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Harvey Happenings Newsletter - June 2020 Page
PAYMENT OPTIONS
DURING COVID-19
CASHLESS
To limit the spread of
COVID-19 through
contact with cash,
cashless payments
using debit or
credit card will be
encouraged wherever
possible.
CASH
If paying with cash,
please ensure you
have as close to the
correct amount as
possible.
FUNDS TRANSFER
Monthly invoicing is
available for paid
members.
Let our staff know if
you would like to set
up an account.
July advertising, notices and articles
due by Friday, 19th June 2020
• What’s happening at the CRC?...
• HCRC Revised Trading Hours COVID-19...
• We’re back, but with strict COVID-19 restrictions!...
• Doing it tough in Regional WA? - article...
• Rural West ad….
• The Bushfire Front—article...
• COVID-19 Response Grant Program—Shire of Harvey ad...
• NDIS ad/COVID-19 Disability Information Hotline...
• Services Australia Announcements/CCLSWA Financial Assistance
• Cancer Council article—Popular Tool can be an eye opener!...
• THINK Mental Health ad/Steps to keep your business in check during COVID-19...
• Robyn Clarke MLA/Colin Holt MLC contact details...
• Don’t Trust Your Tired Self campaign - details
• Pick 3 Spend 50—Save your Local Economy...
• Transwa—Australind Services back up and running...
• Centrelink Notice—Partner Income Test (changes COVID-19)/Breast Screening Van ad...
• Breast Screen ad/Immunisation Clinic Times, Harvey
• How Is COVID-19 Impacting Our Food? ECU Survey...
• Be Connected lessons have resumed...
• Our Outreach Services returning…
• Regular services/activities at HCRC...
• Where are we situated?...
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New Content this month…
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What’s happening at
HCRC ?
Special Points
of Interest
We’re back for
business, but with
a difference…
Strict social distancing
and COVID-19 restrictions
apply to all activities and
events until further notice
REGULAR EVENTS
Tai Chi
Tuesdays 9.30am
Ready for Work Program
9.00am to 12.30pm
Commencing in August
Quarterly Rotations
Be Connected Program
By Appointment Only!
FREE Individual computer
lessons for seniors
And beginners
(1 Hour each)
SIZE BLACK & WHITE OR COLOUR
6cm x 6cm $15.00
12cm x 6cm $17.00
Quarter Page $20.00
Half Page $40.00
Full Page $60.00
“For Sale” Ads
(2 lines)
FREE
Would you like to advertise
in our newsletter?
Community Garden
The Community Garden is available for use by the community in a variety
of ways: Easter Egg Hunts, Craft days,
Children's birthday parties,
Creation of individual garden rooms by
Volunteers or general maintenance of the garden, Small workshops that
promote Better Living.
The list goes on. ..
Contact us today to discuss your ideas.
Our doors are open and we’re back for business—by appointment only!
Monday to Thursday—8.30am to 2.30pm
Closed Fridays until further notice
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Outreach at Harvey CRC
CANCELLED UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE!
Ring 1300 276 522
or email:
for assistance
The Disability Information Helpline is now available for people with disability who need help because of coronavirus (COVID-19). The Helpline can help families, carers, support workers and services, too. Contact the Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787. The Helpline is available Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm (AEST) and Saturday and Sunday 9am to 7pm (AEST). It’s not available on national public holidays. Visit www.dss.gov.au/disabilityhelp for more information, including Auslan and Easy Read materials. #DisabilityHelp #coronavirusaustralia #COVID19
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Popular tool can be an eye opener
With the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, it is a stressful time for many people with many aspects of our daily lives changing rapidly. Some of us may turn to alcohol for short-term stress relief or because of boredom, but rather than helping us cope, alcohol can make us feel more stressed and anxious.
It’s a difficult time for many and it is not surprising people are looking for ways to reduce stress. Keep in mind that drinking
can actually make you feel more anxious as well as affect
your sleep and your ability to fight disease.
Reducing your drinking will not only help to keep you healthy and safe now, but you will reduce your risk of cancers and other health problems later. You’ll also be helping to prevent extra burdens on already-stretched health services.
