Local senior residents can expect a call from the City of Mandurah soon as the local government progresses forward with their COVID-19 Response Plan and checks in on vulnerable citizens.
The City of Mandurah implemented the Pandemic Response Plan not only to keep the community safe from coronavirus, but support everyone at risk or impacted by a loss of income.
As part of the plan, and in an effort to ensure vulnerable people in the community are well supported, the City will get in contact with residents over the age of 65 to check in on their welfare.
Households with senior members will receive an email asking them to register if they would like a phone call to have a chat. City officers will also call residents without an email address directly.
Mandurah mayor Rhys Williams said this was just the beginning of the City's Pandemic Response Plan.
"To begin with, we'll be checking in with people over the age of 65, but that will be expanded to cover other vulnerable parts of our community," he said.
"Those needing a hand will be connected directly with the services and community groups who are able to assist.
"Every day I have been amazed and so proud of how well our community are supporting and helping each other out."
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The City's COVID-19 Response Plan also includes coordinating services on offer by local community groups and promoting community spirit.
The council will collaborate with Mandurah agencies and organisations to deliver support and services across the community.
They will also help to encourage residents to continue to be good neighbours and look out for each other by connecting the community and keeping citizens up to date with the latest safety information.
Mr Williams said he was proud of how well the community were working together to make sure local needs were recognised and met.
The community of Mandurah have been incredibly strong and resilient and supportive to each other all through this crisis.
- Mandurah mayor Rhys Williams
"The community of Mandurah have been incredibly strong and resilient and supportive to each other all through this crisis," he said.
"This is a really complex time where many people in our community will be feeling isolated and confused, and we all have to make sure we're doing what we can to help those most vulnerable to the impacts of COVID-19.
"We also want to help collect and share the positive stories of support and assistance happening across our community, so we'd love it if you could share these with us."
For more information on how you can help with the Mandurah Community COVID-19 Response Plan, go to the Mandurah Matters website.
The Mandurah Mail will also be working with the City of Mandurah to share the stories of neighbours lending a hand.
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