COVID-19 UPDATE

Lutheran Disability Services place the health and wellbeing of our clients, their families and our staff as our number one priority, we are closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.

LDS has implemented the LDS Pandemic Response Plan in line with the advice from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Australian Government.

Effective immediately, the following measures have been implemented:

• Cessation of attendances to swimming pools, gyms, cafes, community centres and community events where there are more than 50 people.
• Requesting people do not visit homes if they have travelled overseas or been around people who have travelled overseas in the last 14 days.
• Ceased use of public transport
• Ceased public access to LDS Main office (please call us for any enquiries 8212 7766)
• Implemented remote work access for staff where possible
• Suspension of face to face new client intake (enquires are still very welcomed)
• Reduction in some community participation activities to ensure staff number continuity for supported accommodation sites

Further actions are being implemented daily as updates on COVID-19 are released.

Lutheran Disability Services will continue to support clients in the safest way possible, to ensure their health and wellbeing and will continue to follow the protocols of the Department of Health.

For up to date information on the Coronavirus:

The National Coronavirus Hotline (Operates 24/7) 1800 020 080

The Australian Government Department of Health website

National Disability Insurance Scheme information, advice and updated FAQs website

We are endeavouring to ensure that all LDS families and friends are receiving the latest updates and information about what we are doing during this period. To ensure you receive the latest information please provide your details at the link below:
https://www.ldssa.org.au/contact-us/

For updates from the Lutheran Church of Australia website