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 25 May 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 |
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Current Status |
Operating |
Operating |
Operating |
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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 |
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Current Status |
Suspended |
Operating |
Operating |
Suspended |
Operating |
Operating |
Operating |
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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 has been suspended to ensure the health and safety of vendors. No magazines will be sold during this period. Vendors will be provided phone support. |
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 27/03/2020 |
30/03/2020 |
30/03/2020 |
25/05/2020 |
