Safety remains our top priority and we’ve been working hard, alongside our retailers, to ensure our centre has a thorough COVID Safe Plan in place utilising new technologies.
With our ongoing focus on health and safety, we have a range of protective measures in place to encourage everyone to follow distancing guidelines and health and hygiene measures in our centre, including physical and digital signage, loudspeaker announcements and line markings throughout our centre.
We want to assure our customers and communities that we are monitoring and acting on current and future government and relevant health authority’s advice. For additional information, please visit the New South Wales Government COVID-19 information website: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19
Your safety is our priority.
In line with updated restrictions announced by the NSW Government on the 23rd of December, it is compulsory for people over 12 years in NSW to wear a mask in all indoor settings from midnight 23rd December (excluding your home).
Density limits have also been introduced for indoor hospitality venues. From December 27 to January 27, the state will reintroduce the one person per 2 square metre rule.
From December 27, it is once again a requirement for all venues to provide QR Codes and for customers to use QR Codes whenever they visit a venue.
While our centre remains open and following guidance from NSW Government to deliver COVIDSafe operations, we still need your help! Please help us keep yourself and the community safe by:
- wearing a facemask,
- checking in via QR code,
- keeping a healthy distance from each other
If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, however mild, please do not enter the centre, and get tested immediately and isolate until you return a negative result.
The safety and well-being of our customers, retailers, team and community continues to be our top priority. We’re taking extra precautions to ensure our centre is clean and hygienic every time you visit, including more frequent cleaning, monitoring of face mask wearing, encouraging healthy physical distancing, and good hygiene.
We know the situation will continue to evolve and we can assure you we’re staying up to date with the latest government advice and are working hard to adapt and keep our customers, retailers, team and community informed.
For the latest health advice, and to stay informed, we recommend visiting https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/
On the 14 December, the NSW Government announced a number of restrictions would ease as of December 15.
Headlining the key changes is the alignment of all people in NSW, regardless of vaccination status. The key changes for our Centre are listed below.
The full list can be found here https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/easing-covid-19-restrictions/opening-in-dec
If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, however mild, please do not enter the centre and get tested immediately and isolate until you return a negative result.
The safety and well-being of our customers, retailers, team and community continues to be our top priority. We’re taking extra precautions to ensure our centre is clean and hygienic every time you visit, including more frequent cleaning, monitoring face mask wearing, encouraging healthy physical distancing and good hygiene.
We know the situation may continue to evolve and we can assure you we’re staying up to date with the latest government advice and are working hard to adapt and keep our customers, retailers, team and community informed.
For the latest health advice, and to stay informed, we recommend visiting: health.nsw.gov.au/
Our team has been updated about COVID-19 exposure sites at our centre.
Anyone who visited the following venues on the dates and times listed below are a CASUAL CONTACT and must get tested and self-isolate until they receive a negative result.
We are continuing our thorough cleaning roster with additional focus on specific areas we know customers are likely to make contact with and this will continue for the foreseeable future.
For the latest health advice, and to stay informed, please visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/case-locations-and-alerts.aspx
We appreciate the support of the community.
Our team has been updated about COVID-19 exposure sites at our centre.
Anyone who visited the following venues on the dates and times listed below are a CASUAL CONTACT and must get tested and self-isolate until they receive a negative result.
We are continuing our thorough cleaning roster with additional focus on specific areas we know customers are likely to make contact with and this will continue for the foreseeable future.
For the latest health advice, and to stay informed, we visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/case-locations-and-alerts.aspx
We appreciate the support of the community.
Our team has been updated by NSW Health about COVID-19 exposure sites at our centre.
Anyone who visited the following venues on the dates and times listed below are a CASUAL CONTACT and must get tested and self-isolate until they receive a negative result.
We are continuing our thorough cleaning roster with additional focus on specific areas we know customers are likely to make contact with and this will continue for the foreseeable future.
For the latest health advice, and to stay informed, we visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/case-locations-and-alerts.aspx
We appreciate the support of the community.
Our team has been updated by NSW Health about COVID-19 exposure sites at our centre.
Anyone who visited the following venues on the dates and times listed below are a CASUAL CONTACT and must get tested and self-isolate until they receive a negative result.
