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GEIFN | CONSOLIDATED | Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Friday 10 July 2020

[Edited and collated from public addresses. Originally published 1/7, updated 7/7, updated 10/7]

Topics

    1. VIC | State of Emergency Update
    2. VIC | Step 2 Easing: Regional Areas (except Mitchell Shire area)
    3. VIC | Step 3 Restrictions: Metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire (Seymour area)
    4. VIC | $1500 payment for confirmed COVID19 cases who don't have sick leave entitlements
    5. VIC | COVID-19 Easy Read English fact sheets
    6. VIC | Multilingual campaign materials
    7. VIC | Community Safety Infrastructure Grants
    8. VIC | Translated resources — Return to Stage 3 restrictions
    9. CCEH | Health Translations newsletter — June
    10. ECCV | All One Together campaign video
    11. VMC | Tackling Ignorance that Causes Racism
    12. Coronavirus hotline
    13. Acknowledgment to Sources
    14. Self-Isolators, Non-Essentials And The Homebound


    1. VIC | State of Emergency Update

    Staggered restrictions lifted from 22 June 2020. State of Emergency extended until 20 July 2020

    On 20 June 2020, Premier Daniel Andrews revised our state’s continued measured approach to gradual easing of restrictions.

    That means staying safe while out in the community – but just as importantly, staying safe at home. And that means only seeing those you need to – if you need to. Not your third cousin. Not your third best friend from primary school.

    Each of us need to be aware that the more people you see and the more often you see them – the more danger you are putting people in. There are other things we need to do.

    If you do have to see people, keep your distance. No handshakes and no hugs. Maintain good hygiene. Don’t share food or drinks. And if you’re feeling unwell – stay at home.

    And if you can keep working from home – you must do that too.

    On Monday 6 July 2020, Premier Daniel Andrews announced the NSW-Victoria border will close at midnight on Tuesday 7 July 2020 as Victoria's second surge in the COVID-19 crisis intensifies. Victorian's are not permitted entry into other States or Territories at this time.

    Read the 7/7 announcement from Premier Daniel Andrews here.


    2. VIC | Step 2 Easing: Regional Areas (except Mitchell Shire area)

    Revised restrictions from 22 June 2020

    Based on advice from the Victorian Chief Health Officer, a number of changes have been made to the proposed easing of restrictions from Monday 22 June 2020.

    Gatherings
    • Public gatherings will be limited to 10 people.
    • The number of visitors to a home will reduce to 5 visitors.
    • Private worship or small religious ceremonies will be limited to 20 people plus those reasonably required for the ceremony.
    • Auction houses, real estate auctions, open house inspections and community facilities remain limited at 20 people plus those reasonably required to facilitate the auction/inspection/facility.
    Restaurants, cafes and pubs
    • Patron limits in restaurants, cafes and pubs will remain, with up to 20 seated patrons per space (indoor or outdoor). A maximum group size of 10 people applies.
    • Bars and clubs can have up to 20 seated patrons per space. A maximum group size of 10 people applies.
    • Seated service of alcohol without food will be allowed.
    Culture and entertainment
    • Patron limits in galleries, museums, national institutions, historic sites, outdoor amusement parks, zoos and outdoor arcades will remain, with up to 20 patrons per indoor space.
    • Indoor cinemas, movie theatres, concert venues, theatres and auditoriums can open with up to 20 seated patrons per space.
    Sports and recreation
    • Indoor sports centres and venues can open, with up to 20 people per space, with a limit of up to 10 people per group/activity at any one time for those aged over 18 years old.
    • Changing rooms and showers can open for sporting and recreational facilities, including swimming pools.
    • The swimming pools limit of 3 per lane in will no longer apply.
    • Ski season open.
    • Shared facilities at camping and tourist accommodation can open, with increasing screening and safeguards in place.
    • Indoor play centres and toy libraries will be able to open with 20 people per space.

    3. VIC | Step 3 Restrictions: Metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire (Seymour area) 

    Announced Tuesday 7 July, effective midnight Wednesday 8 July 2020.

    Under stage three restrictions there are only four reasons residents in those suburbs can leave their homes: food and supplies, medical care, exercise, and work or education.

