March 2021 Flood Update

22nd March 2021

Hi from the Enriched Health Care Team.

There have been a large number of flood warnings and evacuation orders across the NSW Mid North Coast, creating significant impact on NSW Mid North Coast communities.

As you may be aware, there are and have been several road closures and unsafe zones in the area, which has affected and will continue to affect some of the services we can provide during this time.

Please be assured that we are communicating with participants and team members who have been affected by the floods to ensure everyone is safe and has the supports they need.

We will continue to accept referrals and provide treatment and care, with responsiveness to the best of our capacity. We appreciate your patience as we prioritise the safety of our participants and team members. 

• Enriched Workplace continues to provide pre-employment services across NSW and QLD.
• NeuroWell continues to provide case management services across NSW and VIC.
• Port Macquarie Gait & Motion Clinic is closed today but will re-open tomorrow.
• We will continue to provide telehealth services.

If you are a participant and unable to attend your appointment due to flood impacts, we can offer a telehealth appointment. If you are unable to attend via telehealth and need to reschedule your appointment, you can access our online bookings portal via this link https://enrichedhealthcare.connect.tm3.com.au/ or contact our team on [phone].

For updates on flood warnings, flood safety advice and emergency information, please refer to the below links:

• http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/flood/macleayriver.shtml
• http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/flood/hastingsriver.shtml
• http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/flood/bellingerriver.shtml
• http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/flood/manningriver.shtml

Please see below some Facebook pages that provide regular flood updates:

• Port Macquarie Hastings Council https://www.facebook.com/pmhc2444/
• Kempsey Shire Council https://www.facebook.com/KempseyShireCouncil

If you live in or around an area where there are floods, please visit the facebook page 'The Flooding in New South Wales, Australia’ https://www.facebook.com/crisisresponse/864740331040338 where you can let your family and friends know that you are safe, plus offer and request help.

Here are some ways you can connect with Enriched Health Care for any queries or concerns:

• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/enrichedhealthcare
• Chat: https://www.enrichedhealthcare.com (bottom right of page)     
• Community discussions: https://enrichedhealthcare.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/community/topics
• Email: [e-mail]
• Text message: 0488 807 657
• Phone: [phone]

To those of you in flood zones or nearby areas, please stay safe and follow the advice of NSW State Emergency Service (SES) https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/

We've included the following NSW Health links with important information:

• Personal safety during floods and storms
• Maintaining health during and after floods and storms
• Staying safe and healthy during extended power outages

To the emergency services and volunteers who are dedicating their time to keep our community safe, we are sincerely grateful.

It’s amazing to see communities come together to support each other during these difficult and stressful times.

Stay safe everyone,

From The Enriched Health Care Team