Update from the LEMC 15 September 2021

Published on 15 September 2021

UPDATE FROM THE LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

The Local Emergency Management Committee is now moving into the recovery phase of its operation. The recovery response will be working with government and non-government agencies, service providers, Central Darling Shire Council and the community.

TESTING

Continued testing is vital to the ongoing management of COVID in all our communities. The community is encouraged to get tested if they display even minor symptoms of COVID, which includes sore throat, runny nose, or a cough. Testing will continue to be available in all Central Darling Shire towns.

Testing clinics are available at

Wilcannia – Swimming Pool complex between 10am to 2pm. Home visits for Day 5 and Day 12 testing are being conducted between 2pm and 4pm

Menindee – Menindee Oval between 10am to 4pm

White Cliffs – White Cliffs Sportsground 10am and 2pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Ivanhoe – Ivanhoe Sportsground between 10am and 2pm

VACCINATION CLINICS

The Wilcannia Vaccination Clinic continues this week, between 10am and 3pm. Residents in other areas who would like information on the next vaccination clinic in their town should contact their local health service.

FOOD SHED OPERATIONS

Food supply into Wilcannia and to households needing support is secure thanks to the ongoing support of partner agencies.

With support services in place, the community led food shed operations is now able to be scaled back to five days a week. Orders will be taken Monday to Friday between 12 noon and 3pm with deliveries made after 3pm.

DONATIONS

Cash donations to the support and recovery effort are being taken through Maari Ma Health Service. They can be deposited to:

Account Name - Maari Ma Other Cash Management

BSB 062-513

Account No. 101 505 88

If a receipt is required for cash donations please email cathy.dyer@maarima.com.au