*UPDATED August 17 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.
We will be providing support workers with a shift allowance of 50c per hour for the cost of PPE. There is no cost to clients.
State PPE requirements
If PPE is required in your state, you will be paid the PPE allowance as above.
Victoria
As Victoria’s COVID response changes, it's important to follow the public health advice set out by the Victorian Government. As of Tuesday July 15, lockdown restrictions are in place.
Wearing masks on all Hireup shifts is still mandatory for support workers across all of Victoria.
New South Wales
As New South Wales' COVID response changes, it's important to follow the public health advice set out by the New South Wales Government. As of Saturday, 26 June the wearing of masks on all face-to-face shifts in NSW is mandatory.
Northern Territory
As The Northern Territory's COVID response changes, it's important to follow the public health advice set out by the Northern Territory Government.
As of Friday July 9 masks are no longer mandatory.
Western Australia
As Western Australia's COVID response changes, it's important to follow the public health advice set out by the Western Australian Government.
As of Monday 12 July, masks are no longer mandatory.
Queensland
As Queensland's COVID response changes, it's important to follow the public health advice set out by the Queensland Government.
As of Thursday July 29, masks are still mandatory when leaving home and on all face-to-face shifts in the following LGAs:
City of Brisbane and Moreton Bay region LGAs, City of Gold Coast, City of Ipswich, Lockyer Valley Regional Council, Logan City, Noosa Shire Council, Redland City, Scenic Rim Regional Council, Somerset Regional Council, Sunshine Coast Regional Council, Townsville City Council and Palm Island Aboriginal Shire.
Mask wearing is also now mandatory in the Cairns and Yarrabah area.
Australian Capital Territory
As the ACT's COVID response changes, it's important to follow the public health advice set out by the ACT Government.
As of Sunday June 27 masks are mandatory on all face-to-face shifts.
South Australia
As South Australia's COVID response changes, it's important to follow the public health advice set out by the South Australian Government.
As of Monday July 20 Masks (covering the mouth and nose) are required at all shared indoor spaces and on shift.
If you are required to wear a mask on shift:
We will be providing support workers with a shift allowance of 50c per hour for the cost of PPE. There is no cost to clients.