Overnight accommodation
triggers for code blue

Triggers for Code Blue

  • Extreme weather conditions predicted to continue for at least three days by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) with any two of the following:
    • temperatures dropping below an average night-time low of 6°C
    • significant rainfall causing difficulty for people rough sleeping to remain dry
    • damaging wind gusts pose a high risk for the safety of people rough sleeping.
  • Prolonged cold conditions where the BOM predicts five or more days with average night-time temperatures dropping below 5°C.
  • Any other factors related to extreme winter weather that require a Code Blue response. 

Acknowledgement of Country

Baptist Care SA acknowledges we work on the lands of the Kaurna, Peramangk and Boandik people. We respect the ongoing skilful custodianship of lands, skies and waters and the continuous deep cultural connection with Country. We pay respect to Elders and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all Countries, Nations and Mobs.

Ngadlu tampinthi Kaurna miyurna yaitya yarta-mathanya Wama. Tarntanyaku, ngadluku piipawarpulayi kuu Kaurna yartangka tikanthi.

(We acknowledge the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains as the traditional owners of the land on which our office sits.)

Ngathu putama nhu mraat, mraat Boandikat wulnuwitjara Berrinat ba mraatat mingru Berrin (I recognise this country (is) the country of the Boandik, the custodians of Mt Gambier and the country around Mt Gambier.)