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Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea Today I raised a cup of tea and tipped the fight against cancer for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. This year we had to celebrate Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea a bit differently and sadly couldn’t hold or attend a public event due to COVID-19. But we still marked the day with a cuppa and a plate of biscuits. Every year this event makes a big difference to Australians who have been impacted by cancer and every dollar raised helps fund the Cancer Council’s life-saving research, prevention and support programs. Although the official date is Thursday, 28th May 2020, you can still host a morning tea anytime and anywhere. Whether you want to have a virtual morning tea online or a catch up with family, you can still play a vital role in supporting all Australians battling cancer. To find out how you can host your own Biggest Morning Tea, please visit: https://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/.

Supporting Australians Through Coronavirus I am fighting for you Longman. The Morrison Government is fighting for each and every Australian. We are focused on getting through this coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, supporting you every step of the way and saving lives and livelihoods. That’s why Prime Minister Scott Morrison this morning announced a $1.1 billion package to boost mental health services, domestic violence support, Medicare assistance for people at home and emergency food relief. For more information on this package visit: https://www.pm.gov.au/…/11-billion-support-more-mental-heal…. For health information please visit: https://www.health.gov.au. If you have any questions please email me at [email protected] or call the office on 5432 3177.

National Palliative Care Week Australians with life-limiting illnesses deserve to live as full and as comfortably as possible in their final days and weeks. Palliative Care helps them with this. This is why National Palliative Care Week marks a time to thank the first-class health professionals who work in pallative care and who support our loved ones and optimise their quality of life for as long as possible. The Morrison Government is also investing $57.2 million to improve palliative care in aged care facilities across Australia. We must continue to raise important conversations about palliative care and celebrate the dedication of all those working and volunteering in palliative care across Australia. For more information please visit https://palliativecare.org.au/.

The Morrison Government Unveils JobKeeper Payment The Morrison Government is working tirelessly to keep our hardworking Aussies in jobs with a $130 billion JobKeeper payment announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison today. A wage subsidy will be provided to around 6 million workers who will receive a flat payment of $1,500 per fortnight through their employer, before tax. The payment will be open to eligible businesses that receive a significant financial hit caused by the coronavirus. View more details about this payment here: https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus View the Prime Minister’s update here: https://www.facebook.com/scottmorrison4cook/videos/220847725664614/?vh=e&d=n If you have any questions please email me at [email protected] or call the office on 5432 3177.

Further Morrison Government Measures Against Covid-19 Prime Minister Scott Morrison has just announced further protocols to support Australians through the coronavirus (COVID-19). ✅ Social gatherings outdoors have now been restricted to two people, with the exception of families.✅ On the basis of health advice, it is recommended that people over the age of 70 stay-at-home and limit contact with others as much as possible.✅ Stay home as much as possible, with the exceptions being grocery shopping, going to medical appointments, exercising and work, if working from home is not possible.✅ All playgrounds, skateparks and outside gyms will be closed from tomorrow. Social distancing is working! This is clear from the 25-30 per cent to 13-15 per cent drop in the increase of coronavirus cases in Australia! To find out more please visit: https://www.australia.gov.au or for health information visit: https://www.health.gov.au. If you have any questions please email me at [email protected] or call the office on 5432 3177.

Staying Informed With The Australian Government I’m encouraging all Longman residents, as well as every Australian, to download the Coronavirus Australia App and join the WhatsApp channel by going to www.aus.gov.au/whatsapp for important and factual information on the coronavirus. This can be done on your mobile device or computer. If you have any questions please email me at [email protected] or call the office on 5432 3177.

Pathway Ahead Clear The pathway ahead was clear from Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s speech this afternoon. Every Australian has their own part to play when it comes to protecting lives and livelihoods. We must continue to work together. The Prime Minister has also announced the following protocols:  From midnight tomorrow night, anyone who arrives in Australia will be immediately quarantined for two weeks in hotels and other similar accommodation buildings. If they are transiting to another state, they can’t for 2 weeks.  The Australian Defence Force will assist State and Territory Police in this, and will be making visits to those who have already declared they are self-isolating at home to ensure they are doing so. See the full video here. If you have any questions please email me at [email protected] or call the office on 5432 3177.

Staying Informed With Australian Government Apps Have you received this text from the Australian Government? Please read and act. Starting today, every Australian mobile phone will be sent a text message from the Australian Government with important steps each person can take to protect their own health, the health of their families and the health of the whole community from the coronavirus (COVID-19). We need every Australian to do their bit to help stop the spread of the coronavirus and protect lives. ✅ Be at least 1.5 metres away from everyone and don’t gather with others.✅ If you’re sick, stay at home.✅ Wash your hands and do it often.✅ Cough or sneeze into your elbow and not your hands.✅ Don’t touch your face at all, even if it itches.✅ And if you’ve returned from overseas or in isolation you must adhere to the rules. If you have any questions please email me at [email protected] or call the office on 5432 3177.