Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information for permanent aged care residents – emergency leave
Residents in aged care facilities can now take temporary leave from an aged care home during the COVID-19 pandemic. This fact sheet explains the changes for aged care residents and their families.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information for permanent aged care residents – emergency leave
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Publication date:
17 June 2020
Last updated:
19 June 2020
Publication type:
Fact Sheet
Intended audience:
General public
Description:
This information sheet includes:
- use of emergency leave during the COVID-19 pandemic
- do I have to pay any fees while on emergency leave?
- can I take emergency leave now?
- can I use emergency leave for a hospital stay?
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what if I have used my social leave and exceeded my allocated days during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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I have exceeded my social leave balance during the COVID-19 pandemic. What if I have paid fees to the aged care home in order to keep my place?
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