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From 11.59pm, Sunday 17 January 2021, face masks will no longer be mandatory in all public indoor settings.
These requirements are in line with settings that were in place at Christmas time.
Face masks continue to be mandatory in the following locations:
You must always carry a face mask with you when you leave home unless you have a lawful reason not to.
It is strongly recommended you wear one whenever you cannot keep 1.5 metres distance from others.
(Source: Victoria DHHS)
Please note that MiCare is COVID-19 free.
We are pleased to announce that from Monday 16 November we are extending visiting hours to:
From Monday 16 November the following changes will also be made:
Please note that MiCare is COVID-19 free.
We are pleased to announce that from Monday 16 November we are extending visiting hours to:
In addition, wearing of masks will be highly recommended as oppose to mandatory. The World Health Organisation recommends mask wearing as a normal approach to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Masks will be available at reception.
What will remain the same is:
The cafe has been operating well serving coffee and cake and the hours will remain the same. These are:
Visiting hours will increase in our Victoria aged care homes as follows:
Only one visitor at a time however a child under the age of 16 may accompany an adult who live together.
- Visits are restricted to two hours.
- Visits are to be within the Elder’s room or in an outdoor area as stipulated by the home and subject to restrictions on the number of people within that area.
- All visits must be booked by phoning reception prior to attendance.
- At any given time, there will be no more than 20 visitors within the home.
- As per the new requirements each time a visitor enters the home, they must complete a declaration form. This is attached for your reference.
- All visitors must wear masks at all times and these are available at reception.
- Care and support visits, other than an end of life visits, are limited to a maximum of two visitors at a time per Elder.
- When attending the home, you must practise physical distancing; and limit your contact with other persons at the home.
- Children 12 years and over must wear a mask during the visit. Children under the age of 12 can wear a mask if they wish. It is not recommended that children under the age of two years wear a mask.
- Day leave is permitted for Elders, with risk assessment, subject to government restrictions on destination.
PLEASE NOTE MICARE IS COVID-19 FREE
New visiting arrangements commencing Tuesday 6th October 2020 — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Times and Frequency:
Location
Compassionate visits are as per previous arrangements and must be agreed by the Residential Manager
PLEASE NOTE MICARE IS COVID-19 FREE
At Prins Willem Alexander Lodge, we will be reverting to the previous visitation times and protocols on Monday 28 September 2020. These are as follows:
Unfortunately, we are unable to permit Elders to leave the home for external excursions, this is directed by public health.
Visiting hours
Monday — Friday 9.30AM — 5.00PM
Saturday — Sunday 1:30PM — 4:30PM
From 1am Friday 25 September 2020 there are no Local Government Areas listed as Queensland COVID-19 restricted areas.
Certain restrictions still apply under the Movement and Gathering Direction.
This means everyone in the state can:
It is important to read this Direction in conjunction with the Restrictions on Business, Activities and Undertakings Direction (No.5).
Together Queenslanders have slowed the spread of COVID-19 by following advice and using common sense to safeguard ourselves and our communities. As a result, the Queensland Government will continue to ease restrictions on getting together, outings and recreational activities within Queensland.
Queenslanders can travel anywhere in Queensland for any reason. There is no limit on distance. You can stay overnight anywhere in Queensland for as many nights as you like.
Please refer to the Restrictions on Businesses, Activities and Undertakings Direction (No. 5) for how the businesses, activities and undertakings should operate from midday 3 July 2020.
Special visitor rules apply for aged care facilities, hospitals and disability accommodation providers.
You must practice physical distancing as much as possible and:
For full details, read the Movement and Gathering Direction (No. 4).
Victoria's current restriction levels.
To learn more, please go click here to go to the Victoria State Government's Department of Health and Human Services official website.
Today Prins Willem Alexander Lodge was contacted by Care Pact, the Queensland Health COVID response team, who instructed us to go into lockdown, effective immediately.
