The DHHS Have Not Yet Provided Clarity on Yesterday's Announcements

The announcements by the Premier yesterday were very confusing for our members in metropolitan Melbourne and as such, I contacted the Chief Allied Health Officer yesterday seeking clarification as to whether massage, remedial massage and myotherapy are included in the current easing of restrictions. Whilst we are not included under Allied Health officially, our industry is included in the Chief Allied Health Officer’s portfolio. The Chief Allied Health Officer indicated she was not able to confirm whether or not massage, remedial massage or myotherapy are able to return to routine services and that she is trying to clarify this. At this point in time she advised that our members are not to commence routine services until confirmation is received and it is important to note that the announcements have provided some easing of restrictions but it is not a formal move to the Third Step.

Further correspondence has been forwarded to the Chief Allied Health Officer this morning requesting massage, remedial massage and myotherapy be included in the easing of restrictions. Please be assured we are doing everything we can to obtain clarity and to support our metropolitan Melbourne members.

This is not what we wanted to hear nor what we expected. As soon as information comes to hand we will pass this on as quickly as possible.

Ann Davey,
CEO
Massage & Myotherapy Australia