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Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
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.