16 December 2021

As per our email yesterday, the new Orders have been released by the Victorian Government under their Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008.

After reading through the new orders, there are no changes to this industry and everything remains the same. As mentioned yesterday, not all ANTA members operate their business the same way and may fall under a different Order, depending on the definition of their business.

To read the new orders which apply to vaccination, restrictions, healthcare, retail and education etc, please click the link below.

New Pandemic Order Register << website link

Guidance for the Pandemic COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Specified Facilities) Order 2021 (No. 1) << (PDF)

These Orders take effect from 11:59pm 15th December 2021, until 11:59pm 12th January 2022.

RECAP

Vaccination is only required for AHPRA registered practitioners, or those who work for an Allied Health or AHPRA registered operator, to continue working from a "healthcare facility" (as defined in the Orders).
All patients are entitled to healthcare regardless of their vaccination status.
Telehealth consultations are acceptable. Face-to-Face consultations are acceptable.
QR Codes are to be displayed for patients to check in.

We want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year. It has been an interesting year and we hope that the new year brings better news and busier clinics!