Precinct News
3 April  2020

 

Response to COVID-19: Mental Health and Wellbeing Services

It can feel overwhelming during this time as we work together to combat the spread of COVID-19 but there are organisations, services and resources out there to support your mental health and wellbeing.   There are a number of services and resources below that are available in a range of languages or that have a tailored approach to supporting diverse communities: Headspace How to cope with stress related to COVID-19 online resource Translation into 21 languages about services 1800 650 890 Kid’s Helpline Kids Helpline webpage dedicated to support during COVID-19 1800 55 1800 Youth Beyond Blue Supporting schools Supporting early learning communities Beyond Blue Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak National Coronavirus Helpline A list of resources about COVID-19 in other languages. 1800 020 080 Lifeline Mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus outbreak A free interpreting service for people who do not speak English is available at 13 11 14. To access this service please: 1) Call TIS on 131 450 and ask to talk to Lifeline on 13 11 14 in the language required. 2) TIS will call 13 11 14 on behalf of the caller. Embrace Multicultural Mental Health Multilingual information about mental health   Head to Health Psychological tips for coping with infectious diseases Supporting culturally and linguistically diverse people Transcultural Mental Health Centre COVID-19 Information resources Life in Mind COVID-19 resources Mental Health Australia Mental Health Australia has launched a new social awareness and connection campaign to promote positive mental health and wellbeing during this time of physical distancing and heightened anxiety in our community. The best way to follow the campaign is via social media using the hashtag #LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia   Other National help lines and websites: 1800RESPECT Confidential information, counselling and support service open 24 hours to support people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse. Black Dog Institute Information on symptoms, treatment and prevention of depression and bipolar disorder. Carers Australia 1800 242 636 Short-term counselling and emotional and psychological support services for carers and their families in each state and territory. MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78 A telephone and online support, information and referral service, helping men to deal with relationship problems in a practical and effective way. MindSpot Clinic 1800 61 44 34 An online and telephone clinic providing free assessment and treatment services for Australian adults with anxiety or depression.   National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and Aboriginal Medical Services in each state and territory. NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 NSW Refugee Health Service Referral Agency NSW (STARTTS) Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors QLife 1800 184 527 3pm-12am QLife is Australia’s first nationally-oriented counselling and referral service for LGBTI people. Relationships Australia 1300 364 277 A provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. SANE Australia 1800 18 7263 Information about mental illness, treatments, where to go for support and help carers. Support after Suicide Information, resources, counselling and group support to those bereaved by suicide. Education and professional development to health, welfare and education professionals.

 

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Please find attached our latest Barangaroo Station monthly update, which provides information about upcoming construction activities in April 2020. 
Key activities to note this month includes:

• removing tunnelling support infrastructure by the foreshore - this includes the spoil shed, treatment plants and underground pipes
• some jack-hammering to remove concrete in the underground crossover cavern (7am - 10pm Monday to Sundays)
• out-of-hours concrete deliveries and pours inside the Barangaroo Station

Removal of Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) finishes next week 
Removal of TBMs from the Barangaroo Station site is expected to finish by Thursday 9 April, site conditions permitting. Work will continue 24/7 this weekend and next week to remove the largest TBM pieces on oversized trucks under police escort. The trucks will leave the site via the main gates and travel southbound on Hickson Road. The trucks are expected to leave the site each night at about 11pm, site conditions permitting.
These oversized trucks must comply with NSW road regulations and travel at night when there is less traffic. There may be some temporary traffic impacts on Hickson Road, including single lane closures during these truck movements. 
Work will also continue 24/7 next week to pour concrete for the underground crossover cavern and new Barangaroo Station. The work involves the use of hand tools, concrete trucks, loaders, pumps and cranes. This work is not expected to cause high noise at nearby properties.
Community enquiries
If you have any questions, please contact our team on 1800 171 386 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Alternatively, you can visit the Sydney Metro website to view all current and past construction updates.
 

Have a good weekend and stay safe.

Kind regards

Mark
Community Place Manager | Barangaroo & Blues Point
John Holland CPB Ghella (JHCPBG)