AS part of the Oberon Recovery and Response team, Oberon Council representatives meet on a weekly basis with Oberon health providers and others to discuss the approach to the management of COVID-19 in the community.
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One of the actions is the formation of the Oberon Community Support Network.
Participants include representatives from local churches, Oberon Health Council, Meals on Wheels, Oberon Rotary and community organisations.
The aim is to ensure awareness of vulnerable people within the Oberon community who may need support during this challenging time.
The aim is to be aware that self-isolation can result in social isolation for some (not everyone has family support); ensure the community is aware of what assistance/support is available and direct at-risk residents to where this can be accessed; and to be aware of vulnerable people within the Oberon community who may need support.
Volunteers who have agreed to be the "eyes and ears" in the community are Jen Capel, Oberon U3A, 6335 8226; Dimity Milne, Life Community Pantry, Christian Life Centre, 0425 203 760; Jan Lanser, St Aidan's Church, Black Springs, 6337 0274; Janet Clayton, Uniting Church Oberon, 6336 1213; Kerry Gibbons, Catholic Church Oberon, 0418 358 129; Lois Gibbons, Catholic Church Black Springs; Karen Hutchison, Oberon Neighbourhood Centre, 0427 074 113; Megan Sovik, Meals on Wheels, 0407 859 902; Lin Boswell, Oberon Rotary, 6336 1757; and Oberon Health Council, Elaine Boxer, 6336 0441.
Those who may choose to contact any of those names above are assured that absolute privacy for the community member will be maintained.
