Departure Lounge with Sen. Sarah Henderson

Episode 418,   Mar 22, 2020, 11:56 PM

In light of the escalating public health challenges communities are facing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Senator Sarah Henderson is establishing a local COVID-19 Volunteer Connect initiative to link volunteers with anyone in our community who needs help.
 
In particular, people who are more vulnerable, including older Australians, those with chronic diseases, and those with a disability.
 
It is distressing, for instance, to witness the elderly struggling on their own to buy essential items from the supermarket.
 
There are many people across the Geelong, Corangamite, Ballarat and Bendigo regions who wish to volunteer their time, even if it is to assist with shopping or running errands.
 
Effective immediately, anyone who wishes to volunteer or anyone who is seeking support from a volunteer may ring the Senator's office on (03) 5221 5900.
 
Alternatively, please email Kerry at Kerry.Ridgeway@aph.gov.au and include the words “COVID-19 Volunteer Connect” in the subject line.
 
They will do their best to connect volunteers with those needing assistance as well as connecting people to local agencies and services.
 
For anyone seeking public health information including how to identify the symptoms of coronavirus and obtain medical assistance, please go to health.gov.au.