Supporter Spring 2021
Long-lasting impacts of lockdowns COVID-19 lockdowns, while necessary, cause pain and hardship right across the community. For those already the need to quarantine for two weeks as close and casual contacts of COVID-19 exposure sites.” Ms Penna said. “With financial stress comes increased mental health issues.
living in crisis and financial stress, the impacts can be devastating. During South Australia’s most recent seven-day lockdown, AnglicareSA saw a significant spike in requests for financial counselling assistance and our emergency assistance centres saw around 150 people each day in need of financial support. Those living in Adelaide’s northern suburbs were particularly stressed, with the lockdown placing enormous financial pressure on households affected by nearby exposure sites.
“The impacts last well beyond restrictions being lifted and
AnglicareSA will continue its work, particularly in the hard-hit northern suburbs, to support those affected to get their lives back on track.” We can all play a part in helping our fellow South Australians to get through these tough times. If you are in a position to do so, please donate to our emergency assistance programs, at anglicaresa.com.au , get vaccinated and support local businesses.
Nancy Penna, AnglicareSA Executive General Manager Community Services, said a large portion of working people in the northern suburbs are employed on a casual basis, often in the retail and hospitality sectors. “For them, the financial impact was immediate and made even worse by
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Volunteers are an integral part of AnglicareSA’s support services. Their generosity and commitment enable us to deliver a range of services to the South Australian community.
We need more volunteers across our six residential aged care homes, as well as within our emergency assistance services. In our residential ages care homes, volunteers support the Lifestyle team to engage with our residents in a range of social activities. Volunteers in our three main emergency assistance centres across metropolitan Adelaide support people experiencing vulnerability. Based on your skills, experience and availability, successful volunteer applicants will be placed in fulfilling roles that have a real impact on the community.
To find out more about volunteering, and to register your interest, visit anglicaresa.com.au and click ‘join our team’
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