A pilot plan that will see the phased return of fully vaccinated international students to NSW has been given the green light by the Commonwealth Government, with the first flight touching down by the end of this year. Accommodation provider Scape has been confirmed to house the returning students for a 14-day quarantine in Redfern, […]
The NSW and Commonwealth governments will launch a home quarantine pilot in Greater Sydney next month, as NSW transitions towards opening up international borders. The pilot, to be operated and monitored by NSW Health and NSW Police, will trial a seven day home quarantine program for around 175 people. Participants in the pilot will have […]
Customers in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains have given the NSW Government’s Digital Photo Card trial the thumbs up, with almost 20 per cent of those eligible (24,697 out of a possible 127,290) opting for the digital version of the card. The trial offers customers a safe, contactless way to show their identity when […]
Curfews in Sydney’s Local Government Areas (LGAs) of concern have now been lifted, as the state hits the milestone of 80 per cent of the adult population with one dose of the COVID vaccine. Curfews have been lifted in the LGAs of concern: Bayside Blacktown Burwood Campbelltown Canterbury-Bankstown Cumberland Fairfield Georges River Liverpool Parramatta Strathfield […]
Applications have opened for eligible grassroots organisations to share in a $10 million funding package, to support vulnerable people and multicultural communities living in priority areas during the current COVID outbreak. Minister for Multiculturalism Natalie Ward said the program would support non-Government organisations (NGOs) to link those in need with vital support services, including family […]
Stay-at-home orders for adults who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be lifted from the Monday after NSW passes the 70 per cent double vaccination target, under the roadmap to freedom released today. The roadmap is subject to further fine-tuning and health advice if circumstances change drastically or if cases within a […]
The NSW Government is urging international students to come forward and get vaccinated, with a reminder they do not need a Medicare card to receive their free COVID-19 vaccine. Two new measures will make it easier for international students to find the right assistance during this pandemic. Industry toolkit was launched to assist education providers, […]
More than 250 Aboriginal people, including children aged 12 to 15, received their first COVID-19 vaccination today at a dedicated outreach event hosted by Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) at Mount Druitt Hospital’s Aboriginal Health Hub. WSLHD Aboriginal Health Service manager Belinda Cashman said the western Sydney Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community has […]
NSW recorded 1,431 locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. Sadly 12 people have died. The NSW vaccination rollout is going very well: More than 827,000 people in NSW came forward to be vaccinated in the last week. This gives us hope that we will reach our 70% fully […]
In recognition of the amazing efforts of our Olympians and Paralympians in Tokyo, the Sydney Opera House sails will light up with the faces of each Australian athlete this Sunday, with the projection livestreamed so everyone can pay tribute from home. As the Paralympics draw to an end at the Closing Ceremony, the NSW Government […]