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Aged Care Vaccination Direction

Aged Care Vaccination Direction

On 13 August 2021, The Director of Public Health signed a Direction Mandatory Vaccination for Certain Healthcare Workers No.1 under section 16 of the Public Health Act 1997 which will require vaccination of persons employed, or engaged, by or on behalf of a residential aged care facility (RACF). The Direction and details can be accessed here.

The ANMF released a flyer to all members in the Aged Care Sector on Monday 16 August outlining the Direction and what this means industrially for members. This flyer incorrectly stated that the direction would apply to other members outside the Aged Care Sector, this is not the case, the Direction only relates to those in the Aged Care Sector. The flyer can be accessed here.

The ANMF will soon be providing comprehensive industrial details to all members affected by this direction, so please keep any eye out in your inbox. In addition, to the industrial and professional advice the ANMF will provide to members in the lead up to the Direction being applied on  17 September, the ANMF wish to remind members that Nurses and Midwives Support are also available 24/7 if you need additional support click here or phone 1800 667 877.

Updates correct as at 19 August 2021.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

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Member Support Team: The ANMF Tasmanian Branch is 8000 plus members strong! Supporting nurses, midwives, and care workers as the only union in Tasmania employing nurses and care workers to represent members. This is why our Organisers and Member Support Team are uniquely positioned to understand your experiences, represent you in your workplace, and offer industrial advice that’s relevant to you. Please contact our Member Support Team if you need workplace support, would like to discuss any matters or raise a concern. Alternatively, you can send an email outlining your concerns to our team - membersupport@anmftas.org.au. Email is the preferred and fastest way of contacting the team, however if your matter is urgent, please phone (03) 6223 6777 or 1800 001 241 if you are outside of Hobart.
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