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Category Archive: Info for Families in Isolation

disability royal commission support

drummond street services is offering free support for those impacted by the disability royal commission. Please get in touch with us if you want to access our support services.

drummond street individual and family services during Covid-19

drummond street services is here to support individuals and families during Covid-19.

 

the drum youth services are here during covid-19

Please get in touch to access any of our youth services or programs.

Advocacy at the Intersections during Covid 19

Don’t fear, we aren’t going anywhere. Advocacy at the intersection is still going full steam ahead despite Covid-19 restrictions. One thing we are good at is being accessible and creating online resources and providing online training is a must during times like this, so hit us up if you want to know more about advocacy at the intersection or are seeking training in this area.

queerspace are here for you during Covid-19

queerspace are continuing to run all of our programs and services during covid 19 in an online and digital capacity to help you through this trying time.

drummond street CEO public address Covid-19

Karen Field CEO of drummond street services talks about the impact of Covid 19 on our communities, hitting our most vulnerable communities particularly hard. During this time we will continue to provide our services and supports to ease the pain many are facing.

Tips for Co-Parenting During COVID-19 Quarantine

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic brings extra pressures that can be hard to manage and cause anxiety in both parents and children. We have gathered some suggestions that can help separated parents work through this difficult time.

Please click here to download the tip sheet.

 

 

What does self-quarantine mean?

This information is for people with disability and tells you about:

1. What self-quarantine means.

2. What to do:

  • If you feel sick and have symptoms.
  • If the person that helps you gets sick.
  • If you have to self-quarantine.
  • How to plan for staying at home.
  • How to get basic supplies and medication.
  • Where to go to get information.

Please click here to download the tip sheet.

What is Coronavirus (COVID-19)? – Easy Read

This information is for people with disability and tells you about:

  • The coronavirus and how to stay healthy.
  • How coronavirus can go from one person to another – spread.
  • Some helpful phone numbers and websites

Please click here to download the tip sheet.

Loneliness and Isolation for LGBTIQ People with Disabilities – Starting a Conversation

Throughout our lives, we often experience moments of loneliness and isolation. For some, these experiences can result in substantial healing processes or thoughts of shame and moments of uncertainty. We are often taught that managing loneliness and isolation is an individual issue and forget the importance of community connection.

The tip sheet is part of the advocacy at the intersections project and it’s for LGBTIQ people with disabilities.

Please click here to download the tip sheet.