Advice for disability services on managing acute respiratory infections (ARI)

​Vaccination​​​

COVID-19 vaccination requirements for workers are based on a workplace he​​alth and safety risk assessment model. Staff may need to provide proof of vaccination to their employer if requested.

If you require further information about COVID-19 or need support to book a COVID-19 vaccination, you can contact:

• Coronavirus Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787
• healthdirect on 1800 022 222 or use the online Service Finder

Antiviral resources

These resources have been developed to guide discussions between individuals, their families and their doctor regarding the use of antiviral medicines:

• COVID-19 and influenza antiviral medicines – Advice for people at higher risk of severe illness
  A fact sheet for people at higher risk of severe illness and their loved ones to help guide decisions about using antivirals for COVID-19 and influenza (flu).
• Pre-assessment action plan for respiratory infections for people at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and influenza. This action plan should be completed by the person's regular doctor. It does not replace the requirement for a doctor to prescribe a medication prior to administration, but supports timely access to testing and antiviral medicines.
•  COVID-19 and influenza antiviral medicines
  A fact sheet for clinicians on the use of antiviral medicines for COVID-19 (molnupiravir, nirmatrelvir/ritonavir) and influenza (oseltamivir).​​
  

Further resources

Commonwealth resources

• COVID-19 vaccine information for disability service providers
• CDNA guidelines for the prevention and management of COVID-19 outbreaks in disability residential services
• DoH video for disability support workers on wearing PPE

NDIS resources

• Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and support

Other resources

• NSW Health - COVID-19 information for people with disability
• Supporting people with disability - a hospitalisation document for clinicians
• Guidance for health care service providers and carers on alternative approaches to COVID-19 testing for people with disability
• Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness