As you would be well aware, announcements we had all expected to receive on Sunday about the easing of restrictions and an opening up of various industries did not occur as planned.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews cited a number of outstanding results related to the northern suburbs outbreak as being the reason for delaying these announcements. He did however state that the current plans (yet to be outlined) are likely to still be delivered as planned. This means Melbourne metropolitan (non-registered/non-AHPRA) therapists may be able to return to their clinical practices within the next week. The exact date is yet to be confirmed, but as soon as it has been made clear, we will be sure this information is provided to you.

In Sunday’s statement there were some changes made to regional Victoria’s restrictions, which are outlined here - https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/third-step-restrictions-regional-victoria-covid-19 - PDF document on the regional Victorian restrictions at the bottom of the statement.

For now, we encourage you all to ensure your COVID-Safe plans are complete and up to date, that you are continuing to utilise the required PPE (disposable face mask and eye covering), maintaining a high standard of infection control and keeping accurate records of any individual who enters your premises.

ANTA continues to advocate for you and to provide accurate and current information to you, to the very best of our abilities. We thank you all for the incredible show of community strength that Victoria has displayed and we trust that all of those clients who have waited so long to once again receive your valuable services will be incredibly grateful.