Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Council is constantly monitoring the situation as well as taking advice from the Australian and New South Wales governments to respond appropriately to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Residents are urged to follow the NSW rules for gatherings that apply to individuals and businesses and recommended protocols for social distancing. Residents are also urged to get tested if you have any symptoms, even if they are mild.

Travel to and from NSW

Information about travelling to and from NSW from interstate and overseas can be found: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rules/border-restrictions.

DRIVE-THROUGH TESTING

RIFLE RANGE ROAD

Drive-through testing is now available at Rifle Range Road in Inverell. Appointments are not required. Current opening times are from 7.00am to 5.00pm, 7 days a week. This station is open to heavy vehicles and trucks.

TINGHA

Walk-in testing is now available at the BEST Community Access Centre, 4 Amethyst Street, Tingha. The clinic will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1.00pm to 3.00pm, and is staffed by NSW Health.

Other temporary sites may be set up if there is a high demand for testing. For daily updates on the testing sites and clinics in our region, please visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/

COUNCIL RESTRICTIONS AND SERVICE LEVELS

In line with the NSW Government’s ‘Roadmap to Reopening‘, from Monday 11 October 2021, there will be a number of changes to the service levels of some of Council’s public facilities.

Our customer service team is available 8.30am – 4.30pm weekdays to assist over the phone and via email.

Email: council@inverell.nsw.gov.au Web: www.inverell.nsw.gov.au Phone: (02) 6728 8288 Facebook: facebook.com/InverellCouncil

In conjunction with the NSW Government restrictions please ensure you continue to follow: the physical distancing, hygiene and safety requirements for businesses, stay home and get tested if you have any symptoms, even if they are mild.

Please visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rules for the current restriction levels.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Where to get vaxxed

Dittons Pharmacy
77 Byron Street | Inverell NSW 2360
Bookings: Phone 02 6722 2639
Vaccine : Astra Zeneca & soon to be providing Moderna

Hadana Surgery
152 Otho Street | Inverell NSW 2360
Bookings: Phone 02 6721 0634
Vaccine: Astra Zeneca & Pfizer

Ross Street Surgery
4 Ross Street | Inverell NSW 2360
Bookings: Phone 02 6721 2763
Vaccine: Astra Zeneca & Pfizer

Inverell Medical Centre
113 Swanbrook Road | Inverell NSW 2360
Bookings: Phone 02 6722 2855
Vaccine: Astra Zeneca & Pfizer

Inverell Pharmacy
132 – 134 Byron Street | Inverell NSW 2360
Bookings: Phone 02 6722 3146
Vaccine: Astra Zeneca & soon to be providing Moderna

St Elmo Medical Practice
27 Oliver Street | Inverell NSW 2360
Bookings: www.semp.com.au
Vaccine: Astra Zeneca & Pfizer

Dr Abbas Hussein
Ashford Community Health Centre
Wednesdays & Saturdays
Bookings: Ashford Chemist | Phone 02 6725 4013

Tingha Pharmacy
Bookings: 1300 085 058 | Appointments essential

Vaccine Eligibility Checker

Check what COVID-19 vaccines are available to you by visiting the Australian Government’s Vaccine Eligibility Checker here.

Answer some questions to check when you can get a COVID-19 vaccination, find out where, and book an appointment. You can do this for yourself or another person.

Council’s Response

In support of the NSW Government’s push to combat the virus by increasing vaccination rates, Council encourages residents to get vaccinated.

At August’s Ordinary Council meeting, councillors agreed that an 80 per cent vaccination rate is our pathway away from lockdown, which will be both an economic and social boost to the community.

Councillors also pledged to lobby the Federal Government for the establishment of mobile vaccination clinic to visit the shire’s small communities. Read more in our media release.

Support Services

– Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Services| 1800 512 348
– Over 70’s Coronavirus Helpline| 1800 171 866 | Open 8.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday | Offering practical help and advice on the current guidelines and support available.
– Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN)| 1800 237 981 | Open 6.00am to 10.00pm, 7 days a week | The COVID-19 Information Line is available for seniors to talk about COVID-19 concerns.
– Coronavirus Disability Information Helpline| 1800 643 787 | Open 8.00am to 8.00pm, Monday to Friday and 9.00am to 7.00pm, Saturday and Sunday.
– Lifeline| 13 11 14
– Kids Helpline| 1800 551 800
– Business Assistance (Service NSW)| 13 77 88 or https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/covid-19-help-businesses | Phone line is available 24/7

AS RESTRICTIONS START TO EASE AND WE BECOME MORE ACTIVE IT IS IMPORTANT TO ENSURE WE:

LOCAL BUSINESSES

For information on local business and facilities please make direct contact with the particular business / facility to ensure individual requirements are adhered to.

For residents who are in self isolation or those who wish to minimise contact with others, many local businesses are now offering services such as home delivery, phone ordering and contactless pick-up.

Council is maintaining a list of these businesses, which is posted on our Facebook page.

We encourage residents to take up these options and commend local businesses for continuing to service our community in these difficult times.

Last modified: 7-Dec-2021