    The Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police has stated that there is NO REASON for people to be out of their homes apart from the four listed reasons. Ignorance will not be accepted as an excuse and people caught ignoring the restrictions can expected to be fined. Those repeatedly found ignoring restrictions may be jailed. 

    This includes those gathering in private homes illegally.

    Face Masks Recommendation: Please also note that effective Friday 10 July 2020, Victoria’s Chief Health Officer has updated his advice, recommending anyone living in metro Melbourne or Mitchell Shire to wear a face covering or cloth mask when leaving home, where it is not possible to maintain a distance of at least 1.5 metres from other people. This is a health recommendation only and will not be enforced – people will not be fined for not wearing a face mask.
    • You cannot have visitors or visit friends and family who live at another household, except for caregiving or compassionate reasons or providing services. No visits to a second place of residence are permitted outside of the restricted areas.
    • Exercise is allowed, but you cannot leave or enter restricted metropolitan Melbourne areas or the Mitchell Shire for physical activity.
    • Restaurants and cafes can open for take away and delivery only. Food courts will continue to be closed.
    • Pubs, bars, clubs, and nightclubs closed. They can offer take away or home delivery of food and alcohol. Bottle shops are allowed to remain open.
    • The only markets that are permitted to operate are food and drink market stalls.
    • Beauty therapy, tanning, waxing, nail salons, spas, tattoo parlours and massage parlours closed.
    • Hairdressing businesses can operate if they request contact details of customers in case contact tracing is required.
    • You cannot attend a religious service. Online streaming of a service is allowed.
    • Weddings can have a maximum of five people (the couple, two witnesses and the celebrant).
    • Funerals will be restricted to 10 mourners plus people required to conduct the funeral.
    • indoor sports centres including gyms, training facilities and pools closed.
    • Outdoor sport facilities closed. Personal training outdoors can occur but with a limit of two participants, including the instructor.
    • Galleries, museums, national institutions and historic sites closed.
    • Zoos, wildlife parks, petting zoos, aquariums and animal farms closed.
    • Outdoor amusement parks and outdoor arcades closed.
    • Indoor cinemas, drive-in cinemas, concert venues, theatres  a nd auditoriums closed.
    • Community sport training and competition closed.
    • Libraries and community venues closed, except for essential public support services.
    • Although many shops may remain open, you are encouraged to only shop for essential goods and services.
    • Auction houses are only permitted to conduct auctions remotely.
    • Schools holidays extended by a week to all students except Years 11 and 12. Schools for those with special needs will still operate. Schools will communicate updates with parents directly.
    Religious ceremonies or private worship:
    • Individuals cannot attend religious ceremonies or private worship – we encourage you to use online services instead.
    • Places of religion and worship must close for both religious ceremonies and private worship, but those who are necessary to stream a service can attend for these purposes. This is limited to up to five people.
    • Weddings held in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will be limited to five people (the couple, two witnesses and the celebrant). You can travel to a wedding outside of metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire if you are getting married, a witness or the celebrant, however the limits on the number of people will still apply (five people including the couple, two witnesses and the celebrant). You cannot travel to a wedding outside metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire as a guest.
    • Funerals held in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will be limited to 10 mourners plus those required to conduct the funeral. You can travel to a funeral outside of metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire. The restrictions apply based on the location of the funeral.
    • A wedding or funeral held in a private residence in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will be limited to the members of the household, plus the people required to conduct the ceremony.
    • Individuals should never attend a wedding or funeral if you are unwell. You should maintain your physical distance at the event.

    4. VIC | $1500 payment for confirmed COVID19 cases who don't have sick leave entitlements

    On 20 June 2020, the Premier of Victoria announced a $1500 payment for those who have a confirmed case or are a close contact and who can’t rely on sick leave. This is to ensure those having to quarantine but who do not have access to any sick leave - have no financial reason to leave their homes to attend work. 

    Coronavirus (COVID-19) Worker support payment 

    Listen: Short scripts in 23 languages are available, as well as audio messages in .mp3 files. 

