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National COVID-19 update: ATAGI 2023 COVID-19 booster vaccination advice
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The latest advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) is that, as winter approaches, a 2023 COVID-19 booster is recommended to increase COVID-19 protection.
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10-02-2023

New Victorian Disability Advisory Council appointed
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The Victorian Disability Advisory Council provides independent advice to the Victorian government to inform policymaking.
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16-08-2022

Vic COVID-19 Update: Pandemic orders extended
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Victorian pandemic orders have been extended to 12 October with vaccine mandates for disability workers and care facilities visitor mask requirements all unchanged.
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15-07-2022

Tas COVID-19 update: New fact sheets from TAS Government
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A suite of COVID-19 Best Practice Guide Fact Sheets, including one for disability services, are now available from the Tasmanian Government.
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04-07-2022

Vic COVID-19 update: Changes to outbreak reporting, PPE supplies and N95 masks
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Disability providers are now required to report any COVID-19 outbreaks to their local public health units. Ongoing responsibility for the management of COVID-19 and other infections rests with
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04-07-2022

Vic COVID-19: Report positive RATs to access early support
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Disability providers are reminded that prompt reporting of positive COVID-19 cases assists the Department of Health provide important resources and support to individuals and services.
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31-05-2022

NT COVID-19 update: Public Health Emergency Declaration has ended
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Northern Territory’s Public Health Emergency Declaration ceased at midnight on 15 June 2022. Vaccination is now strongly recommended for disability workers but not required. Other restrictions remain.
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16-06-2022

NSW COVID-19 Update: Stay-at-home rules for all of NSW
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Greater Sydney restrictions presently in place for residential and in-home support services now apply to regional NSW. Day program group activities should be suspended across regional NSW.Permit for authorised workers to work outside of Greater Sydney will be required. Financial support is available for eligible workers who are required to isolate.
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16-08-2021

Prioritising disability care workers
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Disability care workers are a priority group to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Here is information and links to help.
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16-08-2021