Workers covered by the COVID-19 vaccine mandate must receive a third dose within one month of becoming eligible and preparation guidelines released for congregate living facilities.
National Cabinet agrees that a PCR test is no longer required to confirm positive RAT and advises free RAT will be available for concession card holders.
From midnight Saturday 5 February 2022, WA’s hard border restrictions will be eased for vaccinated travellers in line with the WA Government’s Safe Transition Plan.
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission is developing a new online e-learning module for NDIS workers on the topic of Supporting safe and enjoyable meals ad are seeking NDIS support worker expressions of interest to provide feedback on the module.
Victorian Department of Health has updated guidance documents to support decision-making following potential or actual COVID-19 exposure in disability settings.
The WA Government has announced a COVID-19 Vaccine Community Funding Program established to increase vaccinations in priority groups.
The requirement for people to wear face masks in high-risk settings remains an important measure to suppress COVID-19 and respond to outbreaks.
The Victorian Government has eased restrictions from 11:59pm, Thursday 18 November, but specific guidance for disability services not yet released.
Amaze in partnership with National Disability Services has developed a range of new social scripts for teens and adults to help prepare for what to expect during medical appointments.
In the last 24 hours, you may have received emails from NDS that were not intended to be sent. We are currently updating our IT systems which has resulted in this rather large hiccup!