COVID-19 is a health risk for older people. We have applied new restrictions to protect them. The outbreak of any virus in an aged care facility can cause significant problems.
Do not visit aged care facilities if you have: From 1 May 2020, you must have had your influenza vaccination to visit an aged care facility.
Aged care facilities must take extra precautions when it comes to visits. These include: No school groups of any size are allowed to visit residential aged care facilities.
No children aged under 16 years are permitted to visit residential aged care facilities except in special circumstances. If you cannot visit your family and friends in a residential aged care facility, it’s important to keep in touch.