The cluster has expanded to seven cases and as they continue to do contact tracing and testing, all aged care facilities in Brisbane have been instructed to go into lockdown as a precaution.
This means that nobody is able to visit and Elders cannot leave the facility for recreation, the only exception would be for a medical appointment and/or an emergency. If your loved one has an appointment over the next few days that can be re-scheduled, we encouraged you to do so.
We will keep you informed if there are any further developments and we thank you for your ongoing support.
At Prins Willem Alexander Lodge in Birkdale, Queensland, we will be reverting to the previous visitation times and protocols. These are as follows:
Unfortunately, we are unable to permit Elders to leave the home for external excursions, this is directed by public health.
Visiting Hours
Mon — Fri 9:30AM-5:00PM
Sat — Sunday 1:30PM-4:30PM
Face masks are not required to be worn.
In addition, the current protocols remain in place under the QLD Aged Care Directories (No.8) a person must not enter, or remain on, the premises of a residential aged care facility in the State of Queensland until the end of the declared public health emergency if:
From 6pm on Sunday 2 August, restrictions are changing for metropolitan Melbourne. Metropolitan Melbourne is moving to Stage 4 Restrictions. The definition of metropolitan Melbourne is based on the Planning and Environment Act 1987 which sets out the local government areas that form metropolitan Melbourne, and will not include Mitchell Shire for the purposes of the Stage 4 curfew or travel restrictions.
These changes are being introduced to reduce the number of people leaving their homes and moving around Victoria.
From 2 August, a curfew will be in place in metropolitan Melbourne. Curfews will be in operation from 8pm to 5am every evening, with people only allowed to leave their house for work, and essential health, care or safety reasons.
From 5am – 8pm, you can only leave your home for one of the following four reasons:
If you do need to leave home, you should wash your hands before you leave and when you return home. Keep at least 1.5 metres between yourself and others. Always wear a face covering, unless you have a lawful exception.
Never, ever go out if you are unwell, unless it is to get tested and then you must go straight home.
If we all do this, we can protect our loved ones, friends, colleagues, health care workers and the community.
From 11:59pm on Wednesday 5 August, Stage 3 Stay at Home restrictions apply in Victoria, except if you live in metropolitan Melbourne where Stage 4 restrictions apply. The definition of metropolitan Melbourne is based on the Planning and Environment Act 1987 which sets out the local government areas that form metropolitan Melbourne.
If you live in regional Victoria, including Mitchell Shire, there are only four reasons that you can leave home:
You may no longer have visitors to your home or visit other people in their homes.
We all need to play our part to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). By staying at home and limiting contact with other people, we can help protect ourselves, our families and our communities from coronavirus (COVID-19).
From 6pm on Sunday 2 August 2020, Stage 4 restrictions apply to all people living in the Melbourne metropolitan area (but not Mitchell Shire). If you don’t live in this area, then Stage 3 restrictions will apply to you. The definition of metropolitan Melbourne is based on the Planning and Environment Act 1987 which sets out the local government areas that form metropolitan Melbourne. The local government areas where Stage 4 restrictions apply are:
To read more, please click here to view more on the Victoria State Government’s Health and Human Services website.
The Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line is a joint initiative of COTA Australia, Dementia Australia, National Seniors and the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN), and is supported by funding from the Australian Government. Older Australians, their families, friends and carers can free call the support line if they:
• Would like to talk with someone about the COVID-19 restrictions and its impact on them
• Feel lonely or worry about a loved one
• Care for someone and need some information or someone to talk to
• Need advice or access to services
• Would like to arrange a one-off or regular wellbeing check for themselves, or someone else. The support line is available on 1800 171 866, 8.30am - 6pm AEST weekdays.
People living in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire and will now be required to wear a face covering when leaving home for one of the four reasons, following a concerning increase in coronavirus cases in recent days.
Based on the latest advice from the Chief Health Officer, we’re urging Victorians: just as you remember to take your keys when you leave the house, you need to remember to take something to cover your face – to help keep you and our community safe.
