COVID-19 vaccines, probricing review, compliance, payments, update your details, digital partnerships, online events and more
Latest information about COVID-19 vaccinations Book your COVID-19 vaccine The NDIA has partnered with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia to make it easier for NDIS participants to book and access the Moderna or AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines at local pharmacies: find your nearest pharmacy to book an appointment Vaccination hubs for people with disability and support workers Vaccine Clinic Finder National Coronavirus and COVID-19 Vaccination Helpline on 1800 020 080. People with disability can also get help to book a COVID-19 vaccine from the Disability Gateway or phone 1800 643 787. Book your vaccine brochure for businesses to share with employees plus other resources. COVID-19 vaccine information from the Department of Health Information for disability service providers COVID-19 vaccination disability provider kit – resources to help promote the vaccine to employees Obtaining informed consent for COVID-19 vaccination Disability provider alerts Information for disability workers Information for people with disability recording of the webinar on 1 September with information for people with intellectual disability about getting the COVID-19 vaccine Auslan videos Materials for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people COVID-19 vaccination support from the NDIS Support for providers to help NDIS participants get the vaccine We have pricing arrangements including a $150 payment to providers and support coordinators to enable each eligible NDIS participant to get the COVID-19 vaccination. Additional vaccination support for NDIS workers in NSW and Vic Registered providers with workers in Victoria and NSW local government areas of concern can claim a $100 payment for each eligible NDIS worker COVID-19 vaccine dose. More information. Changes to claiming for COVID-19 vaccination supports From 11 October 2021, eligible providers must claim all COVID-19 vaccination support payments for participants and support workers using the bulk payment request template in the myplace provider portal. More information. Victoria Victorian Government requirements for vaccination of disability workers The Premier of Victoria has announced that authorised workers require the COVID-19 vaccination to work onsite in Victoria. Employers must: collect and record information about worker vaccination status including bookings. hold vaccination information about any disability workers that are working or may work onsite from 15 October. ensure unvaccinated workers do not work at any location other than their own home from 15 October unless the worker has a booking to receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by 22 October. The vaccine first dose deadline is 22 October. The second dose deadline is 26 November. The authorised worker list includes people who perform work that is essential for the continued operation of disability care and production and distribution of disability equipment. This includes carers working in: a disability residential service services provided to an NDIS participant in any setting an eligible SDA enrolled dwelling a short-term accommodation and assistance dwelling. More information for industry and workers required to be vaccinated in Victoria. Vaccine clinics for people with disability in Victoria Vaccination support services and centres with enhanced accessibility for people with disability in Victoria. Vaccination at home for eligible Victorians including people with moderate to severe disability and their carers. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination Services Australia has information to help people get their digital certificate and immunisation history statement to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination: servicesaustralia.gov.au/covidvaccineproof Organisations can share information with customers and communities to help them get their proof of vaccination. Resources include posters, social media, videos, fact sheets and translated materials: servicesaustralia.gov.au/vaccineproofresources Latest information in response to COVID-19 NDIS arrangements in response to COVID-19 COVID-19 temporary support measures Include: New flexibility to help participants in lockdown areas in NSW, Victoria and the ACT to access their meal preparation and delivery support without an approved quote if: the participant would normally use their Core funding to pay a support worker to help with meal preparation or grocery shopping the participant lives in an area with ‘stay at home’ public health orders in place. PPE for support workers – available nationally Direct claiming for support worker PPE also available for eligible providers in NSW, Vic and the ACT. Check the COVID Addendum for all COVID-19 support claiming conditions including dates and locations. PPE Questions and answers – providing services during restrictions. NDIS provider obligations Prioritising supports and reporting requirements NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission COVID-19 provider information including notification of changes related to COVID-19 and training for NDIS workers. New South Wales NSW Government Health information for disability service providers NSW Government Health latest information on COVID-19. NSW Government rules about movement of workers including requirement for travel registration for authorised workers. Victoria Victorian Government Health information for the disability services sector including restrictions on access to disability residential services. Victorian Government Health latest information on COVID-19. ACT ACT Government COVID-19 information and advice ACT Government advice for the disability sector State and territory advice for the disability sector Links to latest information are available from the NDIS website
