3 August 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Webinar on 4 August: What stage 4 restrictions mean for Victorian disability services

National Disability Services (NDS) and the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will host a webinar tomorrow (Tuesday 4 August) to explain what stage 4 restrictions mean for disability services.

Key points

• A webinar for Victorian disability providers will be held on Tuesday, 4 August from 12.00pm (noon) to 1.00pm.
• DHHS representatives will explain what the new stage 4 restrictions mean for the disability sector. There will also be an update on the public health response to support providers in preparing for and responding to outbreaks.
• Register for the webinar on the NDS events webpage.

Webinar: What stage 4 restrictions mean for Victorian disability services

NDS is jointly hosting a webinar with DHHS on what stage 4 restrictions mean for disability services in Victoria.

The webinar will be held tomorrow, Tuesday 4 August from 12:00pm (noon) to 1:00pm.

DHHS representatives will provide an update on what the new stage 4 restrictions mean for the disability sector. There will also be an update on the public health response to support providers in preparing and responding to outbreaks.

We encourage all providers supporting people with disability in Victoria to participate in this webinar by registering at the NDS events webpage.

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 

• 30 July 2020: Preparing for and managing a COVID-19 outbreak in Victoria and New South Wales 
• 20 July 2020: NSW Health guidance for all residential disability outlets
• 17 July 2020: New guidance on PPE use by disability workers in Victorian COVID-19 hotspots
• 13 July 2020: Reminder of COVID-19 reporting obligations
• 7 July 2020: Guidance on using personal protective equipment (PPE) for disability support workers
• 27 May 2020: Guidance from the Australian Government Department of Health
• 13 May 2020: Guidance on preventing, preparing for and dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak
• 7 May 2020: Advice for people with disability
• 30 April 2020: Changes to student visa work conditions for workers of registered NDIS providers
• 28 April 2020: FAQs for all stakeholders and information for NDIS participants
• 20 April 2020: Management and Operational Plan for People with Disability
• 9 April 2020: Further assistance for organisations, people and households
• 9 April 2020: April 2020 Provider Newsletter (COVID-19)
• 3 April 2020: Adjusting supports and reducing infection risk
• 2 April 2020:  Practice Alert: Influenza (flu) vaccine from mid-April 2020
• 31 March 2020: Supporting providers to respond
• 26 March 2020: Assistance for organisations
• 24 March 2020: Information for support workers and access to PPE
• 19 March 2020: Business continuity planning
• 17 March 2020: Online training module for support workers
• 9 March 2020: Provider obligations and COVID-19 health information
• 7 February 2020: Information about the novel coronavirus outbreak