Health News Archives
Face Mask Exemptions
Information has been provided by the Department of Health and will be uploaded to WAOTA website under 'Health News'. The Directions which provide the legal requirements for face coverings (or face masks) only refers to “a medical...
Use of point-of-care COVID-19 rapid antigen tests by registered health practitioners
Issues outside Ahpra and National Boards’ role Updated 13 January 2022 Some of the questions we (Ahpra) have received about aspects of COVID-19 are outside of our role of protecting the public by regulating individual registered health...
Facilitating access to care in a COVID-19 environment
Message from Ahpra and National Boards - December 2021 This document has been prepared by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards in response to requests for guidance to assist health...
Preparing for COVID in the WA community
The Department of Health WA have provided some advice on how to help prepare and stay safe within the community. Tips include Support person Home essentials Over-the-counter treatments for COVID-19 COVID-19 symptoms - what to expect...
COVID-19 Vaccine Exemptions
If you can't get any of the approved COVID-19 vaccines for medical reasons, this will be recorded on your immunisation history statement and COVID-19 digital certificate. Read moreContact Info 4A 266 Hay Street,...
NDIS – Temporary Price Limit Increases (PPE)
The NDIA is changing the way we support providers with the cost of personal protective equipment (PPE). We are introducing a temporary increase in some NDIS price limits from between 1 January and 30 June 2022 to factor in support...
COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Dates
Health support workers Health care workers Tier one health care facility Tier one health care facility 1 October 2021 – Partially vaccinated (first dose) 1 October 2021 – Partially vaccinated (first dose) 1 November 2021 – Fully...
Primary Health & Support Workers Mandatory Vaccination FAQs
Primary Health Care Worker (Restrictions on Access) DirectionsPrimary health care facility includes an allied health professional operated clinic but does not include premises at which a sole primary health care worker is providing a...
COVID-19 vaccination eKits
A message from Australian Government - Services Australia As the COVID-19 vaccination rollout continues, more Australians need to get proof of their vaccination status. Services Australia have launched a new COVID-19 vaccinations...
OT Professionals are needed to support organisations overseas
The Australian Volunteers Program, funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) operates in 26 countries and recruits thousands of Australians with a broad range of skills and experience every year. The program is...