Cases

The Queensland Government has changed the way it is reporting coronavirus cases to provide more detailed information. It is a mix of information for the Cairns Regional Council area and the broader Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) area*.

Current cases (CHHHS):

• 0 active case
• Total cases to date: 37
• 0 deaths

Of these cases, there have been 27 confirmed positive cases in the Cairns local government area to date, comprising:

• 16 acquired overseas
• 7 locally acquired, known contact
• 3 locally acquired, no known contact
• 1 from interstate
• 0 under investigation

More information

Information on the current coronavirus status is provided by State and Federal health authorities.

• Queensland cases
• Australian cases

*The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service area includes Cairns, the Tablelands, Tully, Chillagoe, Georgetown and Croydon.

Testing

From 24 April 2020, testing may be done for people who have fever (or history of fever) OR acute respiratory symptoms (cough, sore throat, shortness of breath).

Testing is available at the Cairns Base Hospital Fever Clinic and a drive-through clinic at the Cairns North Community Health Centre. Testing at these sites is by appointment only - phone 4226 4781 to book.

Your doctor is also able to order a test.  If you are unwell and you meet the above criteria, you should contact a doctor immediately. Your doctor will decide if you need to be tested for COVID-19.

• Read more about testing and fever clinics on the Queensland Government website.

COVIDSafe app

The Australian Government is encouraging residents to download the COVIDSafe app to their mobile phone.

The app helps health officials to quickly contact people who may have been exposed to coronavirus (COVID-19). COVIDSafe is available from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store (Android devices).

Downloading the app is voluntary. The Government says 40 per cent of Australians will need to download the app for it to be effective.

For more information on the app, how it works and privacy visit the Australian Government website.

• About the app and how it works
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Privacy

The status listed below will remain in effect until further notice.  Users should adhere to physical distancing measures (1 person per 4 square metres), good hygiene practices, be vigilant of 10-person limits and follow the direction of any signage.

Open facilities

• Cairns Libraries
• Public pools at Gordonvale, Smithfield, Tobruk and Woree*
• Barlow Park (casual athletics only)
• Playgrounds (including Muddy's, Fun Ship and Centenary Lakes Nature Play), skate parks and bump tracks
• BBQs - due to large number of sites, this will be a staged roll-out over the weekend 16-17 May
• Outdoor gyms, tennis courts and public basketball courts
• Lake Morris recreation area
• Transfer stations: Open and operating as usual. See transfer station locations and operating hours.
• Buy Back Shop
• Animal pound
• Public toilets

*Babinda pool closed for winter period.

Facility status:

To stop the spread of coronavirus, the Queensland Government has issued a series of Public Health Directions outlining residents' obligations. These include:

• staying home, going out and moving around Queensland. (Refer to the Movement and Gathering direction for more)
• business and activities
• border restrictions including remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Penalties apply for breaching these directions. You can seek clarification, ask for exemptions, or get answers to your questions from Queensland Health via their online form or by emailing healthdirections@health.qld.gov.au.

Easing of restrictions

The Queensland Government's step-down approach to eased restrictions contains staged plans. Effective noon on 1 June 2020, the following is allowed within the Cairns Regional Council local government area:

Gatherings of a maximum of 20 people are allowed:

• In homes
• Non-contact indoor and outdoor sport
• Personal training, gyms, health clubs and yoga studios
• Pools (indoor, outdoor)
• Community sports clubs
• Parks, playgrounds, skate parks and green gyms
• Libraries
• Hiking, camping and other recreational activities in national parks
• Places of worship and religious ceremonies
• Weddings
• Funerals for up 50 people

Unlimited travel, including overnight or multi-night stays, within Queensland (except restricted or biosecurity areas), is also allowed.

The following businesses can operate with 20 people, provided 4m2 per person can be maintained, and where specified COVID-19 safe plans/checklists are in place:

• Open homes and auctions
• Indoor cinemas
• Outdoor amusement parks, tourism experiences, zoos and arcades
• Concert venues, theatres, arenas, auditoriums and stadiums
• Beauty therapy, nail salons, tanning, tattoo parlours and spas

Restaurants, pubs, clubs, cafes, hotels and casinos (no gaming) can have 20 patrons per room or defined area (indoors and outdoors) for dining in or seated drinks.

