As a disability support worker, person with a disability, or carer for someone with a disability, you may be eligible for different forms of government paid pandemic leave.
It’s important to understand how to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in Australia, which includes staying home from work if you feel unwell. There are different types of paid pandemic leave to help you through this time:
Federal Government:
There are also additional state payments in certain states and territories:
New South Wales:
- Pandemic leave disaster payment - New South Wales
Victoria:
- Pandemic leave disaster payment - Victoria
Queensland:
- Pandemic leave disaster payment - Queensland
South Australia:
- Pandemic leave disaster payment - South Australia
Northern Territory
- Pandemic leave disaster payment - Northern Territory
Tasmania:
- Pandemic leave disaster payment - Tasmania
Western Australia:
