COVID-19 latest information
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COVID-19 latest information
Updated 27/07/2021
Here is the latest information to support your child and family.
On this page:
- Speaking up for children and families
- Summary of restrictions
- School, child care and kinder
- NDIS
- Vaccination and testing
- Looking after yourself
- Easy English and stories to share
Speaking up for children and families
ACD is speaking up for the needs of children with disability and their families during COVID-19.
We are calling for:
- Students with disability to be able to attend school
- A vaccine blitz for teachers and education support staff who work with students with disability
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Summary of restrictions
From Wednesday 28 July the following restrictions apply across Victoria for two weeks:
- All students back at school
- No kilometre limit
- You can travel between regional Victoria and Melbourne
- Up to 10 people can gather outside (babies under 12 months not counted)
- Outside sport resumes
- Inside sport and recreation open with density limits
- Masks indoors and outdoors
- No visitors to your home
Support Workers and others who help care for your child with disability are allowed in your home.
For more information
School, child care and kinder
All child care and kinders are open.
From Wednesday 28 July schools return to face-to-face learning.
If your child needs help with the transition back to school talk to your child’s teacher. You can ask for a Student Support Group meeting or Behaviour Support Plan.
NDIS
Support Workers who provide essential care giving can come to your home.
You can arrange for Support Workers to come during school hours.
Here is the PPE advice for Disability Support Workers.
Vaccination and testing
Who is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine
- All NDIS participants aged 16+
- All parents who are carers of NDIS participants (of any age)
- All Support Workers, therapists, teachers and education support staff who work with NDIS participants
- All people in Victoria aged 40+
- All pregnant women
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples aged 16+
How to get a COVID-19 vaccine
To get a COVID-19 vaccine you can:
- Book online or call the Coronavirus hotline 1800 675 398
- Contact your GP
If you or your child have specific disability support needs in accessing the vaccine, email the Disability Liaison Officer DLOcoordinator@dhhs.vic.gov.au
Find out more about supporting young people with disability with decision-making when getting consent for a COVID-19 vaccine
For more information
Find out more about COVID-19 vaccines.
COVID-19 vaccination – Easy Read
Testing
COVID-19 testing is free and available across Victoria.
In-home testing is available for people with disability who cannot get to a testing site. Call the Coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398 and select Option 9 to find out if you are eligible. If you need a translator, call the hotline and press zero when prompted.
If you or your child have disability support needs in accessing COVID testing, email the Disability Liaison Officer DLOcoordinator@dhhs.vic.gov.au.
Looking after yourself
Support is available over the phone and online:
Parentline 13 22 89
LifeLine 13 11 14
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800
1800Respect 1800 737 732
Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre 1800 015 188
Easy English and stories to share
Information for people with disability and carers – Easy English
I am going back to school story (PDF)
I am going back to school story (DOCX)
Wearing a mask story
Read more ACD information and resources.
