The WA Chief Health Officer released the mandatory vaccination public health direction and information about exemption requests for the community services sector.
On 4 November 2021, the Premier of Tasmania mandated vaccination for disability support workers who provide high intensity support services to NDIS participants, here's what you need to know about the implications for disability service organisations.
DFFH fact sheets for disability community and residential services have been updated to explain requirements under the latest public health Directions.
Queensland Minister for Health has announced mandatory vaccinations for Queensland's disability workforce.
The South Australian Government has mandated COVID-19 vaccination for In-home and Community Aged Care and Disability Support Workers from 30 November 2021.
Tasmanian Public Health Direction announced, requiring vaccination of workers who are employed or engaged to provide high intensity supports to NDIS participants on and from 21 November 2021.
Victorian Government guidance documents to assist disability providers apply the new seven-day quarantine for primary close contacts (PCCs) in their settings.
The Premier of Tasmania has announced vaccinations will become mandatory for disability workers with first dose required by mid to late November.
NSW Health has provided additional detail related to vaccinations for the sector and confirmed changes to advice about group activities.
Mandatory vaccination for support workers in disability settings in the ACT has been announced, with workers required to be fully vaccinated by the end of November to continue working.