opportunity to further communicate with the Sector & allow organisations go online and generate COVID safe plans with associated QR codes. During this period enforcement action will not be taken, but all business must implement the requirements as soon as possible, & within the 72 hour grace period. . HEALTH CARE, RESIDENTIAL CARE, DISABILITY SUPPORT & AGED CARE SERVICES Masks must be worn in defined health care, residential care, disability support or aged are services. A full list of these services can be found in Schedule 2 of the Direction: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-/public-activities A single use surgical mask which covers the nose & mouth must be worn by all people including: care providers, patients, clients, residents, admin & other staff, employees, visitors, students, contractors & any other person when they are in the presence of other people. Note- a person is exempt where; the mask will hinder the care which is being provided, there is a medical condition, communication with a person who is deaf or hard of hearing is required, the person is under 12 and the person is a live in staff member or a resident of a residential care facility. . PERSONAL CARE ACTIVITIES People providing personal care services must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) if they are providing these services at hairdressers, barbershops, beauty and nail salons, tattoo parlours, wellness centres/day spas/massage parlours, saunas/bathhouses and any other place which beauty therapy/tanning/waxing/piercing/body modification takes place. . INDOOR PLAY CENTRES, AMUSEMENT PARKS & ARCADES Indoor play centres, amusement parks and arcades are not permitted to open. These facilities must remain closed & must not allow any member of the public to enter the facilities. . COVID MANAGEMENT PLANS A SA Health approved COVID Management plan is required where more than 1000 people are expected to attend, or to operate a night club at relevant licensed premises. . COVID MARSHAL A reminder that a COVID Marshal is required for the onsite purchase & consumption of food or beverages, ceremonies, private function, supermarkets, hardware stores, distribution centres, gymnasiums and fitness centres, swimming pools used by the public, sporting clubs or any event with a COVID Management Plan. COVID Marshals are not permitted to undertake any other activities where there are more than 200 people. For more information visit: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/business-and-/covid-marshals . FURTHER COVID-19 ADVICE The SA Government has released updated COVID-19 advice due to the Parafield cluster. Please note that the wearing of masks is recommended does not form part of the Direction. South Australian residents should wear a mask when physical distancing of 1.5m cannot be observed, e.g. on public transport. It is acknowledged how broad these restrictions are, but they are critical in dealing with the spread of COVID-19. All existing directions, frequently asked questions and other information can be found here: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations If you require further information you can call the SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 between the hours of 9am to 5pm 7 days per week or go to the SA Health website at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au or www.sa.gov.au/covid-19

24.01.2022 We have been instructed that our COVID Safe plan must include a contact tracing system, such as the COVID Safe Check-In. We will be implementing this as of tomorrow, 1 December 2020. All people (including patients, patient’s family members and contractors) are required to wear single use surgical masks when on healthcare sites. Cloth masks are not sufficient for healthcare settings. We ask that you provide your own mask if possible, our supply is limited due to the demand. You can download a QR App or the mySA Gov App from the App Store or Google Play.

23.01.2022 COVID-19 Health Alert 17 November 2020 (8.40pm) Advice has been issued for the following locations: Thomas More College Roma Mitchell Secondary College... Mawson Lakes School and Preschool Holy Family Catholic School Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Parafield Gardens Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing to read the specific quarantine and testing advice for each site.

23.01.2022 SA Health are sending text alert messages to people who have entered South Australia from Victoria since the border restrictions changed on 9 July. These mess...ages advise people to get tested in the first 24 hours and on day 12 of their 14 day self-quarantine period. These messages will be sent daily to SA residents who have returned from Victoria and are self-quarantining. Some essential travellers crossing the border will have received the text alert, however, essential travellers only need to be tested if symptoms develop (even if symptoms are very mild). There is a higher risk of COVID-19 in South Australia because of the current outbreak in Victoria, so it’s important that anyone who develops symptoms of COVID-19 seeks testing immediately: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting

