Coronavirus Update & Information

Jewish Care Victoria is working diligently to safeguard the wellbeing of elders and staff across all our services during the COVID pandemic.

Jewish Care Victoria is working hard to safeguard the wellbeing of elders and staff across all our services during the COVID-19 crisis.

The Victorian Government has today announced that the current statewide lockdown measures will be extended by seven days until 11:59pm on Tuesday 27 July 2021.

The safety of our elders, clients, staff and community and that of the wider Australian community is our highest priority. The Victorian Government has announced Victoria will enter a five (5) day lockdown as of 11:59pm on 15 July 2021.

Jewish Care is thrilled to announce that the precautionary lockdown at Gary Smorgon House has been lifted today.

Out of an abundance of caution, Jewish Care instigated a precautionary lockdown at Gary Smorgon House (GSH) on 31 May 2021. The precaution was taken as a staff member recently worked at another aged care home which was identified by the Victorian Government as having a confirmed COVID-19 case.

Out of an abundance of caution, Jewish Care has instigated a precautionary lockdown at Gary Smorgon House (GSH).

Jewish Care was contacted by Healthcare Australia and the Department of Health's Aged Care Vaccination Taskforce to inform of the new COVID-19 vaccination day.

Jewish Care joins with the greater Victorian community in expressing our disappointment regarding the latest circuit breaker restrictions. The restrictions underscore the very tenuous nature of the COVID-19 situation.

As part of the announcement of additional COVIDsafe measures on Tuesday 25 May, it was noted in the official statement that, "hospital and aged care visitor restrictions will also now apply state-wide."

Jewish Care Victoria has launched a special COVID-19 Interest Free Hardship Loan, offering financial support to members of the community adversely affected by the pandemic.

A social story to explain masks to small children

Useful links to reputable sources of information about Coronavirus.

Jewish Care has developed a tip sheet filled with ideas you can use with your young family.

Jewish Care Victoria launches a COVID-19 Helpline

Jewish Care introduces additional procedures and protocols for Direct Care Workers visiting homes in the community.