To give people time to purchase or make a face covering, this new rule won’t be enforced until after 11.59pm on Wednesday 22 July – but for those who can, please start wearing yours immediately. The fine for not wearing a face covering will be $200.
To read the full article on Victoria State Government’s Department of Health and Human Services website please click here.
COVID-19 translated information for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, health professionals and industry. Information includes factsheets and promotional materials from the Victoria State Government's Department of Health and Human Services.
As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting Australia’s multicultural communities, the Australian Government has announced the COVIDSafe app is now available in five commonly spoken languages.
From 3 July 2020, the COVIDSafe app has been translated into Arabic, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese allow people to download and use the app in their own language.
It is anticipated that further languages will be added over coming months.
Further information on the announcement can be found here.
The rapid spread of COVID-19 in Victoria is a concern to all. We have now entered stage 3 stay-at-home orders which means you will only be allowed to leave your home for four reasons:
The reintroduction of stage 3 stay-at-home orders directly affects all of MiCare’s Victorian aged care homes.
Currently, MiCare has no cases of COVID-19. We are however in a heightened state of vigilance and our actions are in line with both the Premier’s orders and the updated National Aged Care Visitors Access Code. The communities continued support and understanding assists MiCare to protect our most vulnerable Elders.
We will regularly review the restriction protocols and communicate changes as soon as we are able to.
Be reassured that MiCare has well developed COVID-19 outbreak and contingency plans in line with the Department of Health recommendations. Staff are well trained with regard to infection control protocols and this is an ongoing process. All staff continue to be screened before the commencement of each shift and are regularly provided with updated information and training.
Stay home, stay safe. If you have any symptoms, however mild, get tested.
We are totally committed to quality care and will continue being on maximum alert for COVID-19 for the foreseeable future. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the General Manager Residential Services, Kate Kelly on 03 9788 9020 or email gmrs@micare.com.au
Kate Kelly
General Manager Residential Services
Due to COVID-19 visiting restrictions currently apply to Prins Willem Alexander Lodge, current visiting times are:
Prins Willem Alexander Lodge, Birkdale
Monday through to Friday, between 9:30AM — 5:00PM
Saturday and Sunday, between 1:30PM — 4:30PM
A list of resources about COVID-19 in other languages. The resources include fact sheets, guidelines, and other publications. You can also view SBS's COVID-19 videos in various languages here.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources in Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources in Urdu (اردو)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources in Traditional Chinese (繁體中文)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources in Tigrinya (ትግርኛ)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources in Thai (ภาษาไทย)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources in Tamil (தமிழ்)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources in Swahili (Kiswahili)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources in Spanish (Español)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources in Sinhala (සිංහල)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources in Simplified Chinese (简体中文)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources in Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources in Portuguese (Português)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources in Nepali (नेपाली)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources in Kurdish (Kurdî)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources in Korean (한국어)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources in Karen (ကညီကျိၥ်)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources in Italian (Italiano)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources in Hindi (हिन्दी)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources in Hazaragi (آزرگی)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources in Greek (Ελληνικά)
To view all translated resources, please click here.
The coronavirus pandemic has had a profound impact on all facets of our society. While it is reasonable for people to be concerned about the outbreak of the coronavirus we are seeing some light at the end of the tunnel with the easing of restrictions commencing this week. We must still remember to look after ourselves and our family and friends as it is normal to feel overwhelmed or stressed by social restrictions or news of the outbreak. Information is available on the R U OK website. Social contact and maintaining routines can be supportive for our mental health and wellbeing and some helpful hints can be found here.
If you think you need further help - Beyond Blue Support Service provides advice and support via telephone 24/7 on 1300 22 4636 or Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14.
Please click here to view COVID-19 translated information for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, health professionals and industry.
What you need to know about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 self-isolation information
Coronavirus information in your language
Translated resources and health advice — Victorian Multicultural Commission