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COVID-19 in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people – update Oct. 11, 2021

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 […]
Working Group: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, All Advice Documents
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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 […]
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Back to school – Protecting children from COVID-19 and making schools and childcare safer

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 […]
Working Group: All Advice Documents, Children and Schools
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Protecting children from COVID-19 and making schools and childcare safer

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 […]
Working Group: All Advice Documents, Children and Schools
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