Response plan for people with disability

Fri 3 Apr 2020

Response plan for people with disability

In a joint media release on Friday 3 April, Ministers The Hon. Greg Hunt, Anne Ruston and Stuart Robert announced an immediate response plan to focus on the unique health needs of people with disability during coronavirus pandemic. 

The advisory committee has been asked to provide expert advice to inform the development and oversee the implementation of the Australian Health Sector Emergency Response Plan for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Management and Operational Plan for People with Disability. The Terms of Reference can be read here

The Committee held its first meeting on Friday 3 April and aims to deliver the Plan to the the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee on Thursday 9 April, for immediate action.