ARV Coronavirus Update 12 March 2020

Statement from our CEO – Kathy Parton

The Aquatics and Recreation Industry has been touched like many others within Victoria by the Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). ARV is staying in touch with the Victorian Government regarding the latest information and guidance regarding the management of this community issue.

The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services is providing regular updates on the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) situation. As the situation is rapidly changing ARV members are encouraged to visit dhhs.vic.gov.au/novelcoronavirus for more information and the latest updates. DHHS also have a number of printable and online resources.

Some of these useful resources and information are outlined below:

Information

· If you suspect an incident of COVID-19, please call the dedicated hotline on 1800 675 398.

· Call this line if you are seeking information on novel coronavirus. The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week Coronavirus Health Information Line: 1800 020 080

· If you have a #coronavirus disease question and need a translator:

- First call 131 450

- Then request the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services #Coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398

- Keep Triple Zero (000) for emergencies

- More information https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus #COVID19 #CALD

Official social media channels

For the latest advice to share via social media, follow and share content from the department’s channels:

• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VicGovDHHS
• Twitter https://twitter.com/VicGovDHHS @VicGovDHHS
• Instagram https://instagram.com/vicdhhs @vicdhhs
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/163421/

Resources

• Wash your hands regularly poster (PDF)
• Cover your cough and sneeze poster (PDF)
• WorkSafe – exposure to coronavirus in workplaces
• Coronavirus and Australian workplace laws
• Where there are mass gatherings of people, the attached advice/messages have been approved by the DHHS and the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR).https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/cups/arv/files/ln1qkfzryggaij1b.docx
• Victorian government released the COVID-19 Pandemic Plan for the Victorian Health Sector. https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/about/publications/ResearchAndReports/covid-19-pandemic-plan-for-vic.

These resources are regularly updated and provide us the most accurate information available to guide the way we prepare to respond to the growing risk of an outbreak.

ARV will continue to update this information as it becomes available. Please contact the ARV office to advise of any other information you may require and let us know how you are managing this issue within your service and facilities to enable us to best inform the sector.

ARV TEAM