Aboriginal communities and COVID-19 situation in NSW

Charles Lynch, NSW Aboriginal Land Council Deputy Chairperson (and Northern Region Councillor) Source: NSW ALC

Charles Lynch, Deputy Chairperson NSW Aboriginal Land Council and Councillor for the Northern Region outlines dangers of COVID-19 spreading in some Aboriginal communities in NSW.

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Key message and concerns

• Call for the community to get vaccinated
• Urges the community, especially the youth to respect bio-safety restrictions
• Need for more pop-up testing and vaccination hubs
• Improved access to online appointments
• Need for more protective gear 
• Call for police presence to enforce bio-safety restrictions

Cr Lynch having his COVID vaccination at the Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service. Source: NSW ALC