How To Safely Wear PPE In Aged Care

The Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line has been set up to provide information, support and connection for older Australians during the period of social distancing measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

The cluster of COVID-19 cases at Melbourne’s Menarock Life aged care facility has grown to 28, and all 14 infected residents have been transferred to hospital for treatment. The other 21 Menarock residents are being re-tested for the deadly virus, according to a statement from the aged care provider. Menarock has employed an infection control coordinator on site,... Read More

People aged 70 and over, people aged 65 years and over with chronic medical conditions and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over the age of 50 with one or more chronic medical condition are at greater risk of serious illness if they are infected with coronavirus (COVID-19). For these reasons, the National Cabinet has... Read More