Health and Safety
WHBLC Health and Safety
Whilst there are currently no COVID 19 restrictions in place, we encourage those who are currently testing positive to COVID 19 to consider staying home and making use of our online worship services. In addition, if you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms, but are not currently positive for COVID 19, we would encourage you to consider wearing a mask if you wish to attend a worship service in person. Also, hand sanitiser remains available and is encouraged to be used when entering one of our facilties.
These measures are to assist in protecting the health and safety of all those from all age groups attending worship services.
COVID-Safe Policies
Feeling anxiety, stress, depression or just not yourself?
We live in a broken world and sadly this can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, or a feeling of despair, or hopelessness.
If you are finding it difficult to cope, you may find some of the following resources and links to help useful. If you need to talk to someone, there is help available, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - no one needs to suffer alone.
If you would like us to pray for you and your personal situation, please click here to take you to our Prayer Request page. If you would like to speak to our Pastor, please click here to take you to our Contact Us page.
The good news is there is hope! Jesus loves YOU! The Bible offers words of life and hope and you can read it for free, online at BibleGateway.com , or Bible.com. If you don't know where to start, ask God to reveal the verse He wants you to hear and open the Bible up, start to read, and let the words reveal His love for you.
Other useful resources, and people you can talk to right now:
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 (There is a plethora of information, links & fact sheets on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression & suicide for men, women, young people, older people, multicultural & pregnancy issues.)
Mensline Mensline 1300 78 99 78
Griefline National help line if you’re feeling a need to talk about your grief around any sort of loss.
Christian Counsellors Association Christian Counsellors Association of Australia for counselling.
Mental Health First Aid Mental Health First Aid incl. COVID-19 Mental Health resources
There are specific resources available for children and young adults:
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 - For kids 5-25yrs old anywhere, anytime.
Headspace eHeadspace 1800 650 890
If you are feeling suicidal there are people available to listen to you:
Lifeline 13 11 14 crisis support 24/7 via phone/text chat/online
For family advice or family violence issues:
Family Relationship Advice Line Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321
Reach Out Sexual Assault, Domestic or Family Violence and Abuse 1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732