More information

• Roadmap to easing Queensland restrictions
• Advice on going out, travel, recreation and gatherings
• FAQ on staying home and going out 
• Restrictions on business, activities and undertakings
• FAQ for business and undertakings 

Travel restrictions to remote communities

The Queensland Government has announced a Roadmap to easing restrictions for Queensland's remote communities.

Under Stage 1 residents returning to country may be able to quarantine for 14 days in their community. This is determined by individual councils.

More information on travel restrictions is available on the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnership (DATSIP) website.

If you are a resident of the following communities and require information on returning home please contact your local Council, details below:

• Weipa:  admin@weipatownauthority.com.au 40309400
• Pormpuraaw:  ceo@pormpuraaw.qld.gov.au 40328221 (Cairns office) or 40604600 (Pormpuraaw)
• Kowanyama:  ceo@kowanyama.qld.gov.au 40837100
• Yarrabah: LDMGChair@yarrabah.qld.gov.au 40569120
• Cook Shire:  COVID19@cook.qld.gov.au 40820500
• Bamaga:  info@nparc.qld.gov.au 40904120 or 40501800
• Wujal Wujal: info@wujal.qld.gov.au 40839100
• Lockhart River:  ceo@lockhart.qld.gov.au 40310155
• Mapoon:  mapoon.ceo@mapoon.qld.gov.au 40825213
• Napranum:  COVIDtravel@napranum.qld.gov.au 40905600
• Aurukun: 40606800
• Torres:  info@torres.qld.gov.au 40691336

Home Medicines Service

The Home Medicines Service is a temporary program for people in home isolation and for vulnerable patient groups who wish to limit their potential exposure to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the community. It provides home delivery of medicines from any pharmacy approved to dispense and supply Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) and Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (RPBS) medicines.

You can order other items to be delivered to you from the pharmacy, if it is part of the same order.  This includes over-the-counter painkillers, tissues and hand sanitizers - but these must be combined in a single delivery with one or more PBS/RPBS medicines.

The Home Medicines Service provides for one, no-cost delivery per month.  If you need more than one delivery per month, your pharmacy may charge a fee.

• Speak directly to your pharmacist about ordering your medicines, delivery times, urgent medicine needs and any other questions you have about the Home Medicines Service.
• Visit the Pharmacy Programs Administrator website for more on the Home Medicines Service including eligibility and consent.

Council support

To support Cairns residents and businesses, Council has:

• Extended the due date for half-year rates payments to 27 May 2020
• Extended the due date for water usage fees for three months
• Endorsed the Financial Hardship Policy to provide rates and charges assistance (by way of extended payments plans and interest waivers) to those ratepayers suffering financial hardship as a result of COVID-19.  To request assistance, complete the Rates hardship relief online form and our Revenue Team will contact you.

Further Council assistance will be discussed as part of budget discussions once the new Council is sworn in.

Australian Government support

The Australian Government has announced a range of financial supports for residents.

• See more on the Services Australia website.

Working from home tax deductions

The Australian Taxation Office has announced changes to rules around claiming expenses associated with working from home during Covid-19.

• For full details, visit the ATO's Working from home during Covid-19 website.

Queensland Government support

Renting

The Queensland Government has announced a range of support for renters and landlords including a freeze on evictions and a one-off rental grant for those who have been financially impacted by coronavirus and have no other financial assistance.

The Residential Rental Hub has information for renters, property owners, agents and property managers.

Utilities rebate

The Queensland Government's economic relief package will support Queenslanders’ health, jobs and businesses. For households, the package includes $200 rebate for all Queensland households to offset the cost of water and electricity bills. The rebate will be automatically applied through household electricity bills in the coming months.

For details on financial assistance for Queensland businesses, refer to the Business Queensland portal.

Community sport

The Queensland Government's Return to Play program offers assistance to community sport, recreation and fitness organisations with a range of funding and grants.

Applications for the COVID SAFE Active Clubs Kickstart grant open on March 25. Clubs can apply for $2000 to go toward hygiene supplies, equipment and operational costs for COVID Safe clubs to return to sport.

Community support for elderly, disabled and self-isolating

Food deliveries

The following local service organisations are providing assistance to elderly residents during the coronavirus crisis. For more information, phone the Cairns Local Coronavirus Hotline on 1300 396 102, between 8am and 5pm, seven days a week.

