COVID-19 UPDATES & ADVICE

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COVID-19 has led to unprecedented challenges within the disability community, impacting participants and their support, business operations and workers. This page contains links to updates, training and resources which can be accessed by our staff and NDIS participants. This information is to inform and support Miracle Health Services to continue to deliver quality and safe supports and services to NDIS participants. 

For the latest news, updates and advice on COVID-19 visit the World Health organisation website:  

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 

The World Health Organisation Offers free online training that gives guidance for managing COVID 19. 

To access the training visit: https://openwho.org/courses/introduction-to-ncov 

 For Disability related advice and updates, check the NDIS disaster response page:

https://www.ndis.gov.au/coronavirus#coronavirus-information

OR

the NDIS Commission Central page:

https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/resources/coronavirus-covid-19-information

The Australian Government Department of Health regularly publishes current information relating to COVID-19 including:

• Key updates
• Health alerts and advice
• Restrictions and safety advice.
   

To access the Australian Government Department of Health visit:

https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert

 The Australian Government Department of Health has also made available free online training for all support workers across all sectors.

To access the free training opportunity visit:  

https://covid-19training.gov.au/

 The Department of Health has issued an information sheet that answers common questions about COVID 19. 

To access the FAQs information sheet visit: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions 

The Department of Home Affairs has COVID 19 information translated into 36 other languages.

To access information about COVID 19- other languages visit: 

 https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/covid-19/Pages/covid-19-english.aspx?lang=english