Restriction levels have been relaxed but…
We know restriction levels across Victoria were relaxed as of 11.59pm, Thursday 18 November. At Melba we continue to take advice and follow the directions provided. We are also aware with the new variant and ongoing discussions things continue to change rapidly.
Given the change, and to ensure any advice is current we suggest you look at the following websites:
This contains a range of information.
For what to do if you are a close contact or may be one.
A range of information on vaccines, who can get what and where to book.
Masks are still required in health facilities, public transport, retail settings, and in primary schools. Under the new settings.
Positive cases will now have to isolate for 10 days instead of 14
There will no longer be contact tracing related to positive cases and exposure sites will not be published
Household close contacts will have to isolate for seven days if fully vaccinated and 14 days if not vaccinated
Non-household close contacts will only have to isolate until they get a negative test result
Cases will have to notify their workplace, school or childcare about a positive result
These new requirements are based on modelling from the Burnet Institute and international experience.
For more detailed information, please look at Victoria’s roadmap out of lockdown here.
For updated information please read the following fact sheets to the Community services website and Disability sector website.
Please continue to monitor coronavirus.vic.gov.au for the latest public health advice from the Victorian Government and a list of all restriction settings: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covidsafe-settings
To see an outline of the latest restrictions: here
Important information about managing the lockdown in the Melba Way
We will continue to support people in the best way possible, and please understand changes are being made regularly.
Centre-based activities
We will continue to support those individuals who are most vulnerable and where centre-based support is essential.
ISA
Individual Supports will continue in the home for individuals who are vulnerable however there will be community access, in line with the current state Metropolitan and Regional restrictions.
Supported Independent Living (SIL) services
SIL services will continue in line with the current state Metropolitan and Regional restrictions.
STAA (Respite services)
At this time STAA (Respite services) will continue.
People booking into or attending for booked respite can do so on the proviso they do not have any symptoms. If they have any symptoms, they cannot attend and are required to get tested.
Finally
Please note, we will continue to follow Government directions and the public health advice, and we will keep you informed with developments as and when we can.