For information regarding business assistance or individual support go to our Small Business Information Page
Extension of Major Emergency Declaration
Governor approval has been made to extend the existing Major Emergency Declaration.
To reduce the spread of COVID-19 within South Australia, on 22 March 2020 the State Coordinator made a Declaration of a Major Emergency under the Emergency Management Act 2004.
The Governor of South Australia has now approved a 28 day extension of the existing Declaration of a Major Emergency.
The 28 day extension will commence at 1pm on 4 April 2020.
Members of the public can find a copy of existing directions here.
NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW?
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a new virus. Symptoms include fever, coughing, sore throat and shortness of breath. The virus can spread from person to person, but good hygiene can prevent infection. Find out who is at risk and what you should do if you think you have COVID-19 by clicking here to visit the Australian Government Department of Health Coronavirus Information.
COVID 19 CURRENT RESTRICTIONS
To keep up to date with the changes to non essential services click here
To keep up to date with restrictions imposed by the Federal Government click here
To keep up to date with restrictions imposed on National Parks in South Australia click here
The Streaky Bay Hospital has produced an updated fact sheet on its current procedures click here to view these
GOVERNMENT HEALTH AND WORKPLACE INFORMATION
South Australian Government Health Information
For the latest updates and media releases click here
To view current cases and suspected cases click here
Most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 for the community have been answered by SA Health click here
For Information for the community about COVID-19. How to reduce the risk of infection and what to do if you need to self isolate or get sick. Click here
To get more information on the SA Health Response to COVID-19 click here
COVID-19 Clinics and Testing Centres in South Australia for further information click here
Australian Government Health Information
The World Health Organization has announced that COVID-19 is a pandemic. Find out how we are monitoring and responding to the outbreak, how you can help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Australia, and what to do if you have symptoms. We also report the latest official media advice and case numbers.
Find out more by clicking visiting Australian Government Department of Health
SafeWork SA COVID-19 Workplace Information
The SafeWork SA workplace information website will provide you with;
- Latest Safety News
- Work Health Safety Responsibilities
- Notification of COVID-19
- Worker Responsibilities
- Mental Health Impacts
Click here to visit the website, the SafeWork Australia website will also provide you with guidance.
World Health Organisation
The world health organisation will provide information on a global scale access the information at World Health Organisation
Travelling and Accommodation Information
Overseas and Intrastate Travel
Smart Traveller will provide you with all the information you require regarding current restrictions and guides to overseas travel www.smarttraveller.gov.au
Information is also available through the home affairs website
South Australian National Parks
Thinking about travelling or visiting our National Parks, this is an ever changing environment, keep up to date by visiting their website National Parks South Australia as accommodation venues, campgrounds and day visit information will be updated here or their facebook page regularly.
Caravan and Camping
Information is updated regularly and advice provided through the Caravan and Camping Industries of SA website
PERSONAL SUPPORT
During this difficult time you can contact employee related wellbeing services at your workplace or helpline services such as;
Life Line 13 11 44
Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
West Coast Youth and Family Support 8683 0072
Australian Psychological Society's tips for coping with "coronavirus anxiety"
MEDIA AND RESOURCES (Images, Videos and Posters)
Would you like some up to date media and resources to provide consistent messaging within your workplace or social media site?
The Australian Government Health Site Provides a great source for A collection of resources for the general public and industry about coronavirus (COVID-19) click here for all of their publications, videos, reports and more click here
The SA Health website also provides great resources for "stop the spread", "social distancing", community, schools, health professionals and fact sheets. Click here to view the full range of resources.
If you would like assistance with identifying appropriate resources, printing or laminating please contact the Streaky Bay Visitor Centre on 08 86267033 or info@streakybay.sa.gov.au and we can arrange this service free of charge, please remember we currently are not open to the public so you will need to phone or email your request.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
No additional information is available at this time