Service Delivery Update
Service Delivery Update
Lockdown update
We will be open during the lockdown – food is takeaway only and will be served through the door. Access to essential services such as showers is limited to one person at a time. Face masks are mandatory to enter the centre, we have a supply of face masks for guests.
ACT Lockdown
The ACT is in lockdown as of 5.00pm Thursday, 12 August 2021.
Service delivery arrangements
Due to the lockdown, we are implementing a new service delivery model that includes the following:
- The EMC is open for take away breakfast only from Friday 13th August until further notice
- Tea, coffee and milo will be served through the door during breakfast and Community Hub hours.
- The Community Hub will be limited to one person entering at a time to access essential services such as food parcels, showers, lockers, mail, phone etc.
- The medical clinic is still open on Wednesdays (9.15am – 10.30am)
- Lunches will continue as take away but all other activities have been cancelled.
- Face masks are mandatory in the centre.
- We must follow the social distancing direction of 1.5 meters between each person in the centre.
- Hand sanitiser is available at the door.
Opening hours
Opening hours will remain the same:
- Weekdays: Breakfast 7.30am – 8.30am, Community Hub 9.00am – 2.00pm
- Weekends: Community Hub 9.00am – 1.00pm
Closed on public holidays.
Breakfast menu
- Tinned fruit salad provided in cups – no yogurt.
- Eggs, toast, pancakes in brown paper bags.
- Baked beans in cups.
- Condiments to be placed in paper bags with toast.
- Coffee Cart will also be provided from inside.
More information
For more information on the lockdown and the current COVID situation in Canberra, you can visit:
- ACT Government COVID-19 website
- ACT Government Facebook page
- ACT Health Directorate website
- ACT Health Directorate Facebook page
If you have any questions about the current service delivery arrangements, please speak to our team.
Page last updated: Monday, 16 August 2021 at 4.24pm
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Current Service Delivery Arrangements - last updated 14 July 2021
Breakfast (weekdays 7.30am – 8.30am)
- Breakfast is back to dine-in as of 1 June 2021, take-away breakfasts are also available.
- Fresh fruit salad and yoghurt is back on the menu.
- Tea, coffee and milo will be served from the coffee cart outside as usual.
Community Hub (weekdays 9.00am – 2.00pm, weekends 9.00am - 1.00pm)
- Tea, coffee and milo will be served from the counter.
- We have separated some tables following the social distancing guidelines; guests are welcome to come and sit in the centre.
- We have opened up computer use for half hour periods; guests can just turn up and book their place.
- Lunches are on Mondays and Wednesday at 12 noon, however please note this is subject to availability of supplies.
Visiting Services & Activities
| Day | Visiting Service | Time | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
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Monday |
10.00am - 10.30am |
Weekly |
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Tuesday |
Clothing stall with Mobilise
Street to Home outreach program with Vinnies OneLink outreach Guitar jam session |
9.00am - 11.30am
9.30am - 10.30am 9.30am - 11.30am 9.30am - 11.30am |
Fortnightly
Weekly Weekly Fortnightly |
|
Wednesday |
9.15am - 10.30am
12.00pm - 1.00pm |
Weekly
Weekly |
|
|
Thursday |
|
9.00am - 12.00pm
9.30am - 11.30am 12.30pm - 1.30pm |
Fortnightly
Fortnightly Weekly |
|
Friday |
Arts & crafts |
9.30am - 12.00pm |
Weekly |
|
Sunday |
2.00pm - 4.00pm |
Monthly |
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