In our latest update on health matters for disability providers, we look at COVID-19 leave grants to compensate providers for paying workers who have exhausted their leave, and we outline the latest vaccination requirements for disability workers. 

Providers are invited to take part in important research on cervical screening for women with disability. 

The Federal Government has announced details of their Disability Worker COVID-19 Leave Grant, which reimburses providers for sick-leave payments to workers who have exhausted their leave. The grant application period opens on 11 August and closes on 30 January next year.