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New face mask requirements for Queenslanders

Queenslanders across the state are now required to wear masks, some for the very first time. With masks now mandatory everyone must carry one with them at all times when they leave home unless they have a lawful reason not to. This directive was made effective after the Greater Brisbane area was sent into a 3 day lock down from 5pm Monday 29 March 2021. Learn more about how and were masks must be worn here.

Stage 4 easing of restrictions, including border changes.

Queensland’s Roadmap to Easing COVID-19 restrictions outlines a staged approach to giving Queenslanders more freedom to travel, participate in more activities and hold more gatherings. Due to Queensland's strong health response to COVID-19 means we’re well positioned for recovery and from Thursday 1st October 2020, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced Stage 4 Easing of Restrictions will come into effect, including border changes. The Roadmap provides sensible and gradual steps to a COVID recovery that will reconnect our communities and keeps our economy moving by supporting business, industry and Queensland jobs. Explore the stages to learn more about how restrictions are easing. There is also important information about how business will keep COVID safe as restrictions are eased.

COVIDSafe app

The COVIDSafe app is part of our work to slow the spread of COVID-19. Having confidence we can find and contain outbreaks quickly will mean governments can ease restrictions while still keeping Australians safe. The new COVIDSafe app is completely voluntary. Downloading the app is something you can do to protect you, your family and friends and save the lives of other Australians. The more Australians connect to the COVIDSafe app, the quicker we can find the virus.

Staying connected while being physically apart: wellbeing in the time of social distancing.

During the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we’re asking you to, where possible, avoid contact with people who don’t live in your household. This will prevent the spread of germs; help stop people from getting sick and it will save lives. We expect this to be hard - it’s hard for all of us. But it’s the right thing to do at this time. We also know that feeling socially isolated can impact your mental wellbeing. It can make people feel sad, anxious, lonely and depressed. We want to make sure that during this time, you have ways to stay connected to your family, friends and community, even if you can’t see them in person.

Standing apart, as one for ANZAC Day.

Tieri residents united for an ANZAC Day unlike any other, paying their respects to veterans by lighting up the dawn with driveway ceremonies. Standing apart, together as they commemorated all those who have served and sacrificed for our country. A sacred day that would normally see locals gather at the War Memorial for the annual ANZAC day ceremony could not be dampened by social distancing. Today, lets honour all past and current servicemen and women and those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice with an ode written by Rupert McCall, OAM as a tribute to our diggers to commemorate the landing of the ANZACs at Gallipoli, entitled ‘100 years from now’

Peak Downs JRL training & carnivals postponed until 1st June 2020

Amidst all the information and community safety rules regarding the Covid-19 Pandemic, please rest assured that all decisions are made with the health and safety of our players, supporters and staff as our top priority. It is for this reason that, upon advice and directive from QRL (our governing body) we have cancelled all training sessions, carnivals and postponed the commencement of our 2020 season. The situation is changing rapidly with new developments coming to light day to day- however we are confident that we should be cleared to resume all Community League activity on June 1st 2020.

Avoid COVID-19 Scams

Staying connected online has never been more important, now that many of us are physically isolated from family members, friends, colleagues and support networks. We are using the internet more to help us socialise, learn, work, play and be entertained. Sadly, the current pandemic has seen an increase in scams. It is important to always so we need to be active Here are some tips to help you stay safe.

Looking after your mental health

COVID-19 is an evolving situation that has changed the way we live, work and connect with family, friends and colleagues. Each day, we learn new ways of adapting to COVID-19. Everything from working from home to social distancing and separating from our loved ones. Making these changes can take a significant toll and impact on the way we think, feel and act. If you, need some extra support, we’ve put together some tips and contacts that you can reach out to for help.