COVID-19 Key Information
While COVID-19 may only present as mild symptoms for many people, it can be life threatening for older people and people with disabilities who may have compromised immune systems or other health conditions.
Therefore we are asking all of the Mable community to work together to help contain the spread of COVID-19 and to keep everyone safe.
Please take the time to read and follow the protective measures outlined below and share the information among families, communities and work colleagues.
Infection Prevention and other Important training
We are asking all of the Mable community to stay up to date with the latest training. In addition all independent support people must complete mandatory training to continue to give support
Click hereHome Support Screening Tool & Guidelines if you are providing or receiving support via Mable.
Australian government fact sheet for disability support workers
The world health organisation has recommended basic protective measures against covid-19
Wash your hands frequently.
Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water
Maintain social distancing.
Maintain at least 1.5 metre distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing
Avoiding touching eye, nose and mouth.
Avoiding touching eye, nose and mouth.
Practice Respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early.
KEY GOVERNMENT LINKS
The following Government websites are updated daily with the latest advice. We recommend that you check the website daily to ensure that you remain up to date with government advice and information:
NSW: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
VIC: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
VIC: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
ACT: https://health.act.gov.au/public-health-alert/updated-information-about-covid-19
NT: https://health.nt.gov.au/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-covid-19
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