News and Media

4/2/2021

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced that the following restrictions have been applied statewide from 11:59pm Wednesday 3 February.

What does this mean for Out Doors?

Out Doors will still be running our January-June 2021 Program Calendar as per normal.

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Masks:

Source: The Department of Health and Human Services (VIC)

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced that the following restrictions have been applied statewide from 11:59pm Wednesday 3 February.

• Face masks are mandatory in public indoor spaces. If you have visitors in your home, it is strongly recommended that face masks are worn during the visit.  
• Face masks must be worn in indoor public spaces apart from when eating or drinking. If you are planning to leave your home – take a face mask.  
• In addition to indoor public spaces, face masks continue to be mandatory in the following locations:
  • on public transport
  • when riding in a ride share or taxi
  • on domestic flights to and from Victoria
  • at airports
  • in hospitals
  • when working in or visiting hospitals and care facilities.
• You must always carry a face mask with you when you leave home unless you have a lawful reason not to.
• It is strongly recommended you wear one whenever you cannot keep 1.5 metres distance from others.
• There are a number of lawful reasons to not wear a face mask.

Source: The Department of Health and Human Services (VIC)

We all need to continue to play our part to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

What if I need to talk to someone?

If you or anyone you know needs to talk to someone during this time, contact:

• Lifeline: Phone: 13 11 14 (24 hours/7 days) Text: 0477 13 11 14 (6pm – midnight AEDT, 7 nights) Chat online: Crisis Chat (7pm – midnight, 7 nights)
• Beyond Blue: Phone: 1300 22 4636 (24 hours/7 days) Chat online: Online Chat
• Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 059 467
• Open Arms – Veterans Support Service – 24 hrs 1800 011 046
• Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
• eHeadspace 1800 650 890
• Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321
• Sexual Assault, Domestic or Family Violence and Abuse – 1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732
• Mensline 1300 78 99 78
• QLife 1800 184 527

We wish you all the best during this difficult time and will keep you updated via email and our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts. 

Media Contact: Iudita Trifa-Schmidt, iudita@outdoorsinc.org.au or (03) 9417 2111.