Parra News August 17 2021

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
CUMBERLAND
CITY COUNCIL
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A Message from Mayor Steve Christou
For more information visit, www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/arms-out-august
Arms out in August
We’ve launched a campaign this month called
‘Arms out in August’ with the vision to be the first
council area with 80% of our population vaccinated.
I’m calling on the State Government to take us up
on our offer to utilise our community centres. Just
give us the nurses and the jabs, and everyone in
our local government area the chance to make an
appointment as soon as possible to get vaccinated
so we can start rebuilding our community.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian says the state is in “a
race” to reach 6 million COVID vaccinations by the
end of August, so we’re very keen to contribute to
this to see some easing of restrictions at the end
of lockdown this month. We are tracking well as a
state to hit our 6 million target. We are now in the
40 per cent range in terms of people who have
Get vaccinated
Let’s get to 80% together.
had at least one dose. It’s a target my council and
community want to keep on track. The premier has
called it a race and we’re determined to sprint.
Having 80% of our community vaccinated is the
fastest and safest way out of this pandemic. I’m
really excited about this initiative. Let’s roll up our
sleeves and be that council from western Sydney
who smashed their vaccination targets. We’ve
created a dedicated page on our website about
how to book a vaccination, where you can get it
and when you’re eligible. We’ve also answered
some FAQs and have recorded vaccination
messaging in our city’s top languages.
Check it out here:
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/arms-out-august
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If you have any issues you’d like me
to help you with, please contact me
0419 651 187
steve.christou@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Mayor Steve Christou helped prepare care
packages for frontline workers with Good360
Australia last year. They take unsold goods and
deliver them to charities for people who need
them most.
When councils band together
A huge thank you to Councillor Scott Bennison,
from Lane Cove Council, their Councillors and
Mayor Pam Palmer who has written to me following
their Extraordinary Council meeting on Monday
2 August. They acknowledged the impacts of
COVID-19 being experienced by our area and
resolved to reach out to us to establish the needs of
our community and see if they can assist us during
this difficult time.
They’re planning on approaching their local
supermarkets to establish a process of public
donations for supermarket store cards which could
Thank you
Lane Cove
then be provided to our council or a nominated
group to distribute to residents in need in the
Cumberland local government area.
We appreciate the thoughtfulness and generosity
behind this gesture, especially coming from a
council that isn’t necessarily our neighbour. That’s
what happens when councils are not only in touch
with their residents, but looking out and lending
a helping hand to other communities too. We
appreciate the help and look forward to working
together closely on this initiative.
A great cause to get
behind
On the topic of giving, we’re launching a
charity register on our website where locals
can list any materials or supplies they’re
in need of and businesses and charity
organisations can display what they’re able
to provide and help with. At the moment it’s
just for essential goods and food only but it’s
a great way to activate the community spirit
and connectedness we’re all after during
lockdown.
From being one of the most vulnerable
societies across the state to taking a hit with
some of the most toughest restrictions on our
work and families, I encourage everyone to
get involved in our charity register to help lift
our city. After all, it is our sense of community
and compassion towards others which will
keep us safe and help us out of the pandemic.
Register here:
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au
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