Dr. Kalinda Griffiths Before we begin today, I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the many lands of which we are meeting. I am coming to you from Larrakia Country in Darwin, upon which lands sovereignty was never ceded, and pay my respects to all elders those of the past, present and the […]
Press Release October 11th
WHAT:Restrictions lifting across Greater Sydney today will see virus spread accelerate. OzSAGE willprovide advice on a plan for businesses as they open up and provide an update onAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. WHO:Ms Kate ColeProfessor Richard HoldenProfessor Stephen Duckett BACKGROUND:OzSAGE is a diverse and multi-disciplinary network of independent Australian experts whoare an additional resource […]
Back to school – Protecting children from COVID-19 and making schools and childcare safer
Children should be at school as much as possible. For that to happen with minimal disruption, we need a focus on what a ‘safer school’ would look like, and OzSAGE provides a plan for schools and childcare. All children in Australia should have the same standard of safety at school, and no child should be […]
Creating safe workplaces during the Covid-19 pandemic
Back to work – supporting employers to create safe and productive workplaces. Going back to work is a major part of opening up society, and we need to adapt to a world where COVID-19 will remain a risk at work. We need to be smart and agile in how we plan business continuity, to ensure […]
Protecting children from COVID-19 and making schools and childcare safer
During this pandemic, nearly all unvaccinated individuals will eventually be infected. Most children in Australia are currently unvaccinated, and only children 12 and over are eligible for vaccination presently. If they are not protected, 1-3% of unvaccinated Australian children may become hospitalised with COVID-19, and more may suffer from ongoing symptoms lasting for a year or more. Paediatric wards, hospitals and health […]