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Australia: government announces COVID-19 measures to support community care sector, including rapid response teams for home care providers and guarantee of supplies of protective equipment

Adelina Comas-Herrera
https://www.australianageingagenda.com.au/2020/03/16/home-care-providers-to-get-covid-19-rapid-response-teams
The Australian federal government has announced measures to support home care providers:

– Rapid response teams out to home care providers to support teams once there has been an outbreak at their practice
– Guaranteed supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE)
– Measures to support with workforce issues, including potential use of graduates and students and loosening visa requirements

https://www.australianageingagenda.com.au/2020/03/16/home-care-providers-to-get-covid-19-rapid-response-teams/