South Australia will come out of lockdown at midnight on Saturday, three days early!
Outdoor exercise with family or housemates will be allowed "effective immediately”
After record numbers of tests there has only been three new coronavirus cases linked to the Parafield cluster since yesterday.
Everyone has been doing a wonderful job of staying home and staying safe! Well done South Australia!
Read more about the changes to the lockdown on ABC News: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-11-20/sa-coronavirus-hard-lockdown-to-end-early/12903834
Not Out Of The Woods Yet!
There are still a lot of unknowns and potential for the situation to change. Remember to wash your hands regularly, practice socially distancing, wear a mask if you’re going out. Let’s make sure we stop the spread here in SA: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/health-advice/stop-the-spread-in-sa
Are You In Quarantine?
For those in quarantine and who are directly affected by the Parafield cluster, there is direct government financial support and payments available. You may be eligible for ‘Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment’ or the ‘SA COVID-19 Cluster Isolation Payment’ which is a single $300 payment to provide financial support to workers in South Australia who are required to self-isolate because of a public health direction from SA Health and mandatory COVID-19 testing, and do not have access to paid leave or other income support
Find more information here: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/school-and-community/financial-support-for-individuals
Feeling Financially Stressed?
If you are feeling overwhelmed about your current financial situation and you would like to talk to someone, call the Affordable SA Helpline on 1800 025 539 to speak to a free Financial Counsellor. You can find a range of options here: https://affordablesa.com.au/programs/money-and-finances/financial-counselling-services