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September - 2021
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------------------------------------------------------------------- Local shops and services in our community have adapted their services to accommodate the continuing LGA restrictions Dorrigo Pharmacy - 6657 2005 will take orders and fill prescriptions if copies are held at the pharmacy. They are offering a click and collect service or alternatively your orders can be posted out to you via standard mail or the mail car for a small cost. Spar - 6657 2572 will deliver. IGA - 6657 2002 will deliver. The Dorrigo Butcher -call 6657 2023 or email office@thedorrigobutcher.com.au alternatively you can Facebook message The Dorrigo Butcher to use their Pre-order and Pick-up service. Visit their website for products and pricings https://thedorrigobutcher.com.au
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In this issue:
-------------------------------------------------------------------- DSC ESSENTIAL SERVICES As the Regional NSW Covid-19 cases continue to climb and the lockdown is extended we once again find ourselves changing the way we live our lives and interact with each other. Accordingly, until further notice, the Dorrigo Support Centre will only be providing essential services:
All town lunches, bus trips, bingo and scrabble are cancelled. Please call us if you have any questions. -------------------------------------------------------------------- SSS Lunch next available on the 6th & 20th September. Cost $10. Please notify us here at the Dorrigo Support Centre before 8.30am the morning of. -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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These lockdown regulations can be tough on us all, especially those living alone in our community. If you are (or know of someone) feeling isolated and/or alone please reach out as there are opportunities available to fill this need. NSW Government state that you can have a nominated visitor if you live alone or are feeling vulnerable. Here are some guidelines to read over :- Nominated visitor ("singles bubble") If you live alone – which means there are no other adults who live in the same home – you can have a nominated visitor. You do not need to register your nominated visitor (unless you live in one of the LGA's of concern). The nominated visitor must reside in the same local government area as you. A nominated visitor is one person you can socialise with at your place of residence who
Caring and compassionate visitsYou are allowed to visit a home – and have a person visit your home – for caring and compassionate reasons including
Only one person may visit a place of residence at any one time to
Two people may visit a place of residence to fulfil carers’ responsibilities but only if
You may bring a dependent child with you, if they need supervision and childcare arrangements are not reasonably available. More information is available through
-------------------------------------------------------------------- NO SMART PHONE? WHY NOT GET A CHECK-IN CARD!
For those of you without a smart phone and wishing to have greater ease of access when entering businesses perhaps a check-in card is right for you. When you enter a COVID Safe business, a staff member scans your card and your visit to the premises is electronically recorded. If the business device is unable to read your QR code, the staff member will enter your details manually into the online webform. The card provides an alternative check-in method for customers who don't have smart phones and/or those who are not comfortable using the Service NSW webform. Once you've created your card you can have it posted to you, or download a printable version immediately. If you lose the card, or your contact details change, you simply create a new card. To register for a check-in card for yourself or someone else, call 13 77 88 or visit https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/create-covid-19-check-card
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A SUDOKU - a medium level challenge. Have a go!
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Spring is a great time to appreciate our local community and its gardens. With lockdown restrictions limiting our movements and social interactions, our gardens (and those around us) can be seen as a sanctuary. Let us sit amongst the wildflowers with our feet solidly grounded on the earth and enjoy a poem by William Wordsworth
I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud ("Daffodils") I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed-- and gazed-- but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:
For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
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ACCESSING OUR LIBRARYS FROM A SAFE DISTANCE
-------------------------------------------------------------------- The Mid North Coast Local Health District in Partnership with the Council of the Ageing NSW would love to hear from you! Every year COTA NSW surveys people over 50 around NSW. The information gathered from these surveys informs their policy and advocacy activities and can help shape government decisions relating to older people. In this survey they are interested in your opinion on a range of issues that are impacting Australia now and into the future. The survey will take around 15 minutes, only available online via www.surveymonkey.com/r/6Q3PT62 Please share the survey with your friends and family. By participating you also have the chance to win an Apple 8th Gen iPad! COTA NSW 2021 Consumer Survey (surveymonkey.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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COMMUNITY TRANSPORT Dorrigo Community transport is offering case by case bookings during this current lockdown for essential shopping and appointments. Bookings are required. Payment must be made by credit card or with a Seniors Travel Card, no cash payments accepted. Community Transport supplies transport further afield for appoinments, hospital and other visits, shopping etc. Please book on 1300 812 504.Office hours are Monday to Friday 9am-4.30pm.
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| The Dorrigo Support Centre opening hours are 9am-4pm Monday to Thursday. You can contact us on (02) 66572896 or via email- dorrigosupport@bigpond.com |
This monthly newsletter and schedule of events is supported by the Commonwealth Home Support Program. |
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