Yellow Mountain

14/04/2022

Happy Easter from Yellow Mountain Team

01/04/2022

The free flu vaccine will be available soon for those at risk of severe illness from the flu. This includes:

• Children from 6 months to under 5 years
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from 6 months
• Pregnant women
• People aged 65 years and over
• People with serious health conditions (including severe asthma, diabetes, cancer, immune disorders, obesity, kidney, heart, lung or liver disease)

Those eligible for the free flu vaccine should plan ahead and book an appointment now with their local GP, pharmacist or Aboriginal Medical Service to get vaccinated.

Those not eligible for a free vaccine can contact their GP or pharmacist to book an appointment to get vaccinated.

Flu is already circulating in the community, alongside COVID-19. Your best protection this winter is to get a flu shot and stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations. The COVID-19 and flu vaccines can be given together at the same time.

More info: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20220401_02.aspx

31/03/2022

ACT COVID-19 Update – 31 March 2022

💉 COVID-19 vaccinations
◾ Aged 5-11 years (1 dose): 80.2%
◾ Aged 5-11 years (2 doses): 52.1%
◾ Aged 5+ years (2 doses): 98.1%
◾ Aged 16+ years (3 doses): 73.1%

🦠 COVID-19 case numbers
◾ New cases today: 1,194 (630 PCR and 564 RAT)
◾ Active cases: 5,917 (3,038 PCR and 2,879 RAT)
◾ Total cases: 77,714 (50,042 PCR and 27,672 RAT)
🏥 COVID-19 hospital numbers
◾ In hospital: 47
◾ In ICU: 3
◾ Ventilated: 1
◾ Lives lost: 2
◾ Total lives lost since March 2020: 41

Sadly, ACT Health has been notified of the deaths of one man in his 80s and one woman aged over 100, with COVID-19. One of these deaths occurred within the reporting period, and one occurred in February. ACT Health extends its sincere condolences to their families and friends at this difficult time.

ℹ For more detail, including age breakdown of case numbers, please visit www.covid19.act.gov.au/stats

12/01/2022

❗️The Kambah, Gold Creek (Nicholls) and Holt COVID-19 testing centres will be closed tomorrow (Thursday 13 January) due to unavoidable supply issues.

Shortages are being experienced across the country whilst demand for COVID-19 testing remains high.

The Mitchell and Garran clinic will remain open in addition to other clinics in the ACT (see www.covid19.act.gov.au/testing-locations)

Please note all testing clinics continue to be in high demand.

We would like to remind people to only get tested if they need to.
This includes people who:
🤒 have COVID-19 symptoms
🎯 are at high or moderate risk of being exposed to COVID-19 (see www.covid19.act.gov.au/exposed-to-COVID-19 for more detail)
👩‍⚕️have been instructed by ACT Health to get a test
☑️ need to confirm a positive COVID-19 rapid antigen test (RAT) in the following cases only:
🤰over 20 weeks pregnant
🧓🏽an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander aged 55 years and over
👧🏼 aged 16 years and over and unvaccinated or partially vaccinated (one dose only)
👵🏻 aged 65 years+
😷 significantly immunosuppressed (as identified by a health professional due to your condition or treatments)

✅ Remember, if you have recorded a positive rapid antigen test (RAT) result, you DO NOT need to confirm this with a PCR test.

💻 We ask you to report your positive RAT to ACT Health using our online form www.covid19.act.gov.au/RAT-positive

🏥 We will let the community know when the Kambah, Gold Creek and Holt COVID-19 testing clinics reopen.

More information about our testing at www.covid19.act.gov.au/testing

12/01/2022

The fantastic people at Mood Active are running a Virtual 4 week wellbeing workout for a range of people - you can see time, dates & group type below.
Participants can follow the link to register a secure your spot
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NC5JKNG

09/01/2022

Please read through the following post by ACT Health if you are unsure what to do should you recieve a positive rapid antigen test.

Did you get a positive rapid antigen test (RAT) result? 🧪

✅ You no longer need to get a PCR test to confirm you have COVID-19.

🩺You can usually safely manage COVID-19 at home if you:
• are under 65
• have had at least 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine (for adults)
• do not suffer from any chronic health conditions, and
• are not pregnant

🏠 Most cases we are seeing in the ACT have a mild illness and will recover in a week at home. Some people may not have any symptoms at all.

📞 Please call COVID Care@Home as soon as possible if you meet any of the criteria below that may mean you are eligible for specific treatment:
• over 20 weeks pregnant
• an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person over 55
• aged 16 years and over and unvaccinated/only had 1 dose
• significantly immunocompromised.

💻 ACT Health will have a form available shortly for you to tell us if you have had a positive RAT result. Registering will enable us to connect you to the care and advice appropriate to you.