Note: each service agency sets their own eligibility criteria. Services offered are subject to resource availability.

Salvation Army

• food deliveries to elderly residents and self-isolating only
• contact the Salvos by phone 1800 173 379 or 4051 2454, or via email: cairns.corps@salvationarmy.org.au

St Vincent de Paul

• food deliveries to elderly residents
• contact Vinnies directly by phone 4032 3201

Meals on Wheels

• food deliveries on a fee-for-service basis
• operating at Cairns (4051 1300 ) and Marlin Coast (4055 6016) centres
• Marlin Coast only operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Anglicare

• food deliveries to elderly residents and self-isolating only
• Contact Anglicare by phone 0436 608 697

Community Recovery Hotline (Queensland Government)

If you have no other means of getting food or essential items, call the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349.  The hotline has been activated by the Queensland Government to assist people who have been advised to quarantine at home by a medical professional, Queensland Health or through government direction and have no other mechanisms for support. Government staff will work with partner organisations to arrange non-contact delivery of essential food and medication to people in quarantine with no other means of support.

Priority supermarket home deliveries

Woolworths, Coles and IGA are providing priority assistance for eligible customers in Cairns.

In-store trading hours may be impacted in order to fill priority online orders. Woolworths Mount Sheridan and Earlville stores have reduced in-store trading hours to 9am to 6pm daily, with no community shopping hour. Contact your local supermarket for details.

• Woolworths Priority Assistance delivery - register online at :www.woolworths.com.au/priorityassistance or call 1800 000 610.
• IGA Priority Shop home delivery - register online at https://www.iga.com.au/priority-shop/ or phone 1800 018 384.
• Coles Online Priority Service - currently available by invitation only to the elderly and those at risk with pre-existing health and medical conditions.  View eligibility criteria and process details at https://www.coles.com.au/customernotice/onlinepriorityservice.  If you are not eligible for this service, Coles continues to provide the Community Hour on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7am to 8am,  exclusively for elderly customers and others in need of assistance. You will need to present a government-issued identification card.

Help is available from all three levels of government for businesses, employers and employees affected by coronavirus. This information is updated regularly.

Beware of business scams

Unfortunately, scammers are taking advantage of the spread of coronavirus to exploit and play on the fears of consumers and businesses across Australia. Scams include impersonating government authorities and legitimate traders, using fake emails or text messages to try and obtain personal data, and investment scams.

• Visit the Scamwatch website for more information on coronavirus scams and tips on how to protect your business online.

Restrictions on non-essential services

As part of the Australian Government's social distancing measures, a wide range of non-essential business activities are now restricted.

• View details of the current restrictions on non-essential services and business activities by type (prohibited activities and exceptions).

Australian Government support

The Australian Government's coronavirus information and support web page is updated regularly with announcements and assistance package information. The Government's business contact centre is staffed from 7am until 11pm: 13 28 46

The Australian Treasury is leading the economic response to the coronavirus

Assistance available from the Federal Government for businesses includes:

• Jobkeeper payment to support employees and businesses through the outbreak: A payment of $1,500 per employee per fortnight is available to eligible businesses over the next six months with the Job Keeper package.
• Boosting cash flow for employers: Payments of up to $100,000 available to small to medium-sized businesses, charities and not-for-profits.
• Backpackers and work visa holders: Information about changes to visa requirements and rules related to Covid-19 can be found at the Department of Home Affairs.
• Temporary relief for financially distressed businesses is available in the form of a temporary increase in the minimum threshold for creditors issuing a statutory demand on a company.
• Wage subsidies to support apprentices and trainees: from early April, people who employ an apprentice or trainee may be eligible to register for a wage subsidy for 50 per cent of the trainee's wages.
• Commercial leases: The Government has initiated a code of conduct to help landlords and tenants make 'good faith' arrangements for commercial leases, allowing for rent deferrals and reductions. Proportional rent reductions will be based on the tenant’s decline in turnover, therefore sharing burden between landlords and tenants. More information is available in the Prime Minister's April 7 update.
• Casual workers and people experiencing financial hardship who are affected by Covid-19 may be eligible for a Centrelink payment or a one-off crisis payment.
• Sole traders and households affected by the coronavirus crisis may be able to access income support for individuals in the coming six months. Several forms of income support payments are available.
• Meeting obligations about superannuation payments: More information about superannuation for employers is available from the Australian Taxation Office.
• Assisting with economic recovery: Two key business investment measures to stimulate economic growth and encourage recovery include increasing the instant asset write-off and the backing business investment incentive.
• Early access to superannuation might be possible in very limited circumstance.

