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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Information and links to assist schools to manage and prepare for the potential impact of the Coronavirus on operations, staff, students, and the community.

The following information and links to external resources are designed to assist Member Schools to manage and prepare for the potential impact of the Coronavirus on their operations, their staff and students, and the wider school community.

It outlines their obligations, provides advice and links to the relevant government agencies which are the best sources of information.

Schools should be aware that government advice is being updated regularly and can change from day-to-day. While we will try to keep this information current, this might not always be possible.

As well as these resources, we will communicate directly to schools via email and memos in the event of significant developments.

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Do you need to comply?

Yes – under the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004 (Vic), the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) and the Education and Training Reform Regulations 2017 (Vic)

Conditions of compliance

Under Victorian occupational health and safety law, employers have an obligation to provide and maintain a safe workplace. This obligation extends to all people at the workplace, whether they are employees or not.

If you have to comply, what do you have to do?

Schools should:

  • Continue to monitor the advice from the Australian and Victorian governments
  • Review the school’s emergency management plan
  • Ensure that communications to parents, students and staff are clear and timely
  • Prepare for the possibility of high absenteeism from large numbers of students and staff
  • Review the school’s capacity to deliver online learning to students
  • Review the school’s business continuity plan
  • Make appropriate arrangements for international students
What are the consequences if you don’t comply?

You may be in breach of the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004 (Vic).

You may also be in breach of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic.) and the Education and Training Reform Regulations 2007 (Vic.). Non-compliance with the minimum standards for school registration could result in the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA):

  • imposing conditions on a school’s registration
  • prohibiting a school from enrolling any new students
  • requiring the school to report its non-compliance to parents
  • suspending, cancelling or imposing conditions on a school’s registration.

 

Your reputation could be affected.

ISV contacts

Peter Roberts
Head of School Services
Ph. 03 9825 7211
peter.roberts@is.vic.edu.au

Tom Hyland
Media and Communications Advisor
Ph. 03 9825 7217
tom.hyland@is.vic.edu.au

COVID vaccine data series

Health Geographics has developed an interactive, online map that tracks COVID-19 vaccination rates by Statistical Area – Level 3. You can track the percentage of first and second dose vaccination rates in your school’s local area.

Australian Government websites
Victorian Government websites
Downloads – returning to school
Member School resources – general

This section contains useful content in the form of exemplars, templates and relevant links for schools.

Downloadable resources are located in isConnect for Member School access.

 

 

Downloads

ISV - Responding to vaccine correspondence Principal’s Report to School Board: COVID-19 Strategic Oversight
Member School resources – remote learning and working

Australian Government, eSafety Commissioner: COVID-19: Tips on how to stay safe online during the COVID-19 pandemic

ISV: Remote Learning – curated digital forums on isLearn

Victorian Department of Education and Training: Learning from home

Downloads

Member School Example Zoom Guidelines For Teachers 1 Member School Example Procedure 1: Zoom iPad App: How to Authenticate
Member School support – cleaning and PPE

Cleaning

ISV has reached an agreement with Cleaning Melbourne which is offering Member Schools a 40% off discount on standard rates for COVID-19 cleaning services.

Cleaning Melbourne can undertake a ‘deep clean’ at your school to help minimise the risk of infection and contamination. This could include precautionary cleaning and disinfection of high touch point (HTP) areas, sanitisation and thorough deep cleaning of your school facilities, as well as decontamination control.

Click here for more information about this exclusive Member offer.

 

Face masks

ISV has secured access for Member Schools to disposable facemasks at cost price – $30 for a box of 50. The normal retail price is $50. Details on how to order these facemasks can be found here.

 

Hand sanitiser

ISV has negotiated a bulk supply of hand sanitiser with DefendTex.

The hand sanitiser is being provided in 15 litre and 5 litre containers. The liquid format is ideal for hand sanitisation and cleaning of surfaces. It is also ideal for refilling spray dispensers (such as you find in most toilet facilities), and normal spray and wipe bottles. Schools will need to provide their own dispensing equipment.

For more information, refer to:

 

To place an online order, click here. ISV will consolidate orders daily and send them to DefendTex, who will contact schools directly.

 

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