✏️ In the meantime, please record the date of your positive RAT result and follow the advice for people who have tested positive for COVID-19, including isolating for 7 days and telling your household contacts they should complete a RAT or PCR test and isolate for 7 days www.covid19.act.gov.au/covid-positive

⚠️ If you develop severe symptoms (particularly severe headaches or dizziness, difficulty breathing, chest pressure or pain), call triple zero (000) straight away and tell the ambulance staff that you have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

ℹ️ Further information and advice is available below:
• People who test positive to COVID-19 www.covid19.act.gov.au/covid-positive
• People who have been exposed to COVID-19, including advice for household contacts www.covid19.act.gov.au/covid-contact
• COVID-19 testing, including where and when to get tested www.covid19.act.gov.au/testing
• Quarantine information www.covid19.act.gov.au/quarantine

05/01/2022

As we continue to see an increase in COVID cases it is important for everyone to understand the appropriate steps to take. If you are unsure, have a look at the steps below.

25/12/2021

We at Yellow Mountain hope that you have had a great Christmas today!
Wishing you all a happy and safe Holiday and New Year!

22/12/2021

Seasons Greetings & Happy Holiday's!
This is a reminder to stay safe while visiting family and friends 😀

03/12/2021

“Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world.”
That has been the theme this year for International Day of People with Disability.
This year has been a challenge for a lot of people, especially those living with disability. It has put a spotlight on the need for a more inclusive world. Through these times we have seen just how much impact technology can have for breaking down barriers and creating more options for people living with disabilities to get involved.
What do you want to see changed moving out of COVID?
What changes have occured already that you are excitewd to see develop?

28/11/2021

Happy Chanukah (Hanukkah) everyone!
From the evening of November 28th to the evening of December 6th, families all over the world will light a menorah and begin this 8-day festival.

16/11/2021

11/11/2021

In case you missed the great news - Dylan Alcott is at it again, getting the well-deserved "Australian of the Year"

A big congratulations to the recipients of the 2022 VIC Awards!

👏 Dylan Alcott 2022 VIC Australian of the Year

👏 Gaye Hamilton 2022 VIC Senior Australian of the Year

👏 Ahmed Hassan 2022 VIC Young Australian of the Year

👏 Leo op den Brouw 2022 VIC Local Hero

We look forward to seeing them all in January at the 2022 Awards.

Missed out on joining the live stream? Head to australianoftheyear.org.au to watch a recording of the ceremony!

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Victoria University, Melbourne Australia
Youth Activating Youth

03/11/2021

Diwali or Deepavali - a festival of lights - is one of the biggest festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists.

During this festival, people clean their homes, decorate every corner with lights, lamps, diyas, flowers, rangoli, and candles. Families also perform Lakshmi Puja and pray for health and prosperity.

26/10/2021

Mood Active have an amazing fundraising event for mental health.
Be sure to check out their page to find out how you can participate in a burpee challenge alongside Olympic athletes!

21/10/2021

With further restrictions being lifted from 11:59pm tonight it is important to remember that there are still rules and guidelines in place. Canberra has seen a tremendous push towards vaccination, with 83% are fully vaccinated we are getting so close to a safer community for all. Keep up the great work ACT!!

ACT COVID-19 update (21 October 2021):
◾ New cases today: 28
◾ Active cases: 425
◾ Total cases: 1,540
◾ Negative test results (past 24 hours): 2,048
◾ In hospital: 21
◾ In ICU: 10
◾ Total lives lost: 8

COVID-19 vaccinations in the ACT: 83.1% of 12+ fully vaccinated

More information at www.covid19.act.gov.au

20/10/2021

Today the ACT government announced it'll be mandatory for disability support workers and in-home and community aged care workers in Canberra to be fully vaccinated.
It was stated that staff will need to have one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by November 1, and have two doses by November the 29.

Yellow Mountain is committed and well on our way to reaching these goals.
100% of our staff have received the first dose.
96% have received their second.

12/10/2021

Some very important changes for the ACT - Although we are coming out of Lockdown, that does not mean all restrictions are lifted. Please read this post from ACT Health for all the details.

⚠️ Lockdown to end at 11.59pm, Thursday 14 October 2021 ⚠️

Lockdown will be lifted as of 11.59pm, Thursday 14 October 2021 and with the ACT now at over 70% of 12+ Canberrans fully vaccinated, there will be some further easing to restrictions that will come into effect as lockdown ends.

➡️ While lockdown will end a number of health directions will remain unchanged. These include:
• Masks continue to be required at all times upon leaving home, including in workplaces, if you are aged 12 years and over.
• You are required to use the Check In CBR app.
• An individual’s vaccination status does not change how the local restrictions apply in the ACT.