To stay healthy and well, it is important that if you choose to drink, to do so at low-risk levels. The National Health and Medical Research Council ( NHMRC) guidelines advise:
• Drink no more than two standard drinks on any day to remain at low-risk of alcohol-related disease or injury over the lifetime.
• Drink no more than four standard drinks on a single occasion reduces the risk of alcohol-related injury arising from that occasion.
So what then is a standard drink? The Alcohol Think Again website www.alcoholthinkagain.com.au has three interactive tools which can answer common questions such as, what is a standard drink really? What does that actually look like across the various types of alcoholic drinks? Why does it matter anyway?
With people frequently over estimating size of a standard drink and therefore underestimating the total number of standard drinks they might be consuming, the digital standard drink pouring tool on the Alcohol Think Again website can be a real interactive eye opener.
The digital interactive tool lets you try pouring a standard drink with various types of alcoholic drinks to test your knowledge of what is a standard drink.
These uncertain times are affecting everyone all over the world over. Now, more than ever, it is important to manage your mental health and wellbeing, particularly if you are feeling worried or anxious. If the COVID-19 outbreak is causing you particular stress or anxiety, or if you are beginning to feel overwhelmed, talk to someone you trust, such as your GP, a health worker, social worker, or call a mental health support line.
Visit www.thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au for a range of information about looking after your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic and where to seek help. If you or someone you know might need help in relation to alcohol or other drug use, please speak to your GP or a health care professional.
Alternatively, the Alcohol and Drug Support Line is a confidential,
non-judgemental telephone counselling, information, support and referral service. The service is free of charge and
available 24/7 by calling (08) 9442 5000 or 1800 198 024 (toll-free for country callers) or emailing
To find out more about alcohol and cancer visit cancerwa.asn.au.
For cancer information and support call 13 11 20
Shenae Hawkins, South West Regional Education Officer,
Cancer Council WA
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DON’T TRUST YOUR
TIRED SELF!
With the easing of restrictions and some region-
al boundaries opening up from 18th May there
is likely to be increased traffic volume on south-
west roads.
The “Don’t Trust Your Tired Self” campaign kick
starts again from Saturday 23 May at The
Crooked Carrot, Forrest Highway,
Myalup raising awareness of driver fatigue with
a free travel cup and flier along with a free tea
or coffee for the driver. (see photo below)
Please see attached a draft media release that
your Local Government or organisation can
adapt to promote along with some images that
can be utilised on social media.
Another option is to pass this email onto Human
Resources as well and have cups/fliers to give
out internally to staff along with encouraging
them to complete this online driver fatigue
survey.
Two $100 Bunbury Farmers Market vouchers
will be drawn just before Christmas for people
that complete both the pre and post survey. Link
below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/swdriverfatigue
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Australind Disruption 13 to 14 June All Australind services will terminate and commence from Mundijong Station
due to track works on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June.
Passengers will be transferred between Mundijong Station and Perth City Station
by replacement road coaches.
For more information please call 1300 662 205
Transwa apologises for any inconvenience this may cause
Bookings Tickets for train or coach bookings can once again be
purchased from Harvey CRC
Monday to Thursday between 8.30am and 2.30pm
Pre-Bookings/Appointments Please call the Centre on 9729 1669 to book your ticket in advance
or to schedule a time to process the booking.
COVID-19 regulations have restricted the number of
customers that can be in the centre at the same time.
Booking ahead where possible will avoid inconvenience and disappointment.
Payment During the COVID-19 period payments of $5.00 and over can be made
using credit or debit cards.
“AUSTRALIND” SERVICES HAVE RESUMED AND
ARE RUNNING AS NORMAL
Minimum service capacity has been reduced by 50% until
30th June in order to comply with social
distancing requirements.
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PARTNER INCOME TEST FOR JOBSEEKER PAYMENT
From 27 April, there is a temporary increase in the amount your partner can earn before your JobSeeker Payment is
affected. This means that your JobSeeker Payment will reduce by 25 cents for every dollar your partner earns over
$994 per fortnight. They can earn up to $3,068 per fortnight before your payment stops. These amounts will be
higher if you’re eligible for Pharmaceutical Allowance or Rent Assistance. Your own personal income will also affect
how much payment you’ll receive. If you’re eligible, you’ll need to report your and your partner’s income by 6pm on
your reporting day. If you report for a period which includes days before 27 April, we’ll only apply the temporary
increase to the days which fall after 27 April.
