LATEST COVID-19 UPDATES FROM THE NSW GOVERNMENT IN RELATIONSHIP TO CHURCH ATTENDANCE.
LATEST GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS
The NSW Government have announced new COVID-19 restrictions for the Greater Sydney region effective from 5pm Thursday to 12:00am on Monday (6-10 May 2020).
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
The media release containing these changes (effective from 5pm, 6 May 2021) is here. In summary they are:
It is also strongly recommended the community avoids mingling in large groups over the coming days, and is careful not to put our most vulnerable at risk.
WHERE IS THE GREATER SYDNEY REGION?
Greater Sydney consists of Local Government Areas: Bayside, Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Burwood, Camden, Campbelltown, Canada Bay, Canterbury-Bankstown, Central Coast, Cumberland, Fairfield, Georges River, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, Hunters Hill, Inner West, Kuring-Gai, Lane Cove, Liverpool, Mosman, North Sydney, Northern Beaches, Parramatta, Penrith, Randwick, Ryde, Strathfield, Sutherland Shire, Sydney, The Hills Shire, Waverley, Willoughby Wollondilly, Wollongong and Woollahra.
We encourage churches to view the video of the press release below, and update your COVID-19 Safety Plans in line with the new Public Health Order once new plan templates are released. Please continue to look out for updates to COVID-19 restrictions via the NSW Government website and the NSW Health website.
For further information, the NSW Government has provided a concierge service for all businesses in NSW. You can utilise this here: https://mybusiness.service.nsw.gov.au/concierge
Alternatively you can contact Service NSW on 13 77 88.
WE WANT TO SEE YOU AT CHURCH
If you want to attend in person there are a few restrictions to consider:
IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING YOU NEED TO LET US KNOW YOU'RE COMING
By registering on this website by clicking here, or by replying via email or by phoning the office 02 9896 1719 and leaving a message. Our church is large enough to hold 50 people under current restrictions, so we will be limiting the number of people able to attend.
If you attend:
The deacons are taking on responsibility for enacting the COVID-19 safety plan and ensuring all cleaning is done correctly and we appreciate your assistance in this.
If you are unsure about attending or want any further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Guy, Chris or one of the deacons (Jean, Sylvia, Justin).
The NSW Government have announced new COVID-19 restrictions for the Greater Sydney region effective from 5pm Thursday to 12:00am on Monday (6-10 May 2020).
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
The media release containing these changes (effective from 5pm, 6 May 2021) is here. In summary they are:
- No more than 20 people allowed inside a home.
- Masks will be compulsory at all worship services for those over the age of 12.
- Singing by audiences at indoor shows or by congregants at indoor places of worship will not be allowed (Places of Worship - Are able to have one performers sing, however congregational singing is not allowed) A request has been made for an exemption that would allow more than one singer. If this is authorised it will appear here on the NSW Government Website by 8pm tonight 7/5/21). Otherwise, the 1 singer rule will apply).
- Dancing will not be allowed at indoor hospitality venues or nightclubs (Weddings - dancing is allowed at weddings with a strong recommendation that no more than 20 people should be on the dancefloor at any one time)
- Only two visitors allowed per resident in aged care facilities.
It is also strongly recommended the community avoids mingling in large groups over the coming days, and is careful not to put our most vulnerable at risk.
WHERE IS THE GREATER SYDNEY REGION?
Greater Sydney consists of Local Government Areas: Bayside, Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Burwood, Camden, Campbelltown, Canada Bay, Canterbury-Bankstown, Central Coast, Cumberland, Fairfield, Georges River, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, Hunters Hill, Inner West, Kuring-Gai, Lane Cove, Liverpool, Mosman, North Sydney, Northern Beaches, Parramatta, Penrith, Randwick, Ryde, Strathfield, Sutherland Shire, Sydney, The Hills Shire, Waverley, Willoughby Wollondilly, Wollongong and Woollahra.
We encourage churches to view the video of the press release below, and update your COVID-19 Safety Plans in line with the new Public Health Order once new plan templates are released. Please continue to look out for updates to COVID-19 restrictions via the NSW Government website and the NSW Health website.
For further information, the NSW Government has provided a concierge service for all businesses in NSW. You can utilise this here: https://mybusiness.service.nsw.gov.au/concierge
Alternatively you can contact Service NSW on 13 77 88.
WE WANT TO SEE YOU AT CHURCH
If you want to attend in person there are a few restrictions to consider:
- If you are unwell or have recently been unwell in any way please do not attend.
- If you believe you may have been in the proximity of someone with Covid-19 do not attend.
- If you are in a high risk category (eg over 70, or with chronic heart or breathing conditions or low immunity etc.) please consider remaining home and keeping yourself safe.
- NSW health recommends but currently does not mandate the wearing of a facemask in Church.
IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING YOU NEED TO LET US KNOW YOU'RE COMING
By registering on this website by clicking here, or by replying via email or by phoning the office 02 9896 1719 and leaving a message. Our church is large enough to hold 50 people under current restrictions, so we will be limiting the number of people able to attend.
If you attend:
- please do not turn up before 9:15am
- expect to be asked if you have been ill or in a hotspot,
- sign or scan in on arrival and sign out on exit
- do not sing during the service
- keep 1.5m distance from all other attendees (except your own household)
- move away quickly after the service.
The deacons are taking on responsibility for enacting the COVID-19 safety plan and ensuring all cleaning is done correctly and we appreciate your assistance in this.
If you are unsure about attending or want any further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Guy, Chris or one of the deacons (Jean, Sylvia, Justin).