Health & Wellbeing

The world is a little bit topsy-turvy right now. At first, getting a few weeks of school or working from home seemed like a bit of fun. But as time moves on and we continue to stay at home due to COVID restrictions the shine is wearing a little thin.

Now more than ever, it’s important to make sure we continue to look after both the physical and mental health of ourselves, family and friends.

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.

Tieri Gym re-opens 24/7

The Tieri Gym has now re-opened 24/7 and is operating under an industry COVID-SAFE plan. The health and wellness of our employees, contractors and community members remains our number one priority. We would like to stress that it is vital that all members comply with all signage and any directives from Gym Staff. Current memberships that were frozen from 23 March 2020 have now been re-started from 27th July 2020.

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.

Explaining COVID-19 to kids

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everything you’re hearing about COVID-19 right now. It’s also understandable if your children are feeling anxious too. Children might find it difficult to understand what they are seeing online and on TV – or hearing from other people – so they may be vulnerable to feeling anxiety, stress and sadness. But having and open and supportive discussion with your children can help them to understand and cop better.

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.

Are your mates OK?

Across Australia and the world people are facing an unprecedented situation as our health authorities and governments act to manage the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). It is now even more important that we all promote a sense of community, reach out and ask our friends, family and colleagues, “Are you OK?”. Here are some tips and information to help you reach out.

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.

Hygiene matters

Everyone can slow the spread of COVID-19 by washing their hands frequently, covering their coughs, putting tissues straight into the bin, avoiding touching their eyes, nose and mouth, cleaning regularly used objects and services and ventilating their home or workspace. Everyone should practise good hygiene and protect against infection and prevent the virus from spreading.