The NSW Government has issued a new Public Health Order (PHO) that makes COVID vaccination compulsory for Disability Services Workers. Click HERE for a copy of the PHO.
Clause 6C requires people providing disability services to be vaccinated. Specifically a person providing disability services must:
Disability services means services provided in person to a person with a disability. This includes services funded or provided under the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
A person is exempted under clause 8(1A) if they are unable to be vaccinated due to a medical contraindication. They will be required to present an approved medical contraindication form to their employer.
Clause 7(3) imposes an obligation on the employer of a person providing disability services to ensure the worker is complying with the direction under clause 6C.
The CPSU NSW strongly encourages members to talk to their doctor about vaccination.
For further information or assistance contact the CPSU NSW on 1300 772 679.
Join today at www.cpsunsw.org.au/join.
