NSW COVID Update: Deadline for workers to receive first vaccine extended
What you need to know
- The deadline for relevant care workers to receive their first dose of COVID vaccine is extended to 6 September
- Relevant care workers include those providing disability support in person to people with disability
- Other authorised workers working outside their area of concern will now be required to have their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine by 6 September; rapid antigen testing will not be an alternative
NSW Health has extended the deadline to 6 September for relevant care workers living or working in LGA’s of concern to receive at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Other authorised workers will now also be required to have one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to work outside of their LGA of concern. Rapid antigen testing will no longer be an alternative.
The recent update also confirms that workers under the age of 16 are exempt from the vaccination requirement.
Providers are encouraged to check the NSW Health website as information can change rapidly.
Obtaining a vaccination
NSW Health has established priority Pfizer vaccination appointments at the Sydney Olympic Park Qudos Bank Arena Vaccination Centre to support eligible workers to meet the new requirements.
Priority Pfizer vaccination appointments are available for all authorised workers aged over 16 living in LGAs of concern.
Workers aged 16-39 who live in or work in areas of concern can continue to access priority vaccines.
Vaccines can also be booked through the Australian Department of Health eligibility checker or by calling the National Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 020 080.
Other options include:
Commonwealth vaccination teams are providing Pfizer vaccinations to residents and staff either at group homes or in vaccination hubs located at disability provider locations.
