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Information on the Carrot & Stick opening of the Shed

We had occasion today (20/5/2020) to contact Qld Health regarding our sheds position with the situation with Convid 19 and it’s effect on the possible re-opening of our shed.

We have been advised ( because most of us are in the vulnerable age group) firstly to tell our members that they should visit one of the Fever Clinic Sites at the Base Hospital or the site at CQ University which is situated at the Allied Health Building for a Convid19 test. You will require to book into the clinic to by ringing Rockhampton Hospital on 49205800 to book for CQ University site or Rockhampton Hospital site. These tests can take up to 48hrs for the results and you will be advised who to contact for the test results at the Fever Clinic.

The Fever Clinic  will require your personal details to book you in so they can have your paperwork etc. ready when you arrive.

It is advisable to do this prior to attending the shed when it does open to protect yourself and your other fellow members from Convid 19. ealth regarding the situation with our men’s shed and Convd19

It is hoped that we will be able to look at re-opening the shed approximately Mid-July at this point. This is subject to no more Covid 19 outbreaks starting up.

Or you can contact Qld health on 13432584 for any general information.

We have after a great deal of negotiation in early May with Council, AMSA, The Convid 19 Help Line, The Police Service, CQ University & Others we were able to get approval for two of our members to build the ramps, Chair Raisers etc.. because they were deemed essential. Our Thanks go out to those guys who have been rotating the time around so they were working in pairs.as the stipulation was that only two persons were to be in the shed at any one time and they must practice social distancing.

Our thanks go to those members who were able to participate in the essential service that the Rockhampton Men’s Shed Inc. were able to provide to those members of the Rockhampton and Districts Community who are less fortunate than ourselves. Giving to your Community is the most important thing you can do for them as they give back to you in other ways.

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This information has been supplied by John Schalch from Brittany Lauga’s Office our thanks go to John for finding this out for us

“In this regard, we direct you to the Queensland Government Non-essential business, activity and undertaking Closure Direction which was made in accordance with emergency powers arising from the declared public health emergency (see Non-essential business, activity and undertaking Closure Direction (No.9) (Direction).

The Direction applies from the time of publication until the end of the declared public health emergency, unless it is revoked or replaced.

The Direction states that a person who owns, controls or operates a non-essential business, activity, or undertaking in the State of Queensland, including operating at a private residence, must not operate the business, activity or undertaking, subject to the outlined exceptions.

The definition of a non-essential business, activity, or undertaking which must not be operate includes: Community facilities (such as community halls, clubs, RSLs, PCYCs)

A Men’s Shed would likely fall within the definition of “community facilities”.

The Direction provides for the following exception: Community hubs in remote communities may continue to operate if they are essential for distributing health or medical information or education to the community, with social distancing observed.

Community facilities may continue to operate if they provide formal out of school hours care, with social distancing observed.

Unless this exception applies to your local Men’s Shed, then it must remain closed until this Direction is revoked or replaced.

When the Direction is revoked or replaced, the following information available on the Australian Men’s Shed Association website will be helpful to navigate the process of re-opening safely and legally: Getting back to the Shed Guide 

The Australian Men’s Shed Association website also provides the following information regarding re-opening and insurance aspects (see here):

For Sheds who are covered by the AMSA Group Insurance Scheme, it is up to the committee members to ensure they are complying with the relevant legislation of their locality prior to allowing activities of any description to resume. If members are acting legally, then subject to the terms and conditions of each policy, they can expect coverage of the relevant insurance policy to afford protection. For those Sheds with other insurance coverage, we recommend that you contact your insurer for further information.

We’re all eager to return to the Sheds, but remember the advice from the National Cabinet is very clear: continued success against COVID-19 is about collective action and depends on maintaining our new community norms – physical distancing, good hygiene practices and downloading the COVIDSafe app to keep us all safe while we are out and about. You can stay up to date with daily updates from the Federal Department of Health here.

The Australian Men’s Shed Association will continue to stay in touch with members to provide information and updates as they are relevant. Our office is open to help, can contact us on 1300 550 009 or at amsa@mensshed.net.

This information from AMSA is still not good for the opening of our existing sheds.

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Sorry guys no sign of shed opening yet

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This plan below sets out The Rockhampton Men’s Shed’s ambitious plan to help get Rocky back on its feet post Corona Virus.

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The sewer line is 85 mtrs long and will form the next stage of the project / precinct. The internal in ground plumbing within the complex is being funded by the members of the shed themselves and amounts to approx. $13,000, and the sewer line is approx. $43,000. we will have to seek further funding for.

Have no fear ab out planting a tree because we have plans in place to be put forward shortly about what will happen to the surrounds of our complex

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Jim