• People who are in an emergency or at immediate risk of harming themselves or others should contact emergency services on 000. For help, call Lifeline Australia, 131 114, or Kids Helpline, 1800 551 800. Mental health professionals are available 24 hours at the Beyond Blue Support Service, call 1300 224 636, or through online chat at www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support (3pm-midnight or email responses within 24 hours).

FOR many Sunraysia residents facing another enforced COVID-19 lockdown, harsh restrictions and isolation have heightened feelings of anxiety, depression and loneliness.