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Victorian First Aid Amnesty

14 August 2020

The Private Health Funds have agreed to join the Association to provide leniency for members in Victoria with a First Aid qualification that is expiring. This amnesty applies to all Victorian members, including those in regional Victoria, and will run until 31 October 2020.

An Important Update for SA Members Who Work in Residential Aged Care Facilities

14 August 2020

Beginning 27 August 2020, there will be some new restrictions for all personal care workers who work in Residential Aged Care Facilities in South Australia.

Regional Victorian Workplaces Are Now Required to Complete a COVID Safe Plan

7 August 2020

Late last night the Public Health Commander advised that every permitted workplace in Victoria is required to complete a COVID Safe Plan, including in regional Victoria under Stage 3 restrictions.

An Important Update on the Working Status of Members Under Stage 4 Restrictions

6 August 2020

We have once again been working closely with our allies to provide accurate and up to date information for you all. The following is the current situation with regard to Victorian members.

Advice on Victorian Stage 3 and Stage 4 COVID-19 Restrictions

5 August 2020

The Association has confirmed that information regarding which health services can continue under Stage 4 restrictions is still under review at the Department of Health. As this review may not be complete until after Stage 4 restrictions are imposed tonight, the following is the advice we are providing members at this time and is subject to change pending further updates from the Department of Health. We will provide members with an update as soon as one is made available by the Department of Health.

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