Southern Highlands business are pulling out all the stops to ensure the well being of their staff and customers in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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We introduced a story on March 17 to promote what extra steps some businesses are taking in an effort to assure safety on their premises.
Here are some more to add to the list:
Mittagong RSL Club
A spokesperson for Mittagong RSL said that the club would operate 'business as usual' but there might be restrictions on how many patrons could enter later down the track.
They also said that the club had extra hygiene measures in place.
"We're removing menus and keno holders from the tables," she said. "Any unnecessary surface that can transmit germs.
"We also have hand santisers around the club and encourage patrons to use them."
Carlton Real Estate
Cartlon Real Estate principal Arvo Pikkat said his Miitagong business had opted to cancel all open houses as a precaution.
"In lieu of this we will be running managed tours in liaison with vendors," he said.
"This will allow for smaller groups going through the houses at any given time."
Mr Pikkat said those requesting a tour would also be asked to come along without children and to not touch any surfaces including door handles.
"We will also liaise with the property owners to ask them to vacate the premises during tours to reduce the number of people in an area," he said.
Lucinda's Pantry, Robertson
Lucinda's Pantry in Robertson has started offering pre-cooked meals that people can either quickly pop in and grab, or have delivered to their homes in Robertson, Moss Vale and Bowral.
"If people are self-isolating, we can leave it at the door and you can pay over the phone, or leave an envelope out. It's safe, and it means that if you don't have your normal groceries, you can still eat a good meal," employee Sonja Fernando said.
Importantly, shifting the business to home delivery also means that the cafe can continue to employ the locals who rely on it for income.
In an economic free fall such as the current global situation, keeping people in their jobs is vital.
"We can help those vulnerable people, and they can help us keep going," said Ms Fernando. "This is making us all think a lot smaller, and small towns have an advantage in that because this is how we live."
While acquiring the usual range of ingredients has become difficult, Ms Fernando said the trick had been to keep things simple.
"Casseroles and soups in packs that people can heat up at home are what we're focusing on," said Ms Fernando. "We're being creative so we can keep people fed, and they can keep us stay employed."
If you're nearby, to order from Lucinda's Pantry call 0413 552 990.
We'd love to hear about what your business is doing to improve the situation for customers. We'll be providing more updates as we get them. Visit: www.southernhighlandnews.com.au/community/send-us-your-news
