Organisation Update (COVID-19)

Please see below an important organisation update from Michelle Latailakepa, Chief Executive Officer. I would just like to take a moment to share with you all how grateful I am of our wonderful staff during these unpredictable times.   I don't have the words that could come close to expressing my gratitude, and sincerely appreciate the efforts of our Lifestyle Support Workers who have been working tirelessly to ensure our essential support services can continue. 

Our Office staff members have also shown great leadership during this time, banding together through our remote working environment, to ensure the wheels of our organisation keep turning. Our Board of Directors have also been in close contact, ensuring that we are doing all that we can to best continue on with our mission of 'Supporting a life of choice'.  As the days go on, know that we are committed to staying one step ahead of COVID-19, implementing additional safety measures to protect both our front line staff and our most vulnerable people within our Supported Independent Living arrangements.    If you are interested in learning more about how we are adapting to change in light of this pandemic, I would encourage you to visit the 'News' section of our website. (www.rloa.org.au/news)  Remember to stay positive and spread hope. A true act of goodwill always sparks another! To our wonderful team, thank you again for all that you do. 

Michelle Latailakepa Chief Executive Officer

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Free Resource: Stop sign for those who are at higher risk of Coronavirus

This free resource is a sign that you can place on your front door to help people stop and think before they knock.

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For the latest advice, information and resources, go to www.health.gov.au

Call the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you require translating or interpreting services, call 131 450.

The phone number of your state or territory public health agency is available at www.health.gov.au/state-territory-contacts

If you have concerns about your health, speak to your doctor.

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Media Release: NDIS participants to receive priority home delivery from leading supermarkets

The Hon Stuart Robert MP

5 April 2020

A new service to be launched tomorrow will see NDIS participants receive priority home delivery during the coronavirus pandemic from some of the country’s biggest supermarkets. Following close collaboration between the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and leading supermarkets, the new Priority Home Delivery Service will ease the stress for over 340,000 NDIS participants who are unable to do their shopping in their usual way. From tomorrow (Monday, 6 April), every NDIS participant will receive an individual code via SMS or email which will give them access to the priority delivery offer. Upon completing an online shopping order, participants will be prompted to enter their code when choosing the home delivery option. Minister Robert said the service is another example of how the Government is collaborating with the private sector to develop whole-of-society efforts to help Australians in need and comes as the NDIA continues to implement its NDIS Pandemic Plan. ‘The Priority Home Delivery Service will help hundreds of thousands of NDIS participants across the country access everyday items through an option that removes personal health risks and great stress associated with going shopping in the current environment,’ Mr Robert said. ‘I thank those supermarkets for delivering this service as it will be a great help to hundreds of thousands of Australians and their families. ‘The Australian Government is committed to ensure the well-being of Australians with disability are considered as the coronavirus pandemic unfolds. Our priority during this period is doing what we can to support the immediate needs of NDIS participants, including through enabling priority home delivery of groceries and other basic essentials. ‘The NDIS is one of the most important social and economic reforms in our country’s history, and is already significantly improving the lives of people with disability and their families. This is another example of how we are working to improve the level of support provided, with more choice and control for participants.’

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To learn more about Priority Home Delivery Services, go to: www.ndis.gov.au/coronavirus/priority-home-delivery-services