Our Community and Our Commitment
Our Response to COVID-19 WA Government Health Directions
The Shire of West Arthur is committed to take all reasonable steps to support the health and safety of our community, visitors, staff and, where engaged, contractors and suppliers.
As such, the Shire of West Arthur has and will continue to comply with all Western Australian Government Health Directions and Policies as deemed applicable and updated which does so include ensuring COVID-19 vaccination requirements are complied with for our workforce, contractors, and suppliers.
COVID-19 links and resources
COVID-19 Testing WA Government - 5 Free RAT Kits per household - How to apply
The State Gov’t is now providing 5 free RAT kits to households.
Kits can be ordered via the following link
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/covid-19-coronavirus/covid-19-coronavirus-wa-free-rat-program
Use this link to prepare yourself and your home in case you receive a positive COVID-19 test.
WA Department of Health - HealthyWA
The WA Department of Health website is the source for trusted and accurate COVID-19 health information, as it relates to Western Australia.
On its website you can access:
- Current Health Directions
- Locations of confirmed cases
- State COVID-19 health FAQs
- COVID-19 clinic information.
WA Government - Department of Premier and Cabinet
The WA Government website is the source for trusted and accurate information about the State's response to COVID-19. This includes information on restrictions as well as general advice for the community and businesses in Western Australia.
On its website you can access:
- Current WA restrictions (social distancing and gatherings, schools, businesses, travel)
- State of Emergency Information
- Information about financial and other relief packages offered by the State Government to businesses and the community.
- State COVID-19 response FAQs
- WA COVID-19 Pandemic Plan
Federal Department of Health
The Federal Department of Health website is the source for trusted and accurate COVID-19 health information.
On its website, you can access:
- National daily case and situations statistics
- Information about COVID-19 (including symptoms and how to stop the spread)
Federal Government
The Federal Government website is the source for trusted and accurate information about the Federal response to COVID-19. Please note that some information may not be relevant to Western Australia so it is important to refer to both our WA Department of Health and WA Government - Department of Premier and Cabinet websites for WA-specific information.
On its website, you can access:
- Current Federal restrictions (international travel, border closures etc.)
- Information about financial and other relief packages offered by the Federal Government to businesses and the community.
- Federal COVID-19 Pandemic Plan
Other Useful Link and Resources Regarding COVID-19
Seniors and Older Australians
For information about how COVID-19 is impacting residential aged care providers, visit the My Aged Care website or phone 1800 200 422.
The Council of the Ageing (COTA) has also put together a list of relevant frequently asked questions about COVID-19 in the context of older Australians.
People With a Disability
People with Disability Australia has developed a specialised hub which has the latest updates on COVID-19, along with Auslan resources, blind or vision impaired resources, easy read resources, links to disability support services and further information on where to get help.
Young People
There are a number of useful resources and information about COVID-19 and young people.
Youth Affairs Council of WA (YACWA)
YACWA is maintaining a COVID-19 live service status portal for up-to-date information on how youth service providers are operating in response to COVID-19.
Youth at Risk Network
The Youth at Risk Network has developed an online hub with links to information and resources to support young people during COVID-19.
Commissioner for Children and Young People
The Commissioner for Children and Young People has created a number of resources to help parents support and speak to their children about COVID-19.
Business
JobKeeper - Australian Government
Cash Flow to Pay Bills - Australian Government
Apprentices and Trainees - Australian Government
Sole Traders - Australian Government
SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) Guarantee Scheme - Australian Government
ATO COVID-19 Support for businesses and employers - Australian Government
business.gov.au - Australian Government
Water Corporation Major Fixtures Waiver - WA Government
Horizon Power Support - WA Government
Land Tax Assistance for Landlords - WA Government
On-demand Transport industry relief package - WA Government
Tourism Business Survival Grant - WA Government
Small Business Development Corporation - WA Government
Indigenous Business Support - Australian & WA Government
Important Contacts
Shire of West Arthur - (08) 9736 2400
Fire, Ambulance, Police - 000
Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Mensline - 1300 78 99 78
Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
Domestic and Family Violence - 1800 671 458