27 October 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Personal protective equipment (PPE) buyers guide

The Australian Government has released a guide to help buyers be more confident when buying PPE. It contains information about PPE and factors to be aware of when buying it.

Key points 

• The Australian Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has released a guide containing information about PPE and what to look for when buying it.
• Contact the National Medical Stockpile if you are unable to access PPE through your usual means.
• Always follow local health guidelines about when and where to use PPE.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Buyers Guide

The Australian Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has released a guide containing information about PPE and what to look for when buying it.

The Personal Protective Equipment Buyers Guide (PDF, 1.8MB) aims to help you feel more confident when buying PPE by explaining:

• what some common types of PPE are used for
• things to look for when buying PPE
• where you can buy PPE
• how to protect yourself from fraud.

This resource is available on the Department of Health website. 

If you are unable to access PPE supplies through your usual means, you can email the National Medical Stockpile at NDISCOVIDPPE@health.gov.au.

Check local guidance about using PPE

To ensure you and your workers are complying with local guidance, please stay updated with the latest advice from your state or territory’s public health unit about when and where to use PPE while supporting people with disability.

Video: Wearing PPE for disability workers

The Australian Government Department of Health’s video, Coronavirus (COVID-19): Wearing personal protective equipment for disability workers, explains how to correctly use PPE.

Further information, alerts and resources

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) information webpage on the NDIS Commission website contains links to updates, training, alerts and other resources.

We also have a COVID-19 webpage containing information for people with disability, and a webpage of frequently asked questions about COVID-19 for all stakeholders.

Contact Us

• Call: 1800 035 544 (free call from landlines). Our contact centre is open 9.00am to 4.30pm in the NT, 9.00am to 5.00pm in the ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS and VIC Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
• Email: contactcentre@ndiscommission.gov.au
• Website: www.ndiscommission.gov.au

Links to previous COVID-19 provider alerts 

Visit the NDIS Commission website to see our previous COVID-19 provider alerts.