*UPDATED FEBRUARY 1 2021*
As of August 22, the NDIA announced that providers can directly claim the costs of PPE from the NDIA.
This means we will not be charging people seeking support for the cost of PPE as planned.
Your feedback was crucial in informing this decision from the NDIA. Thanks to your valuable input, we were able to advocate on your behalf - working closely with the Government to reach this decision.
Our New South Wales Approach
You can stay up to date with all NSW government changes at the NSW health website. Hireup will ensure that all relevant support workers impacted are automatically provided with a shift allowance of 50c per hour for the cost of PPE.
Our Victoria Approach
Disability support workers in Victoria must wear a surgical mask when interacting with clients indoors or outdoors. We will be providing support workers with a shift allowance of 50c per hour for the cost of PPE (masks) for approved face to face bookings. This will be paid fortnightly and will continue until further notice.
Our Western Australia approach
We will be providing support workers with a shift allowance of 50c per hour for the cost of PPE (masks) for approved face to face bookings. This will be paid fortnightly and will continue until further notice. These must be worn at all times by support workers during a support shift.