    Print/Display: Posters and flyers

    Upload: Social media graphics for Facebook and Instagram are available for download


    5. VIC | COVID-19 Easy Read English fact sheets

    The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services have created Easy English coronavirus (COVID-19) factsheets, written in simple, everyday language, supported with images. Topics include looking after your mental health, family violence support and emergency relief packages.
    Download the fact sheets

    6. VIC | Multilingual campaign materials

    Restrictions have been eased, but limiting our movement everyday means we slow the spread of the virus. A range of translated materials are available promoting this message, including posters, social media content and audio recordings to help you share this campaign with your networks.
    Download the stakeholder pack
    Download Social media graphics and text
    Download Posters
    Download Audio messages

    Your rights in full lockdown
    During full lockdown, your right to come and go freely may be restricted for a limited time, but the government must continue to respect your other rights. This Victorian Equal Opportunity Human Rights Commission factsheet explains the rights of residents during full lockdown. The factsheet is currently available in English, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Vietnamese. Versions in Somali, Amharic and Tigrinya will be available shortly.
    Download factsheets

    7. VIC | Community Safety Infrastructure Grants

    Applications are now open for the Victorian Government’s Community Safety Infrastructure Grants. Community organisations and local councils can apply for grants of up to $500,000 to improve public safety and security infrastructure.  
    Applications close 4.00pm on Friday 17 July 2020.  
    Read more

    8. VIC | Translated resources — Return to Stage 3 restrictions

    Due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Victoria, Greater Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will return to Stage 3 restrictions from 11.59pm on Wednesday 8 July 2020. That means there will once again be only four reasons to be out. Shopping for food and supplies, exercise, care and caregiving, and work or education, if necessary. A range of translated materials are available promoting this message, including posters, social media content and audio recordings.
    Download the stakeholder pack

    9. CCEH | Health Translations newsletter — June

    The Centre for Culture, Ethnicity & Health Health Translations June newsletter includes multilingual resources on early childhood intervention, volunteering, working with interpreters by phone in a family violence setting, business support, testing for COVID-19 in Victoria, telehealth, home care during COVID-19, industry code for visiting residential aged care homes during COVID-19, diabetes and more.
    Read the newsletter

    10. ECCV | All One Together campaign video

    The ECCV has marked Refugee Week 2020 with the release of a special campaign video featuring high-profile Australians from refugee and migrant backgrounds sharing their stories and talking about the impacts of racism and discrimination.
    Watch the 14min video on YouTube

    11. VMC | Tackling Ignorance that Causes Racism

    Victorian Multicultural Commission has committed to playing a leading role in tackling racism in Victoria and mobilising multicultural communities to join us. Meaningful change will only happen when people of all backgrounds come together in solidarity and become actively anti-racist.
    Read VMC statement
    Find out more or make a complaint to the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission

    12. Coronavirus hotline

    • Coronavirus hotline: If you are concerned, call the coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398 (24 Hours).
    • Interpreting service: If you need an interpreter, call TIS National on 131 450.
    • Testing locations: Find nearest testing locations.
    • Triple Zero: Please keep Triple Zero (000) for emergencies only.


    13. Acknowledgment to Sources

    This is a consolidated account of information current at time of issuance, sourced, collated and provided by Victorian Jewish Community COVID-19 Taskforce, Buddhist Council of Victoria, Victorian Multicultural Commission, various Government Authorities, community organisations and public domain, received with gratitude.


    Best wishes for skilful collaborations, less Suffering, causes for less Suffering, Good Health and Time to Enjoy it.

    Bye bye to Essentialists for now, please leave to attend to the essential work. That is all from GEIFN's caretaker at this time.

    14. Self-Isolators, Non-Essentials And The Homebound

    Let us cheer on the global scientists, medical fraternity, authorities and essentialists racing across the clock separately and together in new found ways, to find a cure, manage the situation, and if not, create mass-producable innoculation.

    Meanwhile, if with a surplus of time, this is offered. Discuss with sincerity. Deny untruth. Dismiss unuseful. Accept useful. Adapt to change. Adopt least effort most benefit. Adept with sharing. Enjoy throughout. As each case may be. Round. And again. Or not.

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