The Australian Department of Health has distributed a second Disability Provider Alert. The Pfizer vaccine was rolled out to a small number of sites last week to both people with disability and staff (where available). The Department is requesting feedback from organisations involved as part of a focus on continuous improvement during the vaccine rollout.

Toolkit

A COVID-19 readiness toolkit containing information about what to expect, a checklist, roles and responsibilities, site readiness requirements, and consent guidance will be made available this week to support providers in preparation for vaccine delivery in your organisation.

NDS’s support for members

A reminder the NDS has created a Vaccine webpage in the COVID-19 hub which includes the Vaccine Eligibility checker as well as other vaccine-related advice and resources.

Vaccine rollout data collection

In late January, members will remember the NDIS Commission issued an urgent call for information to assist with vaccine rollout. Any providers that haven’t yet completed the online form, or anyone needing to update data they’ve already submitted can do so - the form will be available ongoing and is also available via a link on the vaccine page of NDS’s COVID-19 hub.

Upcoming webinars

Phase 1a Disability Sector Webinar

On Thursday, 4 March at 3:30pm (AEDT), the Department of Health is holding a webinar for providers. Chaired by Professor Michael Kidd AM, with panellists Ms Lisa Peterson, Department of Health; Dr Jeffery Chan, NDIS Commission; and NDS Board member, Eric Thauvette, CEO of Hartley Life Care.

Register for the one hour webinar.

NDS COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout – National Briefing

Join NDS’s CEO, David Moody and government representatives for a briefing on the logistics and other issues associated with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.  The webinar will also include a Q and A session.

Date: Wednesday, 17 March
Time: 2:45pm – 4:15pm (AEDT)
Location: Zoom meeting