COVID-19 UPDATE | Mandatory Vaccination for Aged and Community Care workers
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Mandatory Vaccination - Aged and Community Care
Date: 1 July 2021
To: All Aged Care and Community Care Workers
From: Kerryn Vine-Camp, National Director People & Corporate Services
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Dear Colleagues,
As you may be aware, the Federal Government announced this week that all aged care workers must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-September 2021.
Calvary welcomes this decision which will ensure our vulnerable residents, clients and our staff are protected against the threat of coronavirus. Receiving the vaccine is a safe, effective and cost-free way to be better protected from the serious health impacts of COVID-19.
What happens now?
The details of the scheme are yet to be finalised, however we strongly encourage you to book in for your Covid-19 vaccination as soon as possible.
Once further details are confirmed, we will be able to provide you with more information including:
- Calvary Covid-19 vaccination policy;
- a process and risk assessment framework for declinature on the grounds of medical contraindication or conscientious objection;
- a procedure for capturing vaccination status at a site and system level.
Information for accessing vaccinations can be found at https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines
Continuing the Mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary
Founded in 1885 by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, Calvary is a charitable, not-for-profit, Catholic health care organisation.
Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate health care to the most vulnerable, including those reaching the end of their life.
We are responsible for over 12,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 17 Retirement and Aged Care Facilities and a national network of Community Care Centres.
