17 August 2021 - Metro Melbourne Lockdown Extended Again

17 August 2021

Metropolitan Melbourne has had their lockdowns extended by an additional 2 weeks. From 11:59pm 16 August 2021 until 11:59pm 26 August 2021. Restricted Activity Direction (Metropolitan Melbourne)(No. 9).

Nothing has changed in relation to the ability to be able to work. However, the Victorian Chief Allied Health Officer would like us to express the definition of Urgent Clinical Care for our AHPRA-registered members.

Note: face-to-face appointments should only occur for urgent clinical care that cannot be deferred - routine face to face care is not permitted by may be provided via Telehealth.

Urgent Clinical Care:

that avoids a potential hospital admission or emergency department presentation
that prevents/delays the need for further specialist medical or surgical intervention
that prevents an increase in care needs that would necessitate additional carer supports or change in accommodation needs
that limits secondary post surgery
where deferral would lead to long term adverse consequences (ie. delays to child development).

We will continue to keep you updated as more information becomes available.