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Northern Beaches Vaccination Rates 4th Highest in Australia
The people of the Northern Beaches have embraced vaccination with enthusiasm. The latest data shows 66.3% of Northern Beaches residents have received their first dose. This figure places the Northern Beaches LGA in 4th place (of 89) nationally when comparing vaccination rates by region across Australia.
More than 6 million people across NSW have been vaccinated. 35.8% of Northern Beaches residents are fully vaccinated.
Member for Manly and Parliamentary Secretary for Health, James Griffin said the effort of local GP’s, pharmacists and NSW Health Hubs was outstanding and very much appreciated. I would also like to thank the news outlets and publications of the Northern Beaches for sharing the ‘Don’t Wait. Vaccinate’ campaign which has clearly been successful.
James Griffin Encourages Parents and Carers to Book in for Free Mental Health Workshops
Parents, carers and community members supporting young people experiencing mental health challenges can register to attend a free mental health workshop hosted by headspace, thanks to a significant investment by the NSW Government in response to the ongoing COVID restrictions.
Member for Manly, James Griffin said the workshops will help parents and carers better understand the unique challenges facing young people and how to access appropriate support.
WSL Sydney Surf Pro Returns to Manly in May 2022
World-class surfing will return to Manly in 2022 with the Sydney Surf Pro scheduled for 14-24 May.
The World Surf League’s Challenger Series event was first held in Manly in 2020 but postponed in 2021 due to COVID-19 travel restrictions limiting the WSL schedule.
WSL today announced its global event calendar for 2022, with the Sydney Surf Pro to include the Pro Juniors and Pro Trials ahead of the main Challenger Series event.
Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said major international events would play a key role in rebooting the State’s visitor economy.
“The NSW Government continues to focus on our economic stability as well as our health response, and creating a forward calendar of compelling events is part of our strategy to strengthen our visitor economy and turbocharge its growth in the future,” Mr Ayres said.