22.01.2022 COVID-19 Health Alert 26 November 2020 (8.28pm) New locations added If you visited any of the below locations during the listed times, you do not need to... self-quarantine. Monitor yourself for symptoms. You only need to get tested if you have symptoms. KILKENNY Armada Arndale Shopping Centre, 470 Torrens Rd Sunday 22 November 11.00 am 11.30 am Sunday 15 November 11.30 am 12.30 pm PORT ADELAIDE Port Adelaide Plaza 200-220 Commercial Rd Sunday 15 November 3.00 pm 3.30 pm Friday 13 November 6.40 pm 9.30 pm Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing for the full list of affected locations. To find a location to get a COVID-19 test visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting

22.01.2022 COVID-19 Health Alert 29 November 2020 (12.05pm) Seek testing immediately Someone infected with COVID-19 has visited the below locations during the liste...d times. You should seek testing immediately, even if you do not have any symptoms, and isolate until you get your results. You do not need to self-quarantine if you receive a negative test but you should monitor for symptoms and get re-tested immediately if symptoms develop. Big W Brickworks, South Rd, Torrensville - Sunday 22 November 12.15pm to 12.50pm Flinders University Sturt Campus, Bedford Park - 13 November to 28 November Foodland, The Parade, Norwood - Sunday 22 November 1.20pm to 2.00pm Kmart, Anzac Hwy, Kurralta Park - Sunday 22 November 2.45pm to 3.10pm Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing for the full list of affected locations. To find a location to get a COVID-19 test visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting

22.01.2022 COVID-19 Health Alert 17 November 2020 (7.35pm ) New locations added If you visited any of the below locations during the listed times, you do not need t...o self-quarantine. Monitor yourself for symptoms. You only need to get tested if you have symptoms. ADELAIDE Bensons Radiology, 3/18 North Terrace Friday 13 November 8.30am 8.45am Bus 502 - Bus Stop H2 On Grenfell Street Friday 13 November 9.00am 9.30am Bus (GA1/GA2/GA3) from bus stop near train station Wednesday 11 November 3.40pm 4.38pm GEPPS CROSS Stratco, 59 Port Wakefield Rd Saturday 14 November 12.45pm 1.25pm ELIZABETH Elizabeth Shopping Centre Wednesday 11 November 10.00am 10.45am GLENGOWRIE Morphett Arms Hotel, 138 Morphett Rd Friday 13 November 5.00pm 10.00pm HENDON Prime Liquidators, 6 Philips Cres Saturday 14 November 12.00pm 12.30pm PARA HILLS 502x Bus - Stop 39 On Bridge Road to Stop S1 On Grenfell Street Friday 13 November 7.45am 8.15am PORT ADELAIDE Funk Coffee, T15/200-220 Commercial Rd Saturday 14 November 5.00pm 5.15pm Hungry Jacks, 321 Commercial Rd Port Adelaide Between 7.30pm Friday 13 November 2.30am Saturday 14 November ROSEWATER United Petrol Station, 128 Grand Junction Rd Friday 13 November approximately 3pm Foodland, 144 Grand Junction Rd Thursday 12 November 7.45 pm (approximately 5 minutes) SALISBURY DOWNS Hollywood Fresh Fruit Shop, Hollywood Plaza Saturday 14 November 10.00am 11.00am SOMERTON PARK Eblen Collision Repair, 240 Brighton Road Thursday 12 November 8.00am 4.30pm Friday 13 November 8.00am 4.30pm ST CLAIR Coles, Cheltenham Parade Friday 13 November 4.00pm 4.20pm WESTLAKES Westlakes Shopping Centre (Kmart, San Churros, NK Fashion, Coles) Sunday 15 November 1.45pm 3.45pm Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing for the full list of affected locations. To find a location to get a COVID-19 test visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting

22.01.2022 Wearing a face mask provides an additional physical barrier, and helps to slow the spread of COVID-19. . How to put a mask on: 1 Wash and dry (or sanitis...e) your hands. 2 Take your clean, unused mask by the ear loops or strings. 3 Put them over your ears or tie them behind your head. 4 Make sure your mask is completely covering your nose, mouth and chin. . Don’t touch or adjust the front of your mask while wearing it it’s the part that’s protecting you from COVID-19. If you do touch it by accident, wash or sanitise your hands right away. . How to take a mask off: 1 Wash and dry (or sanitise) your hands. 2 Do not touch the front of your mask while removing it. Use only the ear loops or strings. 3 Store cloth face masks in a plastic bag until you have an opportunity to wash them. When disposing single-use surgical face masks, place in a bag or lined bin. Do not put masks into the recycling bin. 4 Wash and dry (or sanitise) your hands. . To learn more about face masks: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDmasks

