NSW stay-at-home orders for Central West LGAs

New stay-at-home orders were announced last night for the local government areas (LGAs) of Orange City Council, Blayney Shire Council and Cabonne Shire Council from 12.01am Wednesday 21 July until 12.01am Wednesday 28 July. For a full list of Central West restrictions click here.

It is the Association's understanding that therapeutic massage therapists, remedial massage therapists and myotherapists who live or work in those LGAs are permitted to work during the stay-at-home orders under the following conditions:

• Treatment takes place in a clinic or home-based clinic that meets Clinical Settings Guidelines
• The clinic has implemented the Service NSW QR Code app
• Both therapists and clients wear face masks at all times
• The clinic has a COVID-Safety plan in place

Please note that all non-essential treatments should be postponed for the duration of the stay-at-home orders.

It is the Association's understanding that mobile massage is not permitted in these LGAs, or in any part of NSW by a therapist who lives in one of these LGAs, for the duration of the stay-at-home orders.

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. 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.