Victoria entering seven-day circuit breaker lockdown

The Victorian Government has announced a seven-day circuit-breaker lockdown beginning tonight 5 August at 8pm AEST. The restrictions affect the entirety of Victoria and will be the same as the lockdowns that began on 27 May and 17 July. For more information click here.

This means that there will only be five permitted reasons to leave the home:

  • Food and supplies
  • Authorised work
  • Care and caregiving
  • Exercise for up to two hours and with one other person
  • Getting vaccinated.

During this circuit breaker lockdown, only authorised health services will be permitted to continue treating. Massage therapy, remedial massage therapy and myotherapy are not listed as authorised health services that are permitted to treat during the lockdown.

A list of support services can be found below. If you ever find yourself struggling, please reach out. Massage & Myotherapy Australia will continue to monitor the situation and notify members if there are any changes to these directions.

List of support services available

Mental Health and Anxiety

Business and Financial Assistance

Beyond Blue
Support for those dealing with depression, anxiety and other mental health issues.

Black Dog Institute
Resources for anxiety and stress caused by COVID-19.

Lifeline
A 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention service.

MensLine Australia
Health and relationship advice for men.

Suicide Call Back Service
Free counselling for suicide prevention health via telephone, online and video affected by suicidal thoughts, 24/7.

AusGov COVID-19 Payments
Payments and services during COVID-19 such as JopKeeper and Jobseeker

Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
Tax assistance for those struggling through adversity.

COVID-19 Disaster Payment
This is a lump sum payment to help workers unable to earn income due to a COVID-19 state public health order.

MoneySmart
For those who require financial support.

Other

National Coronavirus Helpline
A 24-hour a day number to call for COVID-19 questions or concerns.

Fair Work Ombudsman
If you feel you have been unfairly dismissed from work.
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