Queensland Government support and information

The Queensland Government is updating information about assistance packages through its Business Queensland pages. You will find information here about the following:

• Leasing dispute resolution: A Queensland Small Business Commissioner will be appointed to give small businesses a single point of contact for leasing disputes during recovery from the impact of COVID-19.
• Border closures, business, industry and FIFO workers: Find out how border closures might affect your business.
• Prohibited activities and venues: Comprehensive and up-to-date information detailing prohibited activities and venues that are affected by public health directives.It also includes exceptions that currently apply.
• Support to retain employees and maintain operations. Applications are available for Job Support Loans from the Queensland Government.
• Assisting manufacturers who are having difficulties accessing vital supplies. Manufacturers with supply chain difficulties are encouraged to complete the supply matching request form. Suppliers that are able to meet the needs of businesses seeking vital materials and supplies can register their capability and capacity on the Queensland Government’s dedicated ICN Gateway page.
• Retraining and transition: Have you lost your job or income and want to find out the government's commitment to retraining, job-matching and transition?
• Payroll tax relief: Are you an employer who pays $6.5 million or less in Australian taxable wages who needs payroll tax relief?
• Critical supply chain partners: Are you an agriculture, food, and fishing exporter or a critical supply chain partner? Find out more about market diversification and resilience grants.
• Planning and mentoring: Do you need tailored support including financial mentoring and business planning?
• Pandemic risk management: A resource about pandemic risk management for businesses.

Council support

Council has announced a series of measures to assist businesses and generate employment in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.Council has granted due date extensions on rates and water bills for all residents and businesses, and these do not require any application. Key aspects of the Council's assistance and relief packages include:

• three-month extension on a range of business-related fees and charges
• waiving of all outdoor dining fees for three months (April to June)
• water usage bill due dates (for businesses and residents) extended for three months
• pumping $2.5 million into the Cairns community in the next three months by bringing forward maintenance works
• fast-tracking of projects in the city:
  • The building of a rock wall minimise erosion on the Esplanade
  • Renewal of the plaza area between the Lagoon and the Esplanade
  • Renewal of footpaths on Abbott, Grafton and McLeod streets
  • Replacement of commercial water metres and water main
  • Road rehabilitation and asphalt overlays
• waiving of rental payments for lessees of Council owned and/or managed facilities negatively impacted by the coronavirus.

Links for job seekers

• The Federal Government has created a Jobs Hub to help people find advertised vacancies.
• Queensland Government's Jobs Finder website has been set up to connect qualified recruitment agencies and Queensland people whose employment has been affected by Covid-19.
• Queensland Health is calling for expressions of interest from health professionals and administrators to work during its response to Covid-19.
• Harvesting work may be available in Far North Queensland. Check here for availability.

Training webinars for small business

TAFE North are offering free interactive workshops (online webinars) designed for small businesses in Far North and North Queensland who are currently or may be impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19).

• Read more, check your eligibility and register at the TAFE Financial Resilience Webinars page.

The Australian Government also presents free webinars to help business owners and managers minimize their risks and manage their business through the COVID-19 disruption.

• View upcoming webinars and register online at business.gov.au.

Innovate Queensland is offering workshops about pivoting business models and virtual business platforms for Covid-19.

• Check the schedule and find events at the Innovate Queensland website.

Other resources for businesses

• Dive centres in Cairns seeking advice on returning to operations should email: training-sales@padi.com.au or the relevant regional manager.
• As more people begin working from home, NBN Co has made changes to data allowances, waived additional wholesale capacity charges and created a blog, FAQs and tips to support people transitioning out of the office.
• The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland has compiled resources to support its members including access to free software and tools to move business online.
• Cairns Regional Council has a Takeaway and deliveries fact sheet ( PDF, 0.66 MB ) with handy tips to help Fixed Food Business licence holders minimise the risks should they choose to offer takeaway and/or delivery.
• Restaurant and Catering Australia also has information sheets and resources, including fact sheets about takeaway and pre-packaged meals.
• Safe Work Australia has information and resources about health and safety in the workplace and Covid-19, including working from home, supporting mental health, and information for small businesses about what to do if an employee contracts coronavirus.

