REcov19ER News
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM WAPOL ON THE CONDUCT OF AND ATTENDANCE AT FUNERALS
The current process we have adopted in partnership with local funeral directors, Newman Funerals, Pilbara Funerals and Gascoyne funerals for the Pilbara are:
- Local Police and the Pilbara District Police office will be advised of upcoming funerals by the funeral directors;
- Comprehensive liaison will be conducted by the funeral directors and local Police with family members to ensure there is only attendance by the maximum number of people;
- A prominent family member or community Elder produces a short video, requesting people not to attend and send a letter. The letters are delivered to the funeral director or Police and given to the family for reading at the funeral;
- If the family agree, the funeral is streamed live on Facebook, Facetime, etc.
 | 18/05/20 – COVIDSafe App |
| 18/05/20 – WA Government COVID-19: Education and Family Advice |
| 18/05/20 – WA Government COVID-19: Business and Industry Advice |
| 15/05/20 – Update on Bio security Areas |
| 15/05/20 – Teleconference Notes |
| 14/05/20 – Teleconference Notes |
| 11/05/20 – COVID-19 Weekly Updates Pilbara Region |
| 10/05/20 – COVID-19 WA Roadmap |
| 10/05/20 – Teleconference Actions |
| 08/05/20 – ABSTUDY Update |
| 06/05/20 – Visiting Hospital Patients |
| 06/05/20 – Stop the spread |
| 05/05/20 – Teleconference Notes |
| 05/05/20 – Teleconference Notes |
| 04/05/20 – COVID-19 Pilbara Region Weekly Updates |
| 30/04/20 – Teleconference REcov19ER notes |
| 28/04/20 – Teleconference notes |
| 24/04/20 – Teleconference notes |
| 24/04/20 – Teleconference notes |
| 24/04/20 – Mental Health and AOD Services Pilbara |
| 23/04/20 – Telethon Kids Institute video |
| 23/04/20 – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander page |
| 23/04/20 – Telethon Kids Website with COVID-19 info |
| 23/04/20 – Corona Virus statistics provided by Australian Government |
| 22/04/20 – Ways to prevent contraction of COVID-19 Poster |
| 22/04/20 – COVID-19 explained to children Video |
| 22/04/20 – 7 steps to prevent COVID-19 Video |
| 22/04/20 – Caring for patients with COVID-19 Video |
| 22/04/20 – COVID -19 Menatl Health Video |
| 21/04/20 – New rapid COVID-19 test available for regional communities |
| 21/04/20 – Travel Restrictions A3 Poster Martu |
| 21/04/20 – Travel Restrictions A3 Poster Kriol |
 | 21/04/20 – Teleconference Notes |
| 21/04/20 – Teleconference Notes |
| 21/04/20 – Teleconference Notes |
| Message from COVID-19 Remote Communities Response Team – | Food security is one of the Western Australian Government’s highest priorities and we understand that many remote communities are anxious about their ongoing supply. The Government is working with suppliers, transport companies and stores to monitor stock levels and deliveries. We want to assure you that deliveries will continue – they are not impacted by travel restrictions. We can see there are some items that seem slow to be restocked and some that are becoming more expensive and we are working closely with suppliers on this. The Government is asking everyone to only buy the things you need. There is no need to panic and buy large quantities. We also know that some communities that have relied on regional centres for shopping and other services are now looking for different arrangements. Staff from the Department of Communities are working with the major supermarkets and suppliers to put in place new systems for delivery to remote communities. If you are having difficulty obtaining food or other essential items, please contact the Department of Communities representative who has been helping you with your Local Pandemic Action Plan. For more information, you can also call 13 COVID (13 268 43) or the Disaster Response Hotline 1800 032 965. |
| 20/04/20 – Kimberly Corona virus Animation |
| 19/04/20 – State Govt Announcements summary by Anglicare |
| 17/4/20 Stop COVID-19 sickness reaching our communities This sickness is passed around through coughing/sneezing and on our hands |
| 20200415 Teleconference Notes Download File |
| 20200414 Teleconference Notes Download File |
| 20200409 Teleconference Notes Download File |
| 20200408 Teleconference Notes Download File |
| 20200407 Teleconference Notes Download File |
| 20200406 Teleconference Notes Download File |
| 20200404 Teleconference Notes Download File |
| 20200403 Teleconference Notes Download File |
The WA Government has announced the temporary closure of the Western Australian border and tighter restrictions for the Kimberley region. Read more
| 20200402 Teleconference Notes Download File |
| Where to get help during COVID-19 Download File |
| 200331_ymac_media-statement-pilbara-aboriginal-leaders-aim-to-lead-the-recovery-copy-1.pdf Download File |
First Nations Telegraph media announcement
https://www.firstnationstelegraph.com/pilbara-aboriginal-leaders-aim-to-lead-t
| 20200401 Teleconference Notes Download File |
 | WA REMOTE COMMUNITIES LOCAL PANDEMIC PLAN TEMPLATE Download File |
New testing criteria to cater for people in high-risk settings and geographically localised areas, which includes rural and remote Aboriginal communities. Read more
From midnight Tuesday night (12am Wednesday morning), restrictions will be placed on travel within the entire State of Western Australia; Western Australians will not be permitted to leave their regional boundary. Read more
The State and Federal Governments have partnered to implement new restrictions for access to designated regions in Western Australia to protect the health and wellbeing of residents in the Kimberley and remote Aboriginal communities. Read more
| 27 March 2020 DPC Biodiversity Act FAQ Download File |
| 27 March 2020 DPC Biodiversity Act Remote Community Area Map Download File |
| 27 March 2020 – WA Dept Health COVID-19 Factsheet Download File |
| 25 March 2020 – WA Dept of Health Coronavirus Snap Shot Download File |