COVID-19 – Information for residential aged care providers – emergency leave

Unpredictable COVID-19 outbreaks are still occurring in aged care homes and the broader community, so emergency leave continues to be available for permanent aged care residents until 31 December 2026. This fact sheet explains COVID-19 emergency leave provisions to providers.

This information sheet includes:

  • emergency leave during COVID-19 pandemic
  • do residents have to pay any fees whie on emergency leave?
  • can a resident take emergency leave now?
  • can a resident use emergency leave for a hospital stay?
  • what if a resident has used their social leave and exceeded their allocated days during the
    COVID-19 pandemic?
  • a resident has exceeded their social leave balance during the COVID-19 pandemic. What if they paid fees to the aged care home in order to keep their place?
  • claiming emergency leave

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