Please see below the status of all the different areas of service that WCS offers at this time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This is up to date as of 29 June 2020. If you require further information, please don't hesitate to call us on (02) 6282 2644.
WCS Children’s Services
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Service Line |
Early Learning Centres |
Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) |
School Holiday Program |
Children, Youth and Family Support |
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Current Status |
Lollipop and Lyons operating |
Operating at all schools |
Operating |
Operating |
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Any changes to service |
Strict hygiene, parent access limited, and practise physical distancing as much as possible. |
Practise strict hygiene and physical distancing as much as possible. There are new parent sign in/out procedures, even more hygiene measures, particularly around cleaning of toys, surfaces, playground equipment, and limiting the number of parents on site. |
Practise strict hygiene and physical distancing as much as possible. Reduced numbers and no external excursions. |
Increased phone contact, home visits only when necessary. Group programs and drop in suspended. Youth Centre is closed. |
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Date last amended |
20/05/2020 |
20/05/2020 |
20/05/2020 |
20/05/2020 |
WCS Disability, Mental Health and Aged Care Services
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Service Line |
Aged Care |
NDIS Services |
Mental Health & Wellbeing |
|
Current Status |
Operating |
Operating |
Operating |
|
Any changes to service |
Aged Care services are continuing with physical distancing and infection control practices used. No service if COVID symptoms present. This includes: · Transport to medical and essential appointments · Personal care and domestic assistance services · Shopping support · Telephone support All social groups remain suspended. |
NDIS supports are continuing with physical distancing and infection control practices used. No service if COVID symptoms present. All social groups have been suspended. |
All WCS mental health services have moved to phone and online support. Most group activities have moved online. WCS Mental Health programs are open for referrals. This includes:
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Date last amended |
30/05/2020 |
20/05/2020 |
20/05/2020 |
WCS Housing and Community Engagement Services
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Service Line |
WCS Volunteers |
Community Assistance Support Program (CASP) |
The Little Pantry |
The Big Issue |
Community Development |
Housing support |
OneLink |
|
Current Status |
Suspended |
Operating |
Operating |
Operating |
Operating |
Operating |
Operating |
|
Any changes to service |
For the safety and well-being of volunteers the volunteers have been asked to stay at home and be safe. We will be super keen to recommence this important service as soon as we can. |
Community Assistance is continuing with physical distancing and infection control practices used. No service if COVID symptoms present. |
The Little Pantry has aligned with the Canberra Relief Network program to deliver centralise food relief. Donations are still welcome for The Little Pantry. |
In line with The Big Issue Australia, The Big Issue Canberra resumed street sales on 29 June 2020. |
Our Community Development workers have refocused on initiatives in response to community COVID19 needs. |
Support is currently being provided over the phone. STS will be keeping a keen eye on any developments in regards to evictions during this period. |
OneLink is delivering the same services and has returned to face-to face service delivery. The team has been split across two geographical locations to ensure continuity of service. |
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Date last amended |
30/03/2020 |
01/04/2020 |
31/03/2020 |
As of 29/06/2020 |
30/03/2020 |
30/03/2020 |
25/05/2020 |
