At Nadrasca the health and safety of our participants, supported employees, staff and communities is always our priority – and never more so than at this time of concern during the COVID-19 health alert.

We place immense value in the trust that our community gives us to provide quality, reliable and safe support services.

In light of this, we are monitoring the situation closely and following the advice from the Australian and Victorian Government Departments of Health to ensure that our already attentive focus on health and safety is enhanced during this time. 

We are working hard to ensure that we are in the best position to provide ongoing support services to people, minimise any risk and have contingency plans in place so that we will be able to respond quickly if the situation should change.

To do this we currently have no participants on site at our Day Programs nor supported employees working at Nadrasca Industry.  A number of online supports are currently in place to keep our people engaged and connected.

 

Health & Safety Advice

Good Hygiene

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water, including before and after eating and after going to the toilet.
  • Cover your coughs and sneezes with your elbow or a tissue, and remember to throw away your tissue afterwards.
  • Use hand sanitisers.
  • Regularly clean shared high-touch surfaces, such as tables, kitchen benches and doorknobs.

 

 Social Distancing

  • Keep to a distance of 1.5 metres away from people.
  • Avoid handshaking and other physical greetings, but maintain a connection from a safe distance with a wave, bow or a simple nod of the head.

 

 Large and Small Gatherings

  • Only go out with one other person, or have one other person (not including support staff) over to your house and remember to keep your distance.

 

Should I Wear a Face Mask?

You do not need to wear a mask if you are healthy. Please remember masks are in short supply and should be prioritised for those who are treating people with COVID-19.

If you make sure you practice good hygiene, social distancing and limit gatherings this will help you keep safe and healthy.

For more information, advice and resources visit the Australian Government Department of Health website https://www.health.gov.au/.

Staff and customers- if you are feeling unwell stay at home. Seek medical advice if you have fever, cold, cough or have difficulty breathing. Contact the National Coronavirus Hotline 1800 020 080 or call your local medical practitioner. They will advise you on your next steps.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us on 9873 1111.

 

8 July 2020 - COVID-19 update from Glenn Hodgkin (reinstated restrictions for Victoria)
15 June 2020 - COVID-19 update from Glenn Hodgkin
28 May 2020 - COVID-19 update from Glenn Hodgkin
Support Services for impacts of COVID-19 
23 April 2020 - Fact sheet COVID-19 impact on DSP and CP and JobKeeper recipients
26 March 2020 - Letter to Supported Employees
On 23 March 2020, Nadrasca made the difficult decision to close Nadrasca Industry and Day Programs to supported employees participants until further notice.