The Tasmanian Government’s coronavirus website has been updated with information and assistance specific to the disability sector.
This outlines operational guidance for disability care providers, including advice for group homes and in-home support that personal care needs should continue, but with standard precautions in place.
Current NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission advice is that outside of usual clinical care requirements, there is no requirement for workers supporting NDIS participants to wear surgical masks or other items of PPE unless they are working with people who have suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
People with disabilities can continue to shop for essential supplies and exercise outside with their support carers, noting hand hygiene, regular surface cleaning and social distancing remain the most effective methods of stopping the spread of COVID-19.
For Tasmanians with disability the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) remains the lead agency in the response to COVID-19, and more information about COVID-19 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants and their families and carers is available on the NDIS website.
For more information, visit www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au
