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COVID-19

New 2023 Covid-19 booster recommendations

The NSW Government has updated advice on COVID-19 booster vaccinations following recommendations by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).

14/03/2023
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COVID-19

Mandatory COVID-19 isolation periods scrapped from October 14

Mandatory COVID-19 isolation periods scrapped from October 14

30/09/2022
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COVID-19

COVID deaths in aged care

12/09/2022
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COVID-19

Vic lockdowns exacerbated elder loneliness

29/08/2022
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Aged care

More than 1,000 active COVID-19 outbreaks in Australia's aged care sector, with Queensland second highest, taking toll on staff and residents

25/07/2022

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Australian Frontline Service Response to Elder Abuse During COVID-19: Learnings, Successes, and Preparedness for Disaster

This Deakin University study looks back at the COVID-19 pandemic and examines how service providers in Victoria, Austra...

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COVID-19 Information for Older Australians

This continuously updated factsheet provides health information including where and when to wear a mask, testing, where...

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Coronavirus Information in Your Language

SBS is committed to informing all Australians about the latest coronavirus developments. This SBS page offers current ...

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Coronavirus Information for Older Australians

People aged 70 years and over, people with compromised immune systems, and people with some chronic medical conditions ...

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Advice on aged care during COVID-19

Find up to date information and advice on COVID-19 for aged care providers, aged care workers and people who receive re...

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