COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
The Australian Government's Department of Health are the lead agency for the Australian COVID-19 Pandemic. During these unprecedented times it is important that community members access, and act upon, true and correct information. Some useful and reliable sites are below:
Coronavius Information Hotline 1800 020 080
What is COVID-19 (Coronavirus) ?
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses and COVID-19 is a infectious coronavirus disease (World Health Organisation (WHO), 2020). On the 11 March, 2020 the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. WHO (2020) report that most people infected with COVID-19 will only experience mild to moderate illness and most will recover without special treatment. If you have any concerns about your health, or COVID-19, then please call the Coronavirus Information hotline provided above.
What should I do if I think I have COVID-19?
If you think that you may have been infected with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) PLEASE CALL either
- Coronavirus Information Hotline on 1800 020 080
- Health Direct on 1800 022 222
These services have qualified clinical staff who can ASSESS your condition over the phone.
They will then advise you if you should present to the Morawa District Hospital and Health Service.
If you are advised to go to the Morawa District Hospital and Health Service then please give them a quick call on 9971 0200.
Download 'Coronavirus Australia' App
To keep up to date with the evolving situation with reliable information please download the 'Coronavirus Australia' government app from either the Apple App Store or Google Play.
What is the Shire of Morawa doing?
The Shire of Morawa's greatest concern is for the health and safety of our community. As such, the Shire has been closely monitoring, and responding to, information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Both the Commonwealth and the State have issued various directives which the Shire has been actively implementing. The Shire has been actively working on their business continuity plan to ensure that the Shire can continue to deliver its key services.
The Shire further continues to liaise with other agencies and businesses in our community in order to identify, and support, any community needs. In line with Commonwealth and State directives the Shire has had to cancel/postpone events. Likewise, the Shire has had to close some facilities to the public. Information about facility closure and event cancellations are detailed further below.
Your Rates
If you are experiencing any difficulties paying your rates, please get in contact with the Shire's Rates Office via email at rates@morawa.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9971 1204.
Support for Business & Individuals
We are now into unprecedented times with the ongoing spread of COVID-19. We know that there will be significant impacts to our businesses in our community during this time. Both the Federal Government and the WA State Government have committed to delivering Economic Responses to the COVID-19 challenges. Although a lot of information has been shared online about COVID-19 we thought that it might be helpful to share with you some links to a few sites that may be helpful to you as businesses (please see links below).
The Australian Government – Treasury website provides up to date information regarding the Australian Governments “Economic Response to the Coronavirus”. There are few clear areas of Support in relation to Individuals & Households; For Businesses; Flow of Credit; Resources; and Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme.
The Australian Government Business website also provides a variety of information that may be helpful.
Jobs in WA Food and AG website is a temporary resource to provide jobseekers and employers with information about jobs in Western Australia's primary industries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Jobs Hub website provides details about jobs in health and care sectors, transport and logistics, some areas of retail, mining and mining services, manufacturing, agriculture, and government sectors among others. created by the Australian Government
Western Australia Government website provides information regarding how the WA government are responding to the COVID-19 situation. This website will assist you to keep up to date on what the WA Government are implementing in terms of their own economic stimulus package for WA.
Western Australia’s Government’s Coronavirus: COVID-19: WA Government Response website provides up to date information regarding WA governments response and also includes a direct link to the Australian Government's Department of Health website.
Small Business Development Corporation website provides information and support for small businesses and contains information around Coronavirus support; the Coronavirus Stimulus package – small business; Preparing your business against coronavirus; and FAQs – coronavirus business impact
Australian Government’s - Department of Social Services website provides information for supporting individuals and families that are affected by the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
Social Support & Helplines
0419 348 006 (Serina) or email Serinaa@desertblueconnect.org.au
Covid-19 is causing disruptions to normal like across the world. Therefore Desert Blue Connect are providing counselling sessions via phone or video conferencing. These counselling sessions are available via Desert Blue Connects rural support program for people in the Shires of Mingenew, Morawa, Three Springs, Carnamah, Coorow, Perenjori and Yalgoo.
13 11 14
Lifeline has a national number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State. Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call.
1800 55 1800
Kids helpline provides a FREE and confidential telephone and online counselling service. This service is specifically for young people who are aged between 5 and 25 years of age. Young people can call this service anonymously and speak to professional counsellor's for support.
1300 22 3646
Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health and well-being, whatever their age and where ever they live. Their website also provides a lot of information ad resources to help you to look after yourself.
1300 78 99 78
This service offers telephone and online support, information and referral service specifically for men. It provides support for Australian men anywhere anytime. This support helps men to deal with relationship problems in a practical and effective way.
1300 659 467
Free counselling 24/7, whether you’re feeling suicidal, or are worried about someone else, or have lost someone to suicide. Call for help.
1800 737 732
24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
We are all in this together!
If you have any queries about the Shires responses to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), or if you, or you know of any Morawa resident that might need additional assistance, then please contact the Shire of Morawa on 9971 1204. We will do our best to assist you or direct you to the appropriate agency who can.