UnitingSA is providing responses to some of our most frequently asked COVID-19 related Aged Care questions. Learn more in our latest update. Read More →
Partners in Care initiative for Aged Care essential visitors
UnitingSA's ‘Partners in Care’ initiative allows approved individuals to be ‘essential care visitors’ for residents in our Aged Care homes. Read More →
Additional Aged Care visitor restrictions to reduce COVID-19 risk
Our top priority is to protect our residents and team members from COVID-19 by minimising the spread of the virus as much as possible. Read More →
Confirmed COVID-19 cases at two UnitingSA Aged Care homes
We’re pleased to advise all Wesley House residents & staff members have returned negative results as part of their initial COVID-19 testing. Read More →
Update regarding potential COVID-19 exposure at UnitingSA Aged Care homes
UnitingSA sites were among 22 Adelaide aged care sites which were visited by two health professionals, who later tested positive to COVID-19. Read More →
Precautionary measures in response to potential COVID-19 exposure
UnitingSA is pleased to advise that all residents who came into contact with the medical practitioner have returned negative test results as part of the initial round of testing. Read More →
Pop-up clinic helps UnitingSA clients access COVID-19 vaccinations
UnitingSA’s Homelessness Services on Lipson Street held a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic for vulnerable groups in the Port Adelaide area. Read More →
Aged Care facilities re-open to visitors
UnitingSA will welcome visitors back to our Residential Aged Care facilities tomorrow, following the SA lockdown ending at midnight. Read More →
Government announces statewide lockdown
The State Government has announced that South Australia will enter into a seven-day lockdown. UnitingSA's service delivery will be affected. Read More →
NSW COVID-19 outbreak advice
UnitingSA has introduced new precautionary measures to ensure the ongoing health and safety of those we support. Read More →
Aged Care homes re-open to visitors tomorrow
UnitingSA will be welcoming visitors back into our Aged Care homes from 10am tomorrow, Wednesday, 2 December 2020. Read More →
Visitor restrictions to be re-activated tomorrow due to new SA Health alert
In response to the latest alert, UnitingSA’s COVID-19 Response Team has made the necessary decision to reactivate visitor restrictions. Read More →
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