For the latest health advice, and to stay informed, we visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/case-locations-and-alerts.aspx
We appreciate the support of the community.
Woolworths Bankstown Central is closed following advice from NSW Health after four team members recently tested positive to COVID-19.
We have been advised, the Woolworths team members last worked at the store between 22nd and 31st July. The Woolworths store underwent detailed deep cleans between 21st July and 1 August.
It is advised anyone who visited Woolworths at Bankstown Central during the dates above is identified as a casual contact. Casual contacts must get tested and isolate until a negative result is received.
Bankstown Central and Woolworths are following advice from the NSW Health including contact tracing and sanitisation, where required. We are also focusing cleaning in areas we know customers are likely to make contact with and this will continue for the foreseeable future.
Our priority continues to be the health, safety and wellbeing of our customers, retailers, team members and broader community. It remains compulsory for everyone to wear a mask when visiting our centre.
Please remember, if you have any COVID-19 symptoms, however mild please get tested immediately and stay at home until a negative test is returned.
To find out more, call the COVID Health Information Line on 1800 020 080 or visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/
Your safety is our priority.
In line with updated NSW Government directions, the current lockdown measures have been extended which means selected stores and services will be open for you to shop for the essential products and services you need. To understand which stores are open, please visit our opening hours page.
If you do need to visit the centre for essential services, please help us keep yourself and the community safe by wearing a facemask, checking in at every touchpoint, and keeping a healthy distance from each other.
If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, however mild, please do not enter the centre and get tested immediately and isolate until you return a negative result.
The safety and well-being of our customers, retailers, team and community continues to be our top priority. We’re taking extra precautions to ensure our centre is clean and hygienic every time you visit, including more frequent cleaning, monitoring face mask wearing, encouraging healthy physical distancing and good hygiene.
We know the situation will continue to evolve and we can assure you we’re staying up to date with the latest government advice and are working hard to adapt and keep our customers, retailers, team and community informed.
For the latest health advice, and to stay informed, we recommend visiting https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19
Please take care of yourselves, your families and friends during this uncertain time.
Our team has received information from NSW Health of a positive case of COVID-19 that visited Bankstown Central shopping centre.
It is advised anyone who visited the below retailers on the date and times listed below, is identified as a casual contact and must therefore get tested, isolate until a negative result is received.
· Blooms The Chemist Thursday 22 July between 4.40pm – 4.45pm
· Pharmacy 4 Less Friday 23 July between 12.30pm- 12.50pm
Our priority continues to be the health, safety and wellbeing of our customers, retailers, team members and broader community.
We are continuing our additional cleaning focus on specific areas we know customers are likely to make contact with and this will continue for the foreseeable future.
For the latest health advice, and to stay informed, we visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/case-locations-and-alerts.aspx
We appreciate the support of the community.
Our team has received information from NSW Health of a positive case of COVID-19 that visited Bankstown Central shopping centre.
Bankstown Central and its retailers are following advice from NSW Health, including contact tracing and sanitisation. As we follow directions, you may see more cleaning crews at the centre, and we appreciate your patience and support to allow them to help keep the community safe.
It is advised anyone who visited the following Bankstown Central locations on the date and times listed below, is identified as a casual contact and must therefore get tested, isolate until a negative result is received.
· Woolworths Thurs 8 July between 9:00am and 9:15am
· Priceline Fri 9 July between 11:00am and 11:30am
· Big W Fri 9 July between 11:00am and 11:30am
· Kmart Fri 9 July between 11:00am and 11:30am
Additionally, it is advised anyone who visited Bankstown Central shopping centre on the date and times listed below, should monitor for symptoms, and if they appear, immediately get tested and isolate until a negative result is received.
· Bankstown Central Thurs 8 July between 9:00am and 9:15am
Fri 9 July between 11:00am and 11:30am
Our priority continues to be the health, safety and wellbeing of our customers, retailers, team members and broader community.
We are continuing our increased cleaning roster with additional focus on specific areas we know customers are likely to make contact with and this will continue for the foreseeable future.
For the latest health advice, and to stay informed, we visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/case-locations-and-alerts.aspx
We appreciate the support of the community.
Our team has recently learned there may be a potential new COVID-19 exposure site in certain areas of Bankstown Central, as listed below.
