The Queensland Minister for Health has announced mandatory vaccination is being introduced for Queensland’s disability workforce. The anouncement became effective from 10 November 2021.

Detailed information on the Workers in Health Care Setting (COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements) Direction is available here.

Following is a brief summary relevant to disability:

NDS will be hosting three, online provider information sessions on mandatory vaccination this week. NDS encourages all members to attend. Staff from Queensland Health will be assisting.