How COVID-19 is effecting Family Spirit

Updated:  03/04/2020

Below is a list of resources that you may find useful during this time of uncertainty.

The virus explained in a child friendly way

• Child Coronavirus Pamphlet

The Australian Government

• Individuals Affected by Coronavirus-Covid-19
• Official app with the information you need to know about the coronavirus.  To download it search "Coronavirus Australia" in the Apple App Store and on Google Play.

NSW Health

• Child and Family Services
• Frequently asked questions

World Health Organisation

• Coping with stress during the 2019-nCoV outbreak
• Helping children cope with stress during the 2019-nCoV outbreak

Updated:  25/03/2020

Family Spirit is working on implementing a range of measures and supports to manage our work with children, young people and carers through the current COVID-19 situation.  We are working closely with DCJ and will continue to review and update plans as the situation changes.

Bankstown office

• The Bankstown office continues to be open and the leadership team are available to ensure that we continue to provide a service to all our carers, children and young people.

School attendance

• Family Spirit is asking carers to exercise their own discretion in regards to school attendance for the children and young people in your care.

Regional support groups

• In line with the recommendations of ‘social distancing’, Family Spirit and the Carer Advisory Group (CAG) have cancelled the planned Regional Support Groups for March.
• Family Spirit and The Carer Advisory Group are developing a plan about how carers can continue to access support.

Please call 13 18 19 to discuss these or any issues.