Effective 12 noon today restrictions have been introduced for Perth and Peel regions for a minimum of three days.

Of note for WA disability service providers:

• Masks are mandatory indoors, on public transport and outdoor public areas where physical distancing is not possible.
• Events that cannot be restricted to 150 people to be cancelled.
• 150 patron and 2sqm rule for some businesses and venues.
• Visits to hospitals and disability care facilities limited to 4 personal visitors per person per day.
• Interstate travel should be minimised out of Perth.
• Travel to remote Aboriginal communities remains restricted.

For the full list of conditions and to receive the latest information visit the WA Government website.

The lockdown follows a community case of COVID-19 detected in WA, relating to travel to NSW. Exposure sites can be viewed here.

National Disability Services (NDP parent body) has compiled a list of useful links below.

Helpful links

• SafeWA
• COVID clinics - testing locations
• COVID-19 preparedness guide developed by the COVID-19 disability taskforce with the Department of Communities
• WA Government COVID-19 website for information and advice on COVID-19 for the community and business in WA
• NDS COVID-19 hub for information and resources including PPE
• The Department of Communities Disability Taskforce information and resources
• If your organisation requires masks, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.