A recent study from Settlement Services International (SSI) revealed community leaders were a "vital asset and ambassadors" and were stepping up in keeping diverse communities COVID-19 safe and aware.
The Western Sydney Community Pulse Report on COVID-19 surveyed 810 clients from SSI's Humanitarian Settlement Program residing in Fairfield, Liverpool and Campbelltown LGAs with data suggesting respondents are engaging in all the recommended safety measures including using sanitisers, washing their hands and practising social/physical distancing. Respondents were also taking active measures to ensure their safety and the safety of the community at large. Click here to read the full article.