Management and Operational Plan for People with Disability

The Australian Health Sector Emergency Response Plan for Novel Coronavirus guides the Australian health sector response. This management and operational plan focuses on people with disability. An Easy Read version is also available.

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Management and Operational Plan for People with Disability

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Our plan for keeping people with disability safe – Easy Read

Appendix A: Guidelines on the rights of people with disability in health and disability care during COVID-19

Read Appendix A: Guidelines on the rights of people with disability in health and disability care during COVID-19

Appendix B: Communications strategy for people with disability

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General public
Language:
English
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The Management and Operational Plan for People with Disability supports the objectives of the Australian Health Sector Emergency Response Plan for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

It includes:

  • an overview of the plan, its objectives and principles
  • rationale for the plan
  • roles and responsibilities
  • governance and consultation
  • the operational plan phases

The Disability Information Helpline is now available.

It provides information and referrals for people with disability who need help because of coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Helpline can help families, carers, support workers and services, too.

Contact the Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787.

The Helpline is available Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm (AEST) and Saturday and Sunday 9am to 7pm (AEST). It’s not available on national public holidays.

Visit www.dss.gov.au/disabilityhelp for more information, including Auslan and Easy Read materials.

Read our coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for people with disability.

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