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COVID-19 Useful Information -> News and Updates

News and Updates

The COVID-19 situation is evolving rapidly. The latest news and updates from us can be found below.

VAHPA statement on PPE guidelines and shortages

VAHPA statement on PPE guidelines and shortages

April 24, 2020
One of the most contentious issues amidst the COVID-19 pandemic for Allied Health Professionals has been the lack of protective personal equipment (PPE) and what PPE is most appropriate for the role they perform.
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Which Way Out? Health Care, Economics, and the Endgame

Which Way Out? Health Care, Economics, and the Endgame

April 24, 2020
Australia has deferred, temporarily at least, what looked to have been our worst health crisis in a century. This calm before any possible storm has allowed discussion of the “endgame” to start.
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JobKeeper Information for Allied Health Professionals

JobKeeper Information for Allied Health Professionals

April 24, 2020
VAHPA understand that many of our members are in workplaces which are not eligible for JobKeeper for a range of reasons. We are however providing this information because it's important that all Allied Health Professionals have this information; if you don't need it, you may know someone else working in Allied Health who does.
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Changes to Your Employment & COVID-19

Changes to Your Employment & COVID-19

April 1, 2020
Allied Health Professionals are strongly advised to contact the Victorian Allied Health Professionals Association (VAHPA) prior to agreeing to any changes to their employment conditions in response to COVID-19. Please read the following information carefully.
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“Let Them Die.” Health versus the “Economy”

“Let Them Die.” Health versus the “Economy”

April 1, 2020
In late March 2020, The Lieutenant Governor of Texas, Dan Matthews, made an argument: "old people should be happy to die for America’s economy." This is an extreme version of a broader spectrum of opinion, which sees the “economy” as more important than people’s lives.
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Surge Workforce Survey

Surge Workforce Survey

March 28, 2020
The Victorian Allied Health Professionals Association (VAHPA) is working with the Department of Health and Human Services to build a pool of displaced Allied Health Professionals (AHPs). If you are in the unfortunate situation of facing stand-downs or of losing your job, we invite you to register your interest through our survey.
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CoronaCrisis: The Democracy of Health and the Health of Democracy

CoronaCrisis: The Democracy of Health and the Health of Democracy

March 28, 2020
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has questioned many of our society’s assumptions. Suddenly, governments have been moving towards ideas that only a few weeks ago seemed absurd.
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Department of Health: COVID-19 Letter to Allied Health Professionals

Department of Health: COVID-19 Letter to Allied Health Professionals

March 27, 2020
The Federal Government Department of Health Deputy Secretary Lisa Studdert addressed a letter to Allied Health Professionals on March 26 2020 in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. The contents of this letter can be read here.
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Stand down, leave and casuals

Stand down, leave and casuals

March 24, 2020
Information on your entitlements when it comes to leave, as well as being stood down, as it relates to COVID-19.
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Impacts from Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Changes to Hours and Salary

Impacts from Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Changes to Hours and Salary

March 24, 2020
The Victorian Allied Health Professionals Association (VAHPA) has received queries from members in relation to changes or proposed changes to their working conditions as a result of the impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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COVID-19 Disability Sector Response

COVID-19 Disability Sector Response

March 20, 2020
The Health Services Union (HSU) National Office has been representing the Victorian Allied Health Professionals Association (VAHPA) and other HSU branches on a joint working group around issues and responses to COVID-19, specifically in relation to the disability sector.
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SARS-CoV2 – Know the Facts

SARS-CoV2 – Know the Facts

March 16, 2020
The SARS-CoV-2 virus is of concern to all Victorian Allied Health Professionals (AHPs). As such it is important that we have a clear understanding of the virus, the disease it causes and how we should best look after ourselves and our patients.
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COVID-19 Update for Allied Health Professionals

COVID-19 Update for Allied Health Professionals

March 13, 2020
Allied Health Professionals are on the frontline of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. We diagnose, treat and care for those suffering from COVID-19 and we are committed to this work. We are also acutely aware that this work significantly increases the likelihood that we will come into contact with the SARS-CoV-2 virus and significantly increases the likelihood that we will contract COVID-19.
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