Many of us want to support our local community in this difficult time.

We will be updating this page regularly with information from local groups and agencies on how you can best support them and some ideas for bringing a smile to someone's face.

Donate

Beware of scams

Unfortunately, scammers are taking advantage of the spread of coronavirus to exploit and play on the fears of consumers across Australia. Scams include impersonating government authorities and legitimate charities, and using fake emails or text messages to try and obtain personal data.

• If you are planning to donate, do your research. If you are donating to crowdfunding requests, check the terms and conditions of funding platforms and ensure you are dealing with official organisations.
• If you are donating to an established charity or not-for-profit organisation, ensure it is registered and that you are on its official website by searching the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Charity Register.
• Visit the Scamwatch website for more information on coronavirus scams and tips on how to protect yourself online.
• Visit the Australian Government's Stay Smart Online website for information on and examples of Covid-19 malicious cyber scams and phishing email attacks.

Donate blood

Red Cross Lifeblood is urging people to donate vital blood and plasma. Travel and venue restrictions do not prevent people from giving blood. Blood donor centres remain open and are strictly regulated healthcare spaces.

It is important to note there is no evidence that coronavirus is transmissible by blood transfusion, and Lifeblood's strict screening process ensures people who are unwell do not donate blood.

• To book an appointment or to find out more information on how to donate blood, please visit the Red Cross Lifeblood website.

GIVIT

GIVIT is a not-for-profit organisation that partners with the Queensland Government to coordinate donations of money and goods.

GIVIT is calling for cash donations which will be used to support the work of local Cairns charities. GIVIT has a buy local policy, so your donation will be spent in Cairns, further supporting our community.

• To donate, visit the GIVIT Covid19 Appeal website for payment options.
• To make sure your contribution is spent in Cairns, please specify this when making your donation. If you want to give generally to the appeal

Lifeline

The Lifeline warehouse is open and accepting donations of goods.

• 188 Aumuller Street ( next to the Bungalow Hotel), Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm. .

The Salvation Army and St Vincent de Paul are not taking any further donated goods. Please do not leave donations at their offices or bin locations.

Home School Savvy (Centacare)

Home School Savvy is calling for donations of any unwanted furniture or equipment such as desks, chairs, laptops, desk top computers, tablets - anything that can be refurbished, reconditioned, cleaned and re-distributed to those who need.

For schools, businesses or people who wish to donate but are not sure how to do so during the current circumstances Home School Savvy will arrange collection, cleaning and delivery to those in need.

You can also contact Home School Savvy if you are needing assistance.

• Contact Home School Savvy via private message to their Facebook page

Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation

The Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation is seeking to raise $2.4 million to support 7 hospital across the region.

Funds will be used for baby ventilators, humidifiers, infusion pumps, syringe drivers, ultrasounds, defibrillators, vital signs monitors, high flow oxygen machines and 100 mattresses.

You can donate online or by calling  4226 6327.

Buy local

With businesses struggling in the wake of coronavirus it's more important than ever to spend locally. The Cairns Chamber of Commerce, supported by Cairns Regional Council, is encouraging residents and businesses to 'Keep in in Cairns' by make a conscious effort to buy local, whether in person or online.

If all of us make just one change to support local suppliers and service providers, we can keep local people in jobs and business.

• Follow Keep It In Cairns on Facebook for information and offers from local businesses.

Connect with your community

It's easy to feel disconnected from your friends, neighbours and community during self-isolation and social distancing. But people, all over the world, are finding ways to stay in touch. We'll be updating this section with ways you can keep connected in Cairns.

Offering help to elderly or isolated neighbours

Queensland Health has a printable card you can place in the letterbox of those around you eg an elderly neighbour or someone who is self-quarantining.  If they need help - groceries, medical or urgent supplies, posting or collecting mail, or even a phone call - they can reach out to you on the number you provide. You can then leave items on their doorstep to avoid direct contact.

• Download the Queensland Health self quarantine assistance card.

Care Army

The Queensland Government is calling on volunteers for the Care Army.  The Care Army is about bringing Queenslanders together to lend a hand to seniors and people most at-risk who may not have friends, family or neighbours who are able to support them durign the coronavirus pandemic.