21.01.2022 IMPORTANT COVID-19 TESTING INFORMATION People who are not required to get a test and people who do not have symptoms are asked to not attend COVID-19 testin...g sites. Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing to find out if you are impacted by the Parafield Cluster AND are required to get tested. Please be prepared for extended waiting times. We are working hard to open new clinics, extend operating hours and put on more staff. If you need to get tested: Please be patient with staff who are working hard to organise logistics and collect samples. Be prepared for delays by bringing water and snacks. If you are attending a walk-in site, bring sun protection (sunscreen, hat, umbrella) and a chair. Keep 1.5 metres between yourself and others in line and wear a mask if possible. You may wish to take someone with you to hold your place in line if you need to go to the bathroom. Motorists are reminded to not queue across intersections, ensure that you leave enough distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you, drive slowly through the testing sites and ensure you have enough fuel if waiting in line at a drive-through clinic. After your test: Go straight home. Avoid contact with other people. Stay in self-isolation until you receive a negative test result (in certain cases you may be required to remain in self-isolation or self-quarantine if directed to do so by SA Health or SA Police, even if you receive a negative test result). Information on how to self-isolate/self-quarantine: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidisoadvice If you are well but worried, contact the SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line on 1800 632 753

20.01.2022 What can we do to keep stopping the spread of COVID-19? Our Chief Public Health Officer, Professor Nicola Spurrier, explains how important it is to get tested a...nd stay at home if you have any of the following symptoms, even if the symptoms are very mild: - fever - cough - fatigue - sore throat - runny nose - shortness of breath - loss of taste or smell. It’s also VERY important to: - Practice good hand hygiene. - Keep 1.5 metres distance from others wherever and whenever possible.

19.01.2022 Do you have upcoming travel plans? Make sure you follow our travelling tips to stay COVID safe.

16.01.2022 Wearing a single use surgical mask in now mandatory to enter our clinic. We ask that you arrive wearing your mask. We have limited supply of masks, so we ask that you provide your own. There are exceptions for mandatory mask use in health care settings. A person is exempt where the mask will hinder the care, which is being provided, there is a medical condition, communication with a person who is deaf or hard of hearing is required, the person is under 12.

16.01.2022 If you are unwell and you’ve been tested for COVID-19, it’s important that you stay at home while waiting for your test results. Do not go to public places ... this includes work, school, childcare, university, shopping centres, public parks, social or religious gatherings. Do not go shopping or to restaurants shop online or have family or friends deliver what you need to your door. Do not have visitors at your home. Only people who usually live with you should be in the home. You must avoid all contact with them and they must not sleep or be in the same room as you. People who live with you are not required to self-isolate unless they develop symptoms and need to get a COVID-19 test. If you must leave home to seek urgent medical care, wear a surgical mask. For more information about self-isolation, including how to safely do it while living with others, visit: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidisoadvice

13.01.2022 Is South Australia ready for new cases of COVID-19? Our Chief Public Health Officer, Professor Nicola Spurrier, explains the processes we have in place to manag...e infections of COVID-19 and contain outbreaks. However, we need your help too. There is a significantly higher risk of COVID-19 due to current outbreaks interstate and we need South Australians to remain vigilant by: - Practicing good hand hygiene - Keeping 1.5 metres distance from others - Staying at home if you’re unwell AND getting tested for COVID-19 if you have any of the symptoms, no matter how mild.

13.01.2022 While restrictions in South Australia have very much relaxed, we are still implementing several preventative measures to minimise the risk and ensure the health and safety of all patients, visitors and staff. We are offering face-to-face appointments however we are trying to reduce face to face contact as much as possible. Telephone and video consultations are available. Mandatory health and travel checks prior to entering our buildings are still being carried out. We will co...ntinue to observe social distancing and limit the number of patients in our waiting room. When making your appointment please advise us if you have symptoms of the flu, a cold, or another virus so that an appropriate safe review can be arranged. Symptoms include: headache,cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose OR fever OR history of fever or chill in the absence of an alternative diagnosis OR acute unexplained loss of smell or altered sense of taste OR new onset of clinical symptom compatible with COVID-19 OR If you have travelled from Victoria within the past 14 days, please arrange to have a COVID-19 test. To stop the spread of COVID-19 people with even mild symptoms of respiratory infection should get tested. When attending for treatment, please follow the instructions you are given. This could include wearing a mask provided, sanitising your hands when arriving and entering through a separate area. Please be assured that our clinic is COVID-19 safe. We remain prepared to transition back to only telehealth consulting should COVID-19 threat levels increase.

