Shire of Waroona chief executive Mark Goodlet clarifies vaccination rules at town’s recreation centre

The Shire of Waroona has sought clarity and updated the proof of vaccination rules to enter the Waroona Recreation Centre after residents and staff expressed confusion last week. Based on the latest directions, the Shire is set to update its website and signage at the centre with the new rules. Patrons under 15 do not need to be vaccinated, but those over 15 need to have had the jab unless they are using or in transit to the pool or community sport is taking place. The Harvey-Waroona Reporter revealed last week that staff and patrons of the Waroona Recreation Centre had been left confused by mandatory vaccination rules which came into effect on Monday, January 31. Waroona Shire chief executive Mark Goodlet said he and his staff were trying to simplify the rules as much as possible. “It is based on the latest directions that have come out, and we have now got some direction through WALGA,” he said. “We are trying to message that in a very simple way on the front door and on the webpage.” Mr Goodlet said the Shire had a “business as usual” mentality until it was forced to change and a responsibility to make sure everyone in the area was on the same page. “I think we have a responsibility to step up . . . and that isn’t an issue as all,” he said. “If we need to adjust, that what’s we will do, it is just a matter of managing properly.”