Further information can be found at: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/…/income-a…/income-test
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HOW IS COVID-19 IMPACTING OUR FOOD
AVAILABILITY AND ACCESS?
Get involved in a new South West project to understand how COVID-19 is
impacting our food availability and access.
The Edith Cowan University South West Campus team is conducting a consumer survey to understand
how COVID-19 might have changed the food consumers have bought and consumed, their opinion on
how food availability and access has been impacted and their perceptions of locally grown food.
The team will also conduct telephone or videoconference interview with people working in food supply
such as farmers, wholesalers, retailers, hospitality staff, people working in childcare, aged care or food
relief staff/volunteers.
The interviews will aim to understand how COVID-19 has impacted South West WA food supply chains,
perceptions of changes to consumer food purchasing behaviour, food supply innovations and opportuni-
ties and aspirations for post-COVID-19 food supply.
People willing to take part in the short consumer survey can access at the link below:
https://ecuau.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57NFsUxT0O8JwgJ .
For further information about interviews or to get involved, email Dr Stephanie Godrich at
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Great news! Lessons
have started again!
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SMYL SMYL Community Services
Attend the Harvey CRC one day per fortnight to
outreach for participants of the Parents’ Next
Program.
This service is available every second
Wednesday by appointment only.
Call 1300 215 391 for appointments.
Anglicare Financial Counselling
Anglicare WA’s Financial Counsellors are qualified to:
make assessments of financial situations
provide information and options to address financial prob-
lems
assist with resolutions if necessary
advocate and negotiate with creditors
make referrals to other useful services in the community
provide information about government assistance
support clients in developing their own budget
relay relevant information about consumer credit and
bankruptcy
Anglicare WA's Financial Counsellors not only help
solve immediate problems, but teach people how to
maintain their own financial stability independently.
Available every second Wednesday from 9:30am to
3:00pm
By appointments only.
Call 9792 1900 for appointments.
South West Community
Alcohol and Drug Service The South West Community Drug Service Team
is a specialist team working with clients within the
south west of WA to reduce the harm
Associated with the use of alcohol and other
drugs.
RESUMING SOON
Call 9721 9256 for appointments.
GP Down South GP Down South is a not-for-profit community organisation
providing health and wellbeing services in the South West
and Peel regions of WA.
In the Peel region we operate Nidjalla Waangan Mia
Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Centre, the Peel Youth
Medical Service (including the 3 Tier Youth Mental Health
Program) and the Peel Mobile Health Service. In the South
West we provide Mental Health Services, Community Child
Health Service and Down South Aboriginal Health Services.
RESUMING SOON
Call 9754 3662 for appointments.
atWork Australia
Building better working lives
atWork Australia is a leading employment
services provider working with Australians
across the nation. We empower job seekers,
supporting them to build better working lives.
Available every Tuesday from
9.00am to 4.00pm
Appointments essential.
RESUMING SOON
Call 1300192632 for appointments.
South West Community
Legal Centre
The South West Community Legal Centre is a
not-for-profit, independent community
organisation committed to delivering legal advice
and information to low-income and
disadvantaged people in the South West region
of Western Australia.
Available every second Monday from
9:00am to 12:30pm
Appointments essential.
RESUMING SOON
Call 9791 3206 for booking information.
Accordwest –Emergency Relief Accordwest, are recognised as leaders in delivering a diverse
range of support services that not only empower families and
individuals, but foster community resilience.
Accordwest offers tenancy advice, private rental support,
accommodation support, financial counselling and
family services.
Available every second Wednesday from 10.00am to
12:00pm. Please contact 9729 9000 for assistance.
Financial Counselling
SERVICE WITHDRAWN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Call 9729 9000 for appointments.
OUR OUTREACH SERVICES
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WA NILS are here to keep you moving forward and are a
real The WA No Interest Loans Scheme is part of the Anglicare WA network
and aims to provide families and individuals on low incomes across Western
Australia
with the opportunity to apply for a small, no interest loans in times of need.
These loans help people purchase essential household items and services
without the burden of interest charges or fees.
At present, WA NILS provides loans between $200 and $1,500 for the purchase of
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