- Woolworths Sunday 4 July between 2:20pm and 2:40pm
While we wait for confirmation from NSW Health, we wanted to share the risk with you early to allow you to take appropriate precautionary action.
Bankstown Central has taken precautionary action and initiated a deep clean and sanitisation of all touchpoints in the area surrounding the store.
We will update you as soon as we have more information from NSW Health. For the latest official updates, we recommend visiting https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/case-locations-and-alerts.aspx
Our priority continues to be the health, safety and wellbeing of our customers, retailers, team members and broader community.
To find out more, call the Coronavirus hotline 134 268 or visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/
We appreciate the support of the community and look forward to seeing you at Bankstown Central.
Today we were made aware that a casual contact of someone with COVID-19 has visited our centre.
It was at Rebel on Thursday 24 June, between 3:45pm to 4:30pm.
Anyone who attended the store at the listed time is also a casual contact and must immediately get tested and self-isolate until a negative result is received. Please continue to monitor for symptoms and immediately isolate and get tested if they develop.
Please be assured that Rebel has undertaken a deep clean in accordance with government health orders.
Please stay safe and if you experience any symptoms of COVID-19, however mild, please get tested immediately and self-isolate until you receive a negative result.
To find out more about testing call the healthdirect hotline on 1800 022 222 or visit health.nsw.gov.au. For close/casual contact information, visit: health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Factsheets/casual-contacts.pdf
In line with New South Wales Government directions, from midnight 23rd December, it is compulsory for people over 12 years in NSW to wear a mask in all indoor settings (excluding your home).
Security officers in high visibility vests are monitoring our centre to enforce physical distancing requirements as appropriate and are working together with local police.
Maximum capacity limits are in place within the centre and within stores. Centre capacity and crowd density is actively monitored by heat mapping technology.
Increased sanitisation and cleaning of all customer touch points and high traffic areas.
Please use the hand santiser located at each entrance and use hand sanitser when requested upon entering a store.
Door, window, floor and freestanding signage are in place to assist with physical distancing measures. Please adhere to directions and guidance provided.
St John Ambulance shares Vicinity’s commitment to community safety. Working closely together, they have reviewed our safety procedures and support the COVID-safe practices put in place at Vicinity.
In line with New South Wales Government directions, from midnight 23rd December, it is compulsory for people over 12 years in NSW to wear a mask in all indoor settings (excluding your home).
The safety and wellbeing of our customers, retailers, team and the community is always our top priority, which is why we’re taking extra precautions to ensure our centres are clean and hygienic, including more thorough cleaning to high traffic and high touch areas.
We’re also asking everyone who visits us to practice healthy physical distancing and good hygiene.
In addition to our standard practices, we’ve introduced the following precautionary measures to ensure you can visit us with confidence:
We are taking additional precautionary measures and continuing to monitor government advice and announcements.
These are preventative measures that each of us can take to help keep our community safe.
We’ve introduced distancing measures based on government recommendations, to ensure the wellbeing of everyone who visits and works at our centre, and we’re asking everyone in our centres to practice good hygiene.
We want you to know our team is always working to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our customers, retailers, team and the broader community, especially during these challenging times.
We have several measures in place to remind people to keep a safe distance from others, including
We know everyone has a responsibility to help slow the spread of Coronavirus and we ask our community to do the right thing and use a commonsense approach.
We will endeavour to update our store listings on this website with amended trading hours, and any store closures, in a timely manner so you can stay informed.
We will continue to keep you updated on a regular basis about how we are responding to Coronavirus through our social channels, email and website.
Please sign up to our database or follow us on social media for regular updates.
We understand continuing community concerns about the spread of Coronavirus and are conscious of the spread of rumours and misinformation which is not helpful during these times of uncertainty.
The Federal Health Department has outlined how Coronavirus can spread, which does not include by air conditioning, that information is available here: https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2020/03/coronavirus-covid-19-what-you-need-to-know_4.pdf
For store openings, you can search for retailers by name or category here for further details.
While visiting the centre, please help us keep our community safe by following the below good hygiene practices:
We want to assure our customers and communities that we are monitoring and acting on current and future government and relevant health authority’s advice. For additional information please visit: https://www.health.gov.au/