The Shire of Dandaragan and Jurien Bay Community Resource Centre will be providing assistance to members of the community facing challenges and increasing social isolation due to COVID-19.

The COVID Neighbourhood Heart Initiative aims to support those in our community at high risk of being impacted by the threats of COVID-19, including seniors, people with a disability or underlying health issue, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and Indigenous people.

Through the COVID Neighbourhood Heart Initiative, we can all look out for each other and show a little kindness and care.

Can you help your neighbour?

We are looking for volunteers to help seniors and vulnerable people who are socially isolated in our local community.

There are people who have started to practice 'social distancing', and while we support this measure to minimise infections, we are concerned about the impact of social isolation and increased loneliness.

Whether it's helping someone with their grocery shopping, dog walking, a friendly phone check-in, or other errands - any little assistance you can offer will go a long way for someone in need.

Please fill out the appropriate short online form at the link below to register as a volunteer or participant, and we will put you in direct contact with residents in your area offering or requesting assistance. The online form will also be available on the Shire of Dandaragan's website. Forms are also available in printed format and will be available at the Shire Administration Centre, libraries around the Shire, and the Jurien Bay CRC.

This initiative is a partnership between the Shire of Dandaragan and the Jurien Bay Community Resource Centre and is available for community members in the Shire of Dandaragan boundary.

 https://www.dandaragan.wa.gov.au/services/community/covid-neighbourhood-heart-initiative.aspx