Queensland Border Restrictions
The Queensland Government is issuing regular updates to border restrictions. Up-to-date information on border restrictions is available here. Anyone entering Queensland from NSW now needs a Queensland Border Declaration Pass. Travellers can apply for a pass here. From 1:00am on Tuesday 22 December, any visitor who has been in a COVID-19 hotspot in NSW in the past
Updated Advice for NSW Aged Care Visitors
NSW Health has announced new guidelines to help protect residents in residential aged care facilities. Until at least 11.59pm on Wednesday 23 December, all residential aged care facilities across NSW will be closed to visitors, except those performing essential caring functions. Visiting may be possible in exceptional circumstances, such as a terminally ill relative. Many
New Restrictions for Visitors to North Coast Hospitals and Inpatient Facilities
Northern NSW 22.12.2020 NNSW Local Health District Media Release: From today, visitors from certain NSW Local Government Areas (LGAs) will not be able to enter hospitals and health facilities in Northern NSW Local Health District. At present, the affected areas are the Greater Sydney area and the Central Coast LGA, Wollongong LGA, and Blue Mountains
Cloth Masks and COVID-19 Visitor Information Posters
As we welcome visitors to our region for the holiday period, it’s important that we continue to keep our community COVID safe. NSW Health strongly recommends that people wear masks in public places where it is difficult to maintain physical distancing, and also in enclosed spaces such as planes, buses and trains. Healthy North Coast
Sydney’s Northern Beaches declared a COVID-19 hotspot
Confirmed COVID-19 cases are associated with new Sydney locations and have been classified by NSW Health for action. Latest Information Visit NSW Health for the latest COVID-19 case locations and alerts in NSW. This page includes information on areas with increased testing; self-isolation and testing; and monitoring for symptoms. QLD Government: up-to-date details on border
Queensland Eases Border Restrictions
The Queensland Government has eased border restrictions related to COVID-19 this week. People from all parts of NSW are now able to enter Queensland, excluding anyone who has been in the 32 Sydney local government areas identified as hotspots in the last 14 days. Border closures to Victoria remain in place. As part of this week’s changes,
People Aged 20 – 29 Should Get a COVID Test if Feeling Sick
People aged 20–29 with symptoms of COVID-19 are being encouraged to get tested. This age group has had the highest number of COVID-19 cases recorded in the NSW community, according to Australian Government statistics. Symptoms include: Fever Cough Sore throat Difficulty breathing Loss of taste or smell. While no COVID-related deaths have been recorded in
GP-Led Respiratory Clinics Receive Extension
The region’s COVID-19 response has received a boost with the Federal Government’s announcement that GP-led respiratory clinics are likely to remain open for a further six months, until 31 March 2021. GP-led respiratory clinics are an important part of health system response to COVID-19.  GP-led respiratory clinics are available at no cost to the general
Mobile Testing Clinic Visits Byron Bay for the Holidays
A mobile COVID-19 testing clinic will be stationed in the centre of Byron Bay for the duration of the NSW school holidays. The clinic will be located in Denning Park, Bay Street, and open from 10am to 3pm from Monday 28 September to Saturday 3 October and again from Monday 5 to Sunday 11 October.
Telehealth Extended to March 2021
The Australian Government has extended Medicare-subsidised telehealth until 31 March 2021. Telehealth items were introduced in March this year to help patients access health services by video conference or telephone. Originally the cut-off date was 30 September 2020. Telehealth aims to reduce the risk of community transmission of COVID-19 and provide protection for patients and
Queensland Border Zone Expansion
The Queensland Government has announced that the Queensland border zone will expand from 1am on Thursday 1 October. The zone will now include the Byron, Ballina, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Glen Innes local government areas. The easing of restrictions has been welcomed by health practitioners and community members in our region. Residents living within the
NSW Health Service Access Update
Have you travelled to a COVID-19 hotspot in the last 14 days? If so, you may be subject to restrictions when entering health services in NSW. NSW Health has advised new guidelines to prevent the introduction and spread of COVID-19 in health facilities. Visitors will not be able to enter NSW Health facilities (such as
