Wellbeing

WHO Coronavirus Information
Coronavirus - Staying Connected
There are many ways to stay connected while social distancing to minimise the risks for contracting coronavirus!
- Book virtual coffee dates - make a tea or coffee and FaceTime a friend or colleague to check in. Just like a regular coffee date, but you can stay in your PJs!
- Create a shared playlist - and share it with friends.
- Keep exercising - if the gym is closed and sports competitions aren't running, do something active outside.
- Smile at people! It is a simple gesture but can mean a lot when we have limited human contact.
- Come up with creative forms of contact - hugs and handshakes are out. But elbow high-fives and footshakes are in.
- Cook something healthy and delicious.
- Plan for the extra time at home you may have - do some reading, craft, games or movie watching.
- Think about those more vulnerable than you - offer assistance to an elderly neighbour or friend who may need help collecting groceries or leaving the house.
Feeling overwhelmed? Try the STOP technique!
S - STOP what you are doing.
T - Take a slow, deep breath
O - Observe your thoughts, emotions and physical sensations
P - Proceed with a ONE-thing focus
Talk about your concerns - If you are feeling alone or worried about your isolation, speak up. Let someone know what you're going through. For lots of useful information and advice about coronavirus - symptoms, travel and what to do to reduce the risk of infection, go to this link:
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-coronavirus-disease-covid-19