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COVID-19 vaccination – Disability provider alerts
This collection contains regular updates for disability service providers about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
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This webinar on 28 April is for people with disability, their families and carers. The panel will provide key updates and answer the questions of participants.
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COVID-19 vaccination – Guidance for in-home and community aged care sub-contractors on mandatory reporting of the COVID-19 vaccination status of staff
This information sheet is for aged care providers to supply to sub-contractors to assist in the mandatory reporting of worker COVID-19 vaccination status.
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COVID-19 vaccination – Guidance for in-home and community aged care providers on reporting workforce COVID-19 vaccinations
Information about reporting of COVID-19 aged care workforce vaccinations including how to report, frequency of reporting and reasons for use of reported information.
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COVID-19 vaccination – Disability provider alert 22 April 2022
This alert contains updates for disability service providers about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
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DSOA Program manual – Appendix A – DSOA service and pricing schedule
This schedule outlines pricing for various DSOA services.
Part of a collection: Disability Support for Older Australians Program manual and appendices![DSOA Program Manual]()
Disability Support for Older Australians Program manual
This program manual is a guide for services providers about using the Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) portal.
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Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG) – Meeting communiques
This collection includes meeting communiques for the Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG), with the role of overseeing implementation of the National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability.
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DSOA Program manual – Appendix F – Coordinator change application form
Disability Support for Older Australians service providers must use this form to apply to change a coordinator.
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DSOA Program manual – Appendix L – COVID-19 vaccination report
Disability Support for Older Australians service providers must use this form to submit a report about the vaccination status of their workers.
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DSOA Program manual – Appendix J – Glossary
This glossary provides definitions for terms used in the Disability Support for Older Australians Program manual.
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DSOA Program manual – Appendix G – Change request: client exit form
Disability Support for Older Australians service providers must use this form when transferring a client to another provider.
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DSOA Program manual – Appendix C – Useful resources
A list of useful resources and contacts for DSOA Program carers and service providers.
Part of a collection: Disability Support for Older Australians Program manual and appendices![Consideration when completing your DSOA change of need application]()
Considerations when completing your DSOA change of needs application
This fact sheet provides information for service coordinators when completing a change of needs application.
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National Site of Recognition Steering Committee – Meeting 3 – 20 January 2022 – Communique
This communique outlines the main points from discussion from the National Site of Recognition Steering Committee meeting including the next steps in the development of the National Site of Recognition for thalidomide survivors and their families.
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COVID-19 vaccination – Why workers and volunteers providing in-home or community aged care should get vaccinated and let their employer know
Information about reporting requirements for in-home and community aged care providers, why COVID-19 vaccination is important for workers and volunteers, and why employers need to know the COVID-19 vaccination status of their workforce.
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COVID-19 vaccination – Priority access for Residential Aged Care Workers
A document to confirm proof of employment in residential aged care to qualify for priority Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine access.
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Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG) – Meeting minutes – 26 November 2021
This communique summarises the introductory meeting of the Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG) held on 26 November 2021.
Part of a collection: Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG) – Meeting communiques![Notice and Consent for Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) providers to share your information]()
DSOA program manual – Appendix N – DSOA consent form
Disability Support for Older Australians service providers must use this form to request consent from DSOA clients to share their personal information with the Department of Health.
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COVID-19 vaccination - Dr Dinesh Palipana shares messages about getting vaccinated, for people with disability.
In these videos, Dr Dinesh Palipana provides short COVID-19 vaccine messages to people with disability.
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0:28In this video, Dr Dinesh Palipana provides short COVID-19 vaccination messages to people with disability.
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1:00In this video, Dr Dinesh Palipana provides short COVID-19 vaccination messages to people with disability.
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0:59In this video, Dr Dinesh Palipana provides short COVID-19 vaccination messages to people with disability.
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0:26In this video, Dr Dinesh Palipana provides short COVID-19 vaccination messages to people with disability.
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Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) COVID-19 related expenses
This fact sheet informs DSOA service coordinators about additional, one-off funding, available for DSOA clients directly impacted by COVID-19.
