Community update videos

Community update 15 - Friday 15 May 2020

Key messages:
• Changes to the restrictions
• Opening of some Council facilities

Community update 14 - Monday 6 April 2020

Key messages:
• Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Stay at home if you are unwell.
• Practise social distancing, keeping 1.5 m away from others.
• Cover your mouth or nose with your elbow when coughing or sneezing.
• Use disposable tissues and dispose of them in a bin.
• Regularly wipe down surfaces with disinfectant.
• Avoid contact with anyone showing adverse respiratory symptoms.
• Adhere to the Australian Government's 14-day quarantine requirement if returning from overseas or interstate.

Community update 13 - Wednesday 1 April 2020

Key messages:
• The Barcaldine Racecourse is closed until further notice for race meeting.
• The entrance to the Barcaldine Hospital and Multipurpose Centre is via the Ash Street entrance.
• Please, where possible, stay home.

Community update 12 - Monday 30 March 2020

Key messages:
• Thank you to residents for their efforts in keeping the Central West coronavirus free.
• Council operations are deemed essential services so we will continue to operate including water, sewerage, waste, cleaning and road services.
• Local Government Elections were held on the weekend and counting of the votes is underway. The results will be declared by Electoral Commission Queensland on Wednesday 8 April 2020.
• Please, where possible, stay home.

Community update 11 - Friday 27 March 2020

Key messages:
• Security of the Barcaldine Regional Council workforce and support for local contractors and local businesses
• Update Business Directory can be found on Council's website and Facebook page
• Please, where possible, stay home.

Community update 10 - Thursday 26 March 2020

Key messages:
• Number one priority is social distancing, limiting gatherings and hygiene
• Local Business Directory is available on Council's website and Facebook page
• Further closures to Council facilities with the Playgrounds and Skate Parks closing at 7.00am on Monday 30 March 2020
• Mental Health support available via Outback Futures, https://outbackfutures.org.au/

Community update 9 - Wednesday 25 March 2020

Key messages:
• Further closures of Council facilities
• Community business list
• Galilee Gazette edition to be distributed this week
• Stay calm and informed

Community update 7 - Monday 23 March 2020

Key messages:
• Closure of Council facilities including Swimming Pools, Information Centres, Showgrounds and Sporting Facilities
• No known cases in the Central West
• Thank you to the businesses who have put safety measures in place and securing their supply lines.

Community update 6 - Thursday 19 March 2020

Cancellation of Council-run events and events at council facilities.

Community update 5 - Thursday 19 March 2020

Council’s response to COVID-19 includes increase in cleaning facilities and changes to the Barcaldine Airport procedures

Community update 3 - Wednesday 18 March 2020

Five things we can do:
• Clean your hands regularly with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rubs
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or bent elbow when coughing or sneezing
• Avoid touching your face, nose and mouth and avoid shaking hands
• Stay home if you are unwell
• Stay at least 1.5 metres away from anyone who is coughing or sneezing

Community update 2 - Tuesday 17 March 2020

Trusted sources of information about the Coronavirus:
• Central West Hospital and Health Services
• Queensland Government
• Australian Government
• World Health Organization

Community update 1 - Monday 16 March 2020

Key messages:
• With precautions we can all go about our daily routine.
• Council has formed the COVID Action Team
• Council is receiving daily updates from the Australian Government and Queensland Government