• Find out more and register at the Care Army web page or contact the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349.  Background checks will be undertaken as per Volunteering Qld guidelines

A pathway to recovery from COVID-19

In close collaboration with the Cairns COVID-19 Economic Response and Recovery Sub-Committee, Council has developed the Cairns Pathway to Recovery from COVID-19.  The document summarises the economic impacts of COVID-19 and sets out a four phase plan for economic recovery.

You can download the document here ( PDF, 2.09 MB ) or by clicking on the cover image above.

Economic impact of COVID-19 on Cairns

Council has commissioned independent economic advisory firm, .id Consulting Pty Ltd, to analyse the anticipated impacts of COVID-19 on the Cairns economy.

Download and read a copy of the report ( PDF, 1.52 MB ).

Key findings include:

• Pre COVID-19, the Cairns economy was strong with Gross Regional Product (GRP) growth above Queensland and Australian averages, and unemployment well below both the state and national levels.
• Cairns will be one of the most severely affected regions in Australia because its economy is heavily reliant on visitors, tourism and other export sectors.
• GRP for the June 2020 quarter is expected to drop by $386M (16%) with unemployment forecast to exceed 12%, significantly higher than both the state and national levels.
• The re-establishment of domestic aviation connectivity and capacity into Cairns is critically important, coupled with investment in destination marketing to fill that capacity. This is what will be required to return the city’s service population to ‘pre-COVID’ levels and get the local economy moving again.

Cairns business survival initiatives identified

Business leaders in Cairns have developed a suite of 10 key initiatives for consideration by Government (Federal, State and Local) in response to the unfolding economic effects from the spread of COVID-19.

The initiatives have been developed by the Economic Response and Recovery Sub-Committee (ERRSC), a group chaired by Cairns Regional Council's Chief Executive Officer, and comprising representatives of business and peak bodies, including Advance Cairns, Tourism Tropical North Queensland, the Cairns Chamber of Commerce, Cairns Airport, Ports North and others.

The purpose of the ERRSC is to ensure the unique situation, needs and issues of industry and businesses in Cairns are captured and communicated to all levels of Government throughout the crisis.

The ERRSC has also established processes to engage with business and industry more broadly.

The immediate focus of the ERRSC has been to identify the key initiatives required to support business survival – making sure that businesses who have been adversely impacted by travel bans, social distancing and other measures are able to survive the crisis and be in a position to recommence/re-escalate operations once it has passed.

The ERRSC reports regularly to the Cairns Local Leadership Committee (LLC), which is made up of elected representatives: Federal Member for Leichhardt, the Hon Warren Entsch; State Member for Cairns, Michael Healy; and Cairns Mayor Cr Bob Manning.

10 key business survival initiatives

The ERRSC report outlining the recommended 10 key Business Survival Initiatives ( PDF, 0.64 MB ) was presented to this local leadership group on Friday 27 March 2020 and has been distributed through relevant channels of the three levels of Government for consideration. Pleasingly, action has already been taken on a number of the initiatives identified.Council is maintaining and regularly updating a Status Update Report   ( PDF, 0.55 MB )which tracks action that has been taken on each of the 10 key Business Survival Initiatives.

Preliminary report on stimulus initiatives

The ERRSC has also prepared a Preliminary Report on Stimulus Initiatives ( PDF, 0.18 MB ) into the recommended projects, policy and programs needed to support economic recovery and job creation in the Cairns region over the short to medium term and in response to the impacts of COVID-19.  This report has been provided to the LLC and will also be distributed through other relevant channels to ensure it is given due consideration by all levels of Government.

The ERRSC welcomes suggestions, ideas and input which can be submitted direct to Council’s Economic Development Team at: economicdevelopment@cairns.qld.gov.au

Australian Government

Australian Government coronavirus site 

Australian Department of Health

Australian Government Coronavirus app

Australian Department of Health media releases

Australian Health  Protection Principal Committee

Prime Minister of Australia (includes transcripts of major announcements)

National Indigenous Australians Agency

Queensland Government

Queensland Government coronavirus website

Queensland Government media statements

Queensland Health website

Queensland Health Facebook

Queensland public health directions

Queensland Health cases and contact tracing

Premier of Queensland Anastacia Palaszczuk

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service website

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