Dear Employees,
Cyclone Alfred Update: Service Cancellations and Safety Advice
Due to government warnings about Cyclone Alfred, we are cancelling all non-essential Home Care Services (domestic assistance, social support, some transport services) from tomorrow, 6th until Sunday 9th March to ensure everyone’s safety.
Essential services (personal care, medication and welfare checks) will continue as long as it is safe, but may also be cancelled if conditions worsen. Our Scheduling Team will contact you if there are any changes to essential services.
Stay Safe
Please take all necessary steps to stay safe this week. We may experience strong winds, heavy rain, and potential flash flooding. During this time:
- Do not travel to your shift if it is unsafe (e.g., flooded roads, extreme weather) or if you have other responsibilities (e.g., caring for children due to school closures, or protecting).
- Keep your mobile phone charged and on-hand for updates.
- Monitor the SES Website and ABC News Radio for weather updates.
- For urgent situations, call the SES at 132 500 or dial 000 in an emergency.
- Secure your home in preparation for the cyclone.
Support for Residential Aged Care (RAC) Homes
Our RACs need additional support and staffing during the cyclone. If you are near a RAC and it is safe to travel, please contact your Coordinator if you can help care for our residents at the RAC during this time.
We will provide regular updates over the coming days.
Take care,
The Whiddon Team