SALISBURY SENIORS | ISSUE 21
IN SHORT
COVID AND YOUR WELLBEING Find out more about this free mental health service by calling the friendly team at Sonder on (08) 8209 0700 or go to www.sonder.net.au
Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed as the pandemic continues? Know that you are not alone. Sonder’s COVID & Your Wellbeing service is keeping older adults connected with their community. Sonder can help you to cope better with new changes in your life and look after your wellbeing.
COVID-19 VACCINE Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is the next thing we all need to do to protect ourselves and the South Australian community. For current information on the free vaccine and South Australia’s rollout plan visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au or phone the National Vaccine Helpline on 1800 020 080. Information is available in multiple languages including Arabic, Bosnian, Croatian, Dari, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Khmer, Nepali, Persian, Polish, Rohingya, Serbian, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Urdu and Vietnamese. Remember to always protect yourself and others by washing your hands with soap and water, staying 1.5 metres apart and getting tested as soon as symptoms appear.
RAISING AWARENESS World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, held 15 June each year, raises awareness of physical, financial, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect that older people may be experiencing. Caroline, a keen knitter, decided to support the campaign and has been busy turning purple yarn into items to be included in Council’s display which raises awareness of the day. If you are experiencing abuse, want to make a report or would like more information, contact the South Australian Elder Abuse Prevention Line on 1800 372 310 or the Adult Safeguarding Unit at stopelderabuse@sa.gov.au
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