➡️ Restrictions that will change include:
• No more than 5 people can visit another household at any one time. This limit does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
• Up to 25 people can gather outdoors for physical or recreational activities. This includes outdoor bootcamps and personal training, as well as outdoor and contactless coaching.
• The Standing Exemption for surrounding NSW border residents will be expanded to include additional postcodes.
• Licensed venues, cafes and restaurants can operate with capacity of 25 people or density of 1 per 4 sqm for seated service indoors. Businesses can have max 50 people or 1 per 4 sqm if operating seated service outdoors only - not both.
• Funerals can have 50 people or one person per four square metres, whichever is lesser (exc. staff). This is regardless of whether the funeral is indoors or outdoors.
• Weddings can have 25 people or one person per four square metres, whichever is lesser (excluding the celebrant and one photographer). Guests must remain seated whilst eating and drinking. Dancing permitted.
• Accommodation, campgrounds, caravan parks and campsites will open, however gathering restrictions apply.
• All non-essential retail can operate a click and collect or click and deliver service. Small business can also operate by contactless means with capacity of 10 people allowed or 1 per 4 sqm, whichever is less.
• Hairdressers, beauty and personal services will open with capacity of 5 clients.
• Swimming pools can reopen with 25 people across the venue, or 1 person per four square metres, whichever is less (excluding staff). There can only be 2 swimmers per lane, and formal lessons and training is permitted to proceed, whilst adhering to the gathering restrictions.
• A gradual return to the workplace where it suits you and your employer.
• Up to two visitors per day can visit a person who is a resident of a residential aged care facility, for any reason. Visitors must be vaccinated.

➡️ And just a reminder in regards to education:
• From 18 October, Year 11 and 12 students return to on campus learning
• From 25 October, early childhood centres reopen as well as pre-school to year 2, and years 6, 9 and 10 return to on campus learning. Out of school hours care available to on campus learners.

Find out more about the updated ACT’s restrictions at https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/act-status-and-response/lockdown

10/10/2021

Mental health care for all: let’s make it a reality!
Today is World Mental Health Day - This pandemic has had a drastic effect across all aspects of life. This includes mental health, as lockdowns have created greater anxiety and loneliness, while separation from friends and family has only compounded these issues. And so, during the World Health Assembly in May 2021, governments from around the world recognized the need to scale up quality mental health services at all levels. To find out more, visit -
https://www.who.int/.../world-mental-health-day/2021/about

06/10/2021

A really important message for peole with disability.

06/10/2021

Yellow Mountain was founded by Richard Virginiza. Today is his birthday - We hope you will join us in wishing him a fantastic day!

05/10/2021

From the very start, Yellow Mountain has strived to create a community where people of all backgrounds can feel safe and understood.
Watch this video or visit our website to learn more.
https://yellowmountain.com.au/

01/10/2021

01/10/2021

Although we have seen a spike today, we have been advised that this will not continue to be a high trend as long as we continue to act responsibly moving towards eased restrictions.
And on top of that we have now hit 90% first dose! Go Canberra!

ACT COVID-19 update (1 October 2021):

◾️ New cases today: 52
◾️ Active cases: 272
◾️ Total recovered cases: 612
◾️ Total cases: 887
◾️ Negative test results (past 24 hours): 2,999
◾️ In hospital: 11
◾️ Lives lost: 3

COVID-19 vaccinations in the ACT: 90.6% have received first dose, 62.1% have received second dose.

More information at www.covid19.act.gov.au

30/09/2021

Some very important updates for the ACT Lockdown restrictions.
Please continue to act safely and responsibly to ensure the further continued ease of restrictions.

A range of amendments to the ACT’s lockdown restrictions will come into effect from 12.01am tomorrow (1 October 2021).

One of the amendments allows two people to visit another household at any one time. Here’s what you need to know:

◾️ You may only have two visitors to your household at any one time and there is no specific time limit for visits.
◾️ This limit includes children. However, if one parent or guardian is visiting a household and has more than one child who cannot be left unattended at home, they are permitted to take them. The intention of this direction is not to allow lots of people to visit a household at one time as we continue to manage this outbreak.
◾️ If children from the same household are visiting another household for childcare purposes, then more than two children can visit at once.
◾️ Visitors do not need to be the same two people each time, but please try to minimise the number of different people coming to your house as we continue to manage the current outbreak.
◾️ You can leave your region to visit a household, however we are still trying to limit movement within the community so encourage Canberrans to stay within their region where possible.
◾️ A face mask should be worn where you are visiting someone’s home. The Public Health Direction requires people to carry a face mask and wear a face mask at all times when outside of their residence. There are exemptions to this requirement, for example when consuming food or drink or when undertaking strenuous exercise.
◾️ All visitors to homes should maintain physical distancing wherever possible.
◾️ Residents from approved postcodes in the NSW region are permitted to enter the ACT under the Standing Exemption to visit another household.
◾️ However, ACT residents are not permitted to enter approved postcodes in the NSW region under the Standing Exemption to visit another household.
◾️ If you live in NSW outside the approved postcodes, you will still need to seek an exemption to enter the ACT. You must not travel unless an exemption has been granted.

