Mandatory vaccination requirements came into effect on the 17th of September 2021, and as health service providers to the Aged Care community, we abide by the decisions of our government and ensure that all Agenns staff are fully vaccinated.
We work in sync with our clients in our precautionary efforts against the spread of Covid-19 to our vulnerable community members. We do this through regular rapid antigen testing, appropriate use of PPE, staff training on Covid safety, and high standards of hygiene practices. We also encourage that our staff who are experiencing cold or flu symptoms to get tested and remain at home until symptoms pass.
Follow the links below for more information about available vaccines, indigenous support for informed decision making, government compensation, and more.
The Department of Health and Aged Care host some great resources and information about safety tested COVID-19 vaccines, to help you make an informed decision about getting your first, or your fourth vaccination.
There’s some great information for our indigenous community members about the vaccine, which also include translations to multiple languages and videos instructed by indigenous healthcare professionals.
The Australian Government has developed a claims scheme to compensate eligible people who suffer a moderate to significant impact following an adverse reaction to an approved COVID-19 vaccine. Click on the links above for more information about the claims scheme.
The following link provides extensive information for recipients of care both at home and in a care facility. You’ll find answers to questions including why it is important for seniors to be vaccinated, where to get vaccinated, and the safety of approved vaccines.
Myth Busters
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Garlic is well known for its nutritional value, and its ability to fight against viruses, bacteria and fungi. However, the evidence does not support the conclusion that eating garlic will prevent a person from acquiring and falling ill with coronavirus.
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People became suspicious after seeing large towers being installed all throughout Australia while many were in lockdown. They came up with conspiracy theories connecting the two events together, concluding that the lockdowns were put into place so that the government can secretly install these 5G towers to increase the effects of the Covid virus by weakening the immune system.
There is scientific evidence however, to indicate the contrary. The Department of Health confirms research that states that mobile telecommunication services, including the 5G network to not weaken the immune system whatsoever.