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 that our staff and NDIS participants can access. This information is to inform and support Miracle Health Services in continuing to deliver quality and safe support and services to NDIS participants.

World Health Organisation (WHO)

For the latest news, updates and advice on COVID-19, visit the World Health Organization 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

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

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

Australian Government Department of Health

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

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

National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) also has FAQs relating to COVID-19, which may be helpful for providers in connecting with and helping participants which can be accessed on their website:
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