❓ Question seeks information on health advice received regarding COVID-19's impact on the homeless. Answer confirms ongoing engagement with the Department of Health and establishment of taskforces to address the issue.
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In the context of COVID-19, can you please advise whether: (a) You have received any advice regarding the health and medical impact of COVID-19 on the homeless population: (i) If yes, will you table a copy of the same and if no, why not?
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Answered
11 August 2020
Responded by
Minister for Community Services
Response time
9 days
Following the declaration of a Public Health State of Emergency on 23 March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Communities (Communities) has engaged with the Department of Health and received ongoing medical advice in various taskforces and forums.
The State Welfare Incident Coordination Centre, responsible for coordinating the provision of emergency welfare within Communities, also provides continual support to the State Health Incident Control Centre.
The COVID-19 Taskforce on Homelessness, one of a number of taskforces established to combine the efforts of community sector service partners, has also contributed to the response to people experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Department of Health is represented on the Taskforce, and has provided guidance on the potential health and medical impact of COVID-19 on the homelessness population and on how to prevent the transmission of the virus to this group.
The Department of Health has also engaged with community sector representatives to develop plans to respond to the needs of people experiencing homelessness under a range of COVID-19 scenarios.
The State Welfare Incident Coordination Centre, responsible for coordinating the provision of emergency welfare within Communities, also provides continual support to the State Health Incident Control Centre.
The COVID-19 Taskforce on Homelessness, one of a number of taskforces established to combine the efforts of community sector service partners, has also contributed to the response to people experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Department of Health is represented on the Taskforce, and has provided guidance on the potential health and medical impact of COVID-19 on the homelessness population and on how to prevent the transmission of the virus to this group.
The Department of Health has also engaged with community sector representatives to develop plans to respond to the needs of people experiencing homelessness under a range of COVID-19 scenarios.
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