13.01.2022 COVID-19 Health Alert 29 November 2020 (12.00pm) Monitor your symptoms If you visited any of the below locations during the listed times, you do not need... to self-quarantine. Monitor yourself for symptoms. Seek testing immediately if symptoms develop. Anaconda, Mile End Homemaker Centre - Sunday 22 November 12.55pm to 1.05pm Boost Juice, Shop 31A Jetty Road, Glenelg - Sunday 22 November 3.20pm to 3.30pm Guzman y Gomez, 130-136 Anzac Hwy, Glandore - Sunday 22 November 2.45pm to 2.50pm On The Run, 79/81 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton - Sunday 22 November 12.05pm to 12.15pm Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing for the full list of affected locations. To find a location to get a COVID-19 test visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting

12.01.2022 Consider who you may be putting at risk. If you are feeling unwell, it’s important to stay home. Get tested for COVID-19 if you have any of these symptoms: ...fever OR chills (with no alternative illness that explains these symptoms) cough sore throat runny nose shortness of breath loss of taste and smell See more

12.01.2022 COVID-19 Health Alert 17 November 2020 (11.57pm) Anyone who visited or got takeaway (including delivery) from the Woodville Pizza Bar, 58 Woodville Road, Wo...odville on 6 16 November must immediately self-quarantine for 14 days. This includes people who live with you. People who visited across this period should seek testing as soon as possible. They must go directly to the testing location, wear a mask and alert the staff that they have visited the pizza bar. This is a high risk location due to a link with positive cases. Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing for the full list of affected locations. To find a location to get a COVID-19 test visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting

08.01.2022 ROBE LADIES!!! Women's Health Evening Friday the 25th September! Registration essential - with limited spaces available.

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06.01.2022 [Update to public activity restrictions in South Australia from 29 July] . 1 Maximum capacity requirements Gatherings of more than 50 people at a residenti...al premises are now defined as a prohibited gathering. A person must not allow, organise a prohibited gathering at a residential premises. . 2 Weddings including ceremonies and receptions This is only permitted where the number of people attending do not exceed 100 and contact tracing is conducted, regardless of the venue. If at a residential premises it is a maximum of 50 people. . 3 Funerals including a wake This is only permitted where the number of people attending do not exceed 100 and contact tracing is conducted, regardless of the venue. If at a residential premises it is a maximum of 50 people. . More information is available in the FAQs: www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/recovery See more

05.01.2022 The more space between you and others, the harder it is for viruses to spread. Wherever and whenever possible, please continue to practice physical distancin...g: keep 1.5 metres away from others. avoid physical greetings such as handshaking, hugs and kisses. We’re lucky in South Australia to be able to get back to doing things we enjoy, but let’s not be complacent.

05.01.2022 Face to face consultations are now available, if required, but we would prefer consultations to be conducted by phone. Please note that social distancing cannot be observed during face to face consultations. Masks WILL be required to be worn. Unfortunately, we will not be seeing anybody if they choose not to wear a mask unless medically exempt. We encourage you to supply and wear your own mask prior to your consultation.

03.01.2022 Disability Access and Inclusion Survey 2020 The District Council of Robe is seeking community input into the development of its Disability Access and Inclusion ...Plan. Council’s objective is to work with the community to develop a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan to meet our community goal for a vibrant, engaged inclusive, diverse community providing a healthy quality lifestyle. We recognise that it isn’t the impairment, but rather the barriers that exist in the community that limit people’s ability to fully participate and create a disabling environment. The plan will assist council and the community to develop in seeking funding and prioritising projects to improve disability access and inclusion in the council area. Your input is vital to the success of this plan and council invites you to have your say. Copies are also available at the Visitor information Centre and the District Council of Robe office. To have your say please visit; https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RobeDisabilityInclusionSurvey