Covid-19.
New information included.
Latest communication from the Department of Education to the community
In Home Covid Vaccination Support for Schools - Alfred Health Disability Liaison Service
We are now able to offer in partnership with Star Health (The Betty Day Centre), in-home vaccinations for individuals ages 5 and over.
In home vaccinations are available for:
- Children and adults with disabilities, including psychosocial disabilities and their carers/families.
- Older individuals who are unable to access a regular GP or vaccination clinic.
- Individual's with anxiety or needle phobia impacting on their ability to access a vaccination hub or GP.
We are able to make reasonable adjustments to the vaccination process, including express check-in, use of VR headsets, use of sensory items and distraction techniques.
Individuals do not need to be in the NDIS or MAC to receive this service.
Alfred Health Disability Liaison Office
0436488928
Vaccination for students.
Vaccination remains the best way to protect students and staff in school settings, and we encourage all students to get fully vaccinated. Victorians aged over 5 years are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. In addition, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends a third dose for everyone aged 16 years and over. Students aged 16 to 17 years who had their second vaccination 3 or more months ago are now due for their third dose.
What to do if there is a positive case in your classroom - COVID-19
A message will appear on Compass with the below details.
- Impacted class:
- Last Date onsite at CJC:
- Date positive case reported:
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- If your child is not experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, they can continue to attend school, but you should monitor for symptoms.
- Students who show symptoms of COVID-19 cannot attend school and should get tested immediately and isolate until they receive a negative result.
- Students should continue with twice-a-week rapid antigen testing on school days.
For information on symptoms visit: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/symptoms-and-risks.For more information on how to get tested visit: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/taking-test-covid-19.
If your child returns a positive result, your child has COVID-19.
- You must quarantine your child for seven days
- You must advise the school about the positive result
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- Your child must stay home until their symptoms have resolved and they are well
- Everyone in your household is a close contact and must isolate for 7 days.
Reporting your child’s positive test If your child was at school when they were infectious you need to report the positive case through the Student COVID-19 Test Portal or you can notify the school in writing or by phone. You must also report your child’s positive test to the Department of Health via the COVID-19 Positive Rapid Antigen Test Self-Reporting Form or call centre on 1800 675 398. Further information for languages other than English
- For school information in languages other than English, call TIS National on 131 450.
- Please ask them to call the DET COVID-19 hotline on 1800 338 663 and they will help interpret.
- For translated written information about COVID-19, please visit: Translated information about COVID-19 | Coronavirus Victoria.
- For health advice in languages other than English, visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/translated-information-about-coronavirus-covid-19
Advice and further resources about what to do if you test positive to COVID-19, or you have been told you are a contact, are at: Your COVID Checklist | Coronavirus Victoria, or call the 24/7 Coronavirus hotline on: 1800 675 398
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Covid Symptoms.
The symptoms to watch out for are:
Fever, chills or sweats, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, loss or change in sense of smell or taste
Some people may also experience headache, muscle soreness, stuffy nose, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
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