Find out more about the ACT’s COVID-19 Pathway Forward at https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/act-status-and-response/the-acts-pathway-forward

29/09/2021

22 new cases have been recorded today.
Don't forget to book your COVID vaccination as soon as possible and stay safe!

ACT COVID-19 update (29 September 2021):
◾ New cases today: 22
◾ Active cases: 237
◾ Total recovered cases: 566
◾ Total cases: 804
◾ Negative test results (past 24 hours): 3,443
◾ In hospital: 10
◾ Lives lost: 1

COVID-19 vaccinations in the ACT: 89.2% have received first dose, 60.9% have received second dose.

More information at https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/

27/09/2021

Some good news!
Ease of restrictions have been announced - Please read below for all the details.

❗❗ Today the ACT Government has released further details on the ACT pathway forward. ❗❗

The current lockdown will be lifted from 15 October, with the ACT expected to reach the threshold of 80% of 12+ Canberrans fully vaccinated around this date.

There will be a gradual and careful easing of social and business restrictions as the ACT increases its overall vaccination coverage.

This phased approach will see intervals between significant steps, to allow monitoring of the effect of changes on case numbers, providing an ability to adjust measures where required.

In line with this approach, there will be minor changes to lockdown restrictions from 12.01am Friday 1 October 2021, including:

◾ Two people will be able to visit another household at any one time, for any reason. If visiting a household for childcare purposes, more than two children can visit.
◾ One household, or up to five people, will be able to gather outdoors for exercise or non-organised recreation for up to four hours.
◾ Non-essential retail businesses will be permitted to operate click and collect or click and deliver services. No more than five people can be in the business at any one time, or one person per four square metres, whichever is less.
◾ The recommencement of outdoor bootcamps and personal training, with no more than two people, excluding instructors.
◾ The recommencement of outdoor and contactless coaching activities with no more than two people, excluding the coach.
◾ The reopening of nature reserves and National Parks for recreational purposes.
◾ The recommencement of preventative dental services.

More information on amendments to restrictions commencing this Friday from 12.01am are available here: https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/act-status-and-response/lockdown

You can read the full pathway forward here: https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/act-status-and-response/the-acts-pathway-forward/acts-pathway-forward

22/09/2021

The health and wellbeing of our family and friends is incredibly important as we continue to protect ourselves against COVID-19.

To help stop the spread of Covid:

🏠 Stay home
😷 Don’t forget to wear a mask
🤳 Use the Check In CBR app
🤢 Get tested if you have any symptoms, no matter how mild

It can be difficult to understand the changes and uncertainty of the COVID-19 situation. ACT Health has translated resources, information, updates and health advice in 20 languages, including:

বাংলা

မြန်မာ

简体中文

繁體中文

Thuɔŋjäŋ

Français

Ελληνικά

हिन्दी

ကညီ

한국어

Ruáingga

Español

Tagalog

தமிழ்

ไทย

Tiếng Việt

عربي

دری

فارسی

اردو

The COVID-19 website resources explain what you need to do to protect yourself, your loved ones, and our community: www.covid19.act.gov.au/languages

ACT Health also provide interpretation services in any language. If you or someone you know requires this service, call the Telephone Interpreter Service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 131 450. Then ask to be connected to the ACT COVID-19 helpline on (02) 6207 7244 (open from 8am to 8pm daily).

22/09/2021

It is International Week of Deaf People! (20/09/21 - 26/09/21)
Todays theme (22nd) is Sign Language for all deaf learners. Many deaf children are born into families that do not know sign language. That is why it is so important to make sure the best learning services are in place.

20/09/2021

As we enter into another week of lockdown, remember to check in on friends and family with a video or phone call - Stay safe everyone 😊

ACT COVID-19 update (20 September 2021):
◼️ New cases today: 7
◼️ Active cases: 223
◼️ Total recovered cases: 402
◼️ Total cases: 625
◼️ Negative test results (past 24 hours): 2,819
◼️ In hospital: 5

COVID-19 vaccinations in the ACT: 79.0% have received first dose, 54.1% have received second dose.

Please note: From today our daily reporting of vaccination numbers will be based on percentage of ACT residents aged 12 and over. Previously it was based on percentage of ACT residents aged 16 and over.

More information at: www.covid19.act.gov.au