The Industry Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes during COVID-19

25 May 2020

What is the Industry Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes during COVID-19? Click here

Guidance for symptom monitoring in health and aged
care workers during the COVID-19 outbreak

01 May 2020

This guidance was developed by the Communicable Disease Network of Australia (CDNA) and endorsed by the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC).  Learn More

Coronavirus (COVID-19) at a glance

27 May 2020

This infographic provides a quick view of the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Australia. We update it every afternoon based on the data we receive by 3.00pm from states and territories.  Learn More

A message to approved providers of residential aged care services from the Commissioner

23rd of March 2020

COVID-19 is radically reshaping our daily experiences in ways that we could scarcely have imagined even a week or two ago.  Read the letter here

Coronavirus (COVID-19) information on work attendance and testing for health and residential aged care workers

12th March 2020

An information sheet on work attendance and testing for health and residential aged care workers about coronavirus (COVID-19).  Download Here

Interim advice on non-inpatient care of persons with suspected or confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019

21 February 2020

An information sheet with interim advice on non-inpatient care of persons with suspected or confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), including use of personal protective equipment (PPE)  Download Here

Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for families and residents on restricted visits to residential aged care facilities

19 March 2020

An information sheet for families and residents on restricted visits to residential aged care facilities on how to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Click here

Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidelines for outbreaks in residential care facilities

13 March 2020

The Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) have developed these national guidelines for the prevention, control and public health management of COVID-19 outbreaks in residential care facilities in Australia.  Learn More

Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for workers in residential aged care facilities

19 March 2020

An information sheet for residential aged care workers about how to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).  Learn More

Health Sector Emergency Response Plan

Last updated 25 March 2020

The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee endorsed this plan on 17 February 2020.  View Here

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) weekly epidemiology reports, Australia, 2020

Updated weekly

This page contains links to weekly epidemiological reports, published in CDI, on the incidence, severity, and distribution of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) [previously known as novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)] within Australia. VIEW HERE

COVID-19 infection control training

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This 30-minute online training module is for health care workers in all settings. It covers the fundamentals of infection prevention and control for COVID-19. Register here

FAQs – Restrictions on entry into and visitors to aged care facilities

19 March 2020

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ADVICE FOR RETIREMENT VILLAGES

28 March 2020

This factsheet is for information and advice for Australians living or working in retirement villages. It may be useful for any facilities where older Australians live or stay, such as residential parks, land lease communities or lifestyle villages.  Learn More

OUTBREAK MANAGEMENT

March 2020

An outbreak of COVID-19 in a residential care facility is likely to be worse than an outbreak. Download Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak management in residential care facilities  DOWNLOAD

Coronavirus (COVID-19) at a glance infographic

Last updated 6 April 2020

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Latest COVID-19 Updates (including NSW case stastics) can be found here

Updated Covid-19 guidelines for infection prevention and control in residential care facilities

2 April 2020

Infection Control Expert Group
COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control for Residential Care Facilities. VIEW HERE

COVID – 19 NSW Government Resources

Coronavirus (COVID-19) for advice and information for community and businesses, including information about COVID-19 symptoms, testing and social distancing. CLICK HERE

Six steps to stop the spread for Aged Care Workers

19 October 2020

This information sheet explains the six steps that aged care workers can follow to stop the spread and keep safe.

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Click Here – Nepalese

Click here – Chinese

Click here – Hindi

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OUTBREAK MANAGEMENT PLANNING IN AGED CARE

November 2020

Practical guidance to support COVID-19 outbreak management planning and preparation in residential aged care facilities

This document provides guidance to assist residential aged care providers to support their workers, care recipients, families and visitors to prevent, prepare for and manage outbreaks of COVID-19.

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OUTBREAK MANAGEMENT

March 2020

An outbreak of COVID-19 in a residential care facility is likely to be worse than an outbreak. Download Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak management in residential care facilities  DOWNLOAD

Progress Report on the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety report

Last updated 30 November 2020

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Australian Government Implementation Progress Report on the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety report – Aged Care and COVID-19 – a special report

Updated National COVID-19 Aged Care Plan – 7th Edition

30 November 2020

Providing a national approach to supporting the aged care sector to prevent, prepare, respond and recover from COVID-19.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) – National aged care guidance – visitation recommended actions by tier

Guidance and advice for aged care providers on visitation rules based on the COVID-19 situation within the community.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) – National aged care guidance – aged care visitation guidelines

12 November 2020

Guidance and advice for aged care providers on visitation based on the COVID-19 situation within the community.

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Industry Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes during COVID-19

20 November 2020

The ‘Industry Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes during COVID-19’ was released by 13 aged care peak bodies and consumer advocacy organisations on 11 May 2020. The Code creates a nationally consistent approach that ensures residents can receive visitors while minimising the risk of spreading COVID-19. It was , reviewed on 29 May 2020 (v2) and 3 July (v3), and updated on 23 July (v4), and 20 November 2020 (v5).

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First 24 hours – managing COVID-19 in a residential aged care facility

Updated November 2020

This fact sheet describes the steps you should take in the first 24 hours following the identification of a COVID-19 positive case  DOWNLOAD

World Health Organisation (WHO) training video on caring for patients with COVID-19

News & Updates

JMV ANNOUNCES NEW CEO

I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Bradley (Brad) Williams as our new CEO of North Sydney Retirement Trust / James Milson Village, effective from September 12th.Brad is a passionate leader with vision and direction, who has a proven record in inspiring...

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