UWA SANITISER TO PROTECT MOST VULNERABLE FROM COVID-19
Some vulnerable groups such as the elderly, small businesses and people in self-isolation from COVID-19 will be provided with hand sanitiser through a new initiative led by The University of Western Australia, in collaboration with UWA’s local Federal MP, Celia Hammond. UWA scientists are making the sanitiser in the science laboratories using the World Health Organisation’s formula, having received approval from the Federal Minister for Health via the Federal Member for Curtin. The University is also engaging with WA Government authorities to see how any surplus sanitiser can be put to best use, and exploring further ways the University can support the COVID-19 response. UWA Professor Tony O’Donnell, Executive Dean, Faculty of Science said the University had world-class laboratories and a team of experienced scientists. “We are in a strong position to be able to make a difference in the community at a very difficult and challenging time,” Professor O’Donnell…
KINDNESS AND COMMUNITY WILL GET US THROUGH THIS
Article written by David Cohen, in the front page of the Post Newspaper 21/03/2020 Curtin MP Celia Hammond has tapped into western suburbs’ “kindness and community” to help vulnerable people with shopping and other needs. More than 200 locals have already signed up to do household tasks for older people too afraid to jostle for groceries or reluctant to expose themselves in crowds to possible carriers of COVID-19. “It’s not going to be over in two weeks,” Ms Hammond said. “It’s a matter of us working together to get through it.” The Federal MP’s electorate office in Subiaco is acting as a contact point for volunteers and for people needing help. Many younger western suburb people are already helping their older neighbours who have largely confined themselves to their homes. Ms Hammond said the 19,000 seniors in her electorate needed to be looked after. This week she told local mayors,…