Office
What happens if an anzuk employee tests positive for Covid? (18/3/20)
If an anzuk employee feels any flu like symptoms we need them to leave immediately. If in this instance they test positive for COVID then we will notify the other employees in their office and they will also be sent home to self-isolate. (18/3/20)
Can Covid be asymptomatic? What should we be doing in the office in this is true? (18/3/20)
The world health organisation explains that the virus can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth which are spread when a person with COVID-19 coughs or exhales. These droplets land on objects and surfaces around the person. Other people then catch COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. People can also catch COVID-19 if they breathe in droplets from a person with COVID-19 who coughs out or exhales droplets.
Therefore, if someone is asymptomatic (not coughing) they will not be spreading droplets and will be less likely to be spreading the virus. (18/3/20)
Just wondering when we will be made aware that we have to work from home? Will we have time to prepare etc (18/3/20)
We are working now to ensure that everyone is equipped to work from home for when and if it is necessary. You will need to complete the Work from Home Policy and the Health & Safety checklist that were shared via our Essential Communications channel on Teams.
At this stage, anyone that feels they want to work from home is welcome to, but we still need to be mindful that we have schools and centres open and educators going to work daily. (18/3/20)
If we have flu like symptoms and have been told to be at home for 14 days, no client visits right? (18/3/20)
If you are self-isolating at home with flu-like symptoms you should be limiting your contact with only those that live at your house. For more info on how to self isolate HERE. (18/3/20)
Educators and Schools
Are all client visits cancelled? (18/3/20)
As we are sending our educators into schools, we also need to be seen as comfortable to enter these schools also. However, in saying this, we are committed to making sure everyone feels safe. Therefore, if you don’t want to go on a school visit, postpone the visit, but if you feel OK doing so, then by all means go. Please ensure you practice good hygiene and practice social distancing. (18/3/20)
What is the best current advice to give to educators currently that are concerned about income? (18/3/20)
At this stage the government appear determined to maintain operations as normal and our team are continuing to support schools on a day to day basis. We have however noticed a reduction in bookings this week alongside many cancellations with high numbers of families keeping children at home.
Our ability to compensate employees is reliant on income from schools and unfortunately, we cannot charge schools when our service is not provided. We are however working closely with schools to understand how we can continue to support learning, and importantly provide employment for those within our education community should school closures be forced on a wider level.
The COVID-19 situation is a challenging one for many people across the country and the world. Like many we are looking to our government to provide strong leadership to steer us through this crisis by minimising both the health and financial consequences of this terrible pandemic. We will maintain constant communication as the situation unfolds but want to ensure you we are doing everything we can to continue providing employment opportunities with the schools we support. (18/3/20)
If we have an educator who has a partner who is currently being quarantined [due to their workplace being closed, not having contracted the virus], are they able to work or should they be quarantined for 14 days? (18/3/20)
We would advise the educator to follow this self-assessment from the Victorian Government if they are not at risk after the assessment then they are free to work. It is up to them to make this judgement. (18/3/20)
How should we respond if an educator tells us they have flu-like symptoms? Do you they need to get clearance from their GP to go back to work? Or can they return to work when they feel better? (18/3/20)
If an individual is unwell, they should consult their GP who should advise them on when they can return to work. Unless an individual is spreading “droplets” from their nose or mouth, it is unlikely they will infect others so once they are healthy and not displaying any symptoms of the flu, they need to make an informed decision that is in line with the department of health guidance. (18/3/20)
International Educators
We’ve had Aussie educators cancelling/postponing travel plans, asking whether they can work locally for now instead. Are we in a position to be offering to register for CRT with schools/EC in Aus (Melb specifically) in the meantime? (18/3/20)
Yes! Absolutely, it is just important to remind them that while schools are still open, we are still experiencing a reduction in bookings with a high number of families keeping children at home. We can supply work so long as schools continue to request Relief teachers. We must keep monitoring this daily and manage expectations as we go. (18/3/20)
