COVID-19 restrictions extended in NSW

To protect the people of NSW from the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, current stay-at-home orders have been extended until 11.59pm Friday, 30 July.

All services will be conducted behind closed doors. We encourage parishioners to view our live stream on facebook and website from home and follow the health advice.

Everyone in Greater Sydney must stay at home unless it is for an essential reason.

The reasons you may leave your home include:

• obtain food or other goods and services for the personal needs of the household or vulnerable people 

• travel for work or education if it is not possible to do it at home

• exercise and take outdoor recreation  - A travel radius limit will apply you must stay in your local government area or within a 10 km radius of home.

• go out for medical or caring reasons, including obtaining a COVID-19 vaccination.

From 12:00am on Sunday 11 July 2021, a maximum of 10 people can attend a funeral or memorial service. The maximum number includes the person conducting the service. All attendies must wear a facemask. You are required to check in using the parish QR code and agree with our condition of entry.

We thank you for your support.

Thank you for your understanding as we seek to keep each other and our community safe during this time. In light of government regulations our parish has imposed a condition of entry.

Visitors are not permitted to enter any Church property if they:

• Are experiencing any flu-like symptoms (sore throat, runny nose, persistent cough, shortness of breath, fever);
• Have been in close contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 (during the period of time in which the virus is contagious)
• Are awaiting the results of a test for COVID-19;
• Reside with anyone who is awaiting the results of a test for COVID-19;
• Have returned from international travel and failed to observe the government requirement to quarantine for 14 days.
• Were in a current COVID-19 case location listed on the NSW health current case locations https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates

Visitors who are NOT subject to any of the above conditions for exclusion must be willing and able to agree to the following requirements to:

• Leave the church immediately if they become unwell, after notifying a commitee member;
• Wear a fitted face mask

             -  Masks should not be worn by toddlers under 2 years of age and babies, as they are a choking and suffocation risk.

             -  Children 12 years and under are exempt but are encouraged to wear masks where practicable.

• At all times, maintain social distancing measures (as per the NSW Health guidelines)
• Maintain good personal hand hygiene by washing hands regularly and thoroughly and/or using hand sanitiser;
• Maintain good respiratory hygiene by coughing or sneezing into your elbow or a tissue, and then disposing of tissues immediately;
• Provide our church with your name and contact details and consent to your details being provided to the NSW Department of Health or any other third-party government department, as required to enable contact tracing procedures;
• Acknowledge that you may be asked to wait, or be refused entry, to our church in the event that the site has reached its total capacity under NSW Health social distancing requirements;
• There will be no congregational singing - only chanters may sing.
• Respond accurately to the following questions if asked:

Are you or anyone you live with currently undergoing testing or awaiting results for the COVID-19 virus?

Have you or anyone you live with tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and have not been medically cleared as non-contagious?

Do you have any flu-like symptoms (sore throat, runny nose, persistent cough, shortness of breath, fever)?

• Acknowledge our right to refuse entry or request your departure from our church at any time and for any reason;
• At all times, treat everyone in our parish with respect -  our best intentions is you! Let's work together and help each other become COVID Safe!

Coronavirus (COVID-19) — Information for the Australian community​

Save lives and help slow the​ spread of coronavirus in Australia.

Stay safe

• ​Always practise good hygiene, wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water, cover your coughs, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Maintain social distance of at least 1.5 metres when outside your home.
• Avoid physical greetings such as handshaking, hugs and kisses.
• Use tap and go instead of cash.
• Travel at quiet times and avoid crowds.
• Be well informed – only use trusted official information. Download the Coronavirus Australia mobile phone app, subscribe to the Coronavirus Australia WhatsApp service, and visit www.australia.gov.au for the latest information.

Stay connected

• ​Check in on family and friends by phone or online.
• Deliver groceries and essential goods to older relatives and vulnerable people. Leave them at the door.
• Key volunteer organisations and charities can provide services to people who need them most.

Health information

Symptoms of coronavirus include:

• fever
• co​ughing
• sore throat
• fatigue
• shortness of breath

If you are sick and think you might have coronavirus, seek medical help.

You can call the National Coronavirus Helpline for information. If you require translating or interpreting services, call 131 450.

If you have serious symptoms such as difficulty breathing, call 000 for urgent medical help.

The Department of Health’s website has a range of information available in languages other than English to help people stay safe and minimise risks to the community.

Travel restrictions

A travel ban is in place that prevents all non-Australian citizens and non-residents from entering Australia.

People exempt from the travel ban include immediate family members of Australian citizens and permanent residents including spouses, minor dependents, legal guardians and de facto partners. After arriving in Australia, all travellers are required to complete 14 days quarantine.