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THE ROAD TO RECOVERY
THE RONAADVTIROUS COROVERY RECO
Getting out and about again! While the coronavirus outbreak appears to be receding in most of Australia, the road to recovery may be a little bumpier than we first thought. Although most states are forging ahead with reopening plans, Victoria is currently experiencing a new wave of outbreaks, specifically in a number of Melbourne suburbs and restrictions on movement and activities have been reapplied. Witnessing these renewed outbreaks is understandably going to make some people nervous about getting out and about again, especially parents of children with disabilities and conditions which make them more vulnerable. Even as states and territories open up, physical distancing, good hygiene, avoiding large public gatherings and staying home if sick remain vitally important rules to follow for everyone, but especially for the most vulnerable among us. If you do feel the time is right to be ‘getting back out there’ again here’s what you need to know about what’s happening regarding restrictions easing around Australia* plus some tips for staying safe... * this is not an exhaustive list of all openings and restrictions and is current at the time of magazine release for the latest updates please visit the State websites
NSW From Wednesday 1 July, the following activities will be allowed. • Kids’ sport and community sports competitions for those aged 18 years and under • Adult community sport • Cultural and sporting events at outdoor venues with a maximum capacity of 40,000 will be allowed up to 25% of their normal capacity
MORE GETTING OUT AND ABOUT IN NSW: Caravan and camping grounds are open. There is no limit to the number of customers in the park or grounds, however, premises must have a COVID-19 Safety Plan. If you are visiting someone who is staying at a caravan park or camping ground, limits apply for visitors. Aquariums, zoos and reptile parks are open with restrictions, as are galleries and museums. Indoor cinemas in these venues will be closed. Swimming pools and indoor recreation centres are open with restrictions. National parks and state forests in NSW are open with no capacity limitations. If you are visiting a national park or state forest, avoid busy areas and practice physical distancing and remain at
least 1.5m from any other person not from your household. if you are visiting a national park camping ground you must book ahead. There are no limitations to travelling within NSW and you can travel to regional NSW for a holiday. Up to 20 people may stay in a holiday home or holiday rental. More than 20 people can stay in a holiday home or holiday rental if they are all members of the same household. For more info visit www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/whatyou-can-and-cant-do-under-rules
QLD On 1 June 2020, Queensland opened up for Queenslanders meaning Queenslanders can now travel anywhere in Queensland for any purpose at any time except for restricted areas. You can now stay overnight anywhere in Queensland for as many nights as you like and there are no longer different arrangements between the Outback and metro areas of the state. Businesses offering accommodation, including caravan parks are now open. It’s now also easier to catch up with family and friends, with a maximum 20 people able to gather in your home or in a public place, including yourself, members of your household or others. The gatherings of up to 20 people rule in QLD means you can: • play non-contact sport, including community and sporting club fixtures • go to the park, playground or skate park • attend your gym, health club or yoga studio and participate in personal training • go for a hike and enjoy other recreational activities in national and state parks Tourism experiences, museums and art galleries, cinemas, amusement parks and zoos, concert venues, theatres and stadiums are all now open with some restrictions in place. Visit www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/ healthalerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current- status/publichealth-directions for the latest info.
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JUNE/JULY 2020
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