Based on feedback from the sector, the date disability workers are required to have a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine has been extended to 23 April.

Under the amended Public Health Direction, from 23 April a disability support worker is considered vaccinated against COVID-19 if they:

• have received at least one booster dose of a vaccine for COVID-19, or
• if they are not eligible, in accordance with the ATAGI recommendations, to receive a booster dose of the vaccine, or
• are eligible, in accordance with the ATAGI recommendations, to receive a booster dose within 4 weeks of becoming eligible

Providers should ensure that they continue to check Tasmanian Government vaccination requirements for disability support workers.

Members are asked to get in touch if they have any queries or concerns.

Article sourced from National Disability Services