Sector support resources
WSROC provides the following updates and resources that are relevant for local government, in the context of COVID-19.
We will regularly update this page as events continue to unfold. Please contact us if you are looking for something in particular.
Local government peak organisations
Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) issues daily updates, covering ideas, information and commentary for councillors on international and local government news. Register or join for full access – your council may already be a member.
LGiU Pandemic bulletin is free for the duration – simply register.
Office of Local Government offers resources including latest updates, guides, emergency plans, regulatory advice, summaries, and a portal for reporting issues.
Local Government NSW
Directory of helpful resources, links and information for councils, including planning templates, business continuity advice and fact sheets.
Joint statement to provide guidance to Local Government employers and employees - Local Government NSW (LGNSW), the New South Wales Local Government, Clerical, Administrative, Energy, Airlines & Utilities Union (USU), Local Government Engineers Association (LGEA) and Development and Environmental Professionals Association (depa).
Advocacy
Local Government NSW is working to ensure essential local government services are capable of remaining secure.
Go to LGNSW President's message
Councils’ COVID-19 resource links
Blacktown City Council
Response, facilities, support - click to view
Blue Mountains City Council
Information, closures, resources - click to view
Cumberland City Council
Coronavirus updates, council resources and support - click to view
Fairfield City Council
Services, updates, Mayoral statements - click to view
Hawkesbury City Council
Ongoing updates to services and resources - click to view
Lithgow City Council
Coronavirus news, council services and updates - click to view
Liverpool City Council
Coronavirus updates, council services and resources - click to view
City of Parramatta Council
Council response, support, services - click to view
CALD resources
The NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service is developing a series of in-language COVID information videos
[To come] https://multicultural.nsw.gov.au/
SBS COVID-19 explainer videos in languages – continuing to be updated
Go to video resources SBS on demand - scroll down to 'clips' for full range
NSW Health resources in multiple languages
Health
Latest Covid 19 updates by Local government area and local health district
NSW Health coronavirus FAQ
NSW Health COVID-19 resource pack
Domestic violence during the pandemic – LGiU feature
Health NSW FAQ: Violence, abuse, neglect and COVID-19
Health NSW: Taking care of your mental health video
SafeWork NSW: The basics of taking care of mental health at work
Australian Government
Department of Health: Coronavirus health alert
Department of Health translated coronavirus resources - click here
The Prime Minister has enacted the Australian Emergency Response Plan for novel coronavirus
Australian Government Coronavirus App is updated daily – download from App store or Google Play
Australian Department of Business: Coronavirus help and resources for businesses
Education
TAFE NSW and NSW Government offering free short courses for NSW residents
NSW Department of Education resources and information regarding schools, resources, online learning and multilingual advice.
Go to NSW Government Department of Education Covid resources
Travel Advice
The World Health Organisation has updated international travel advice
Federal Government travel advice, including state and territory restrictions
Transport for NSW coronavirus response
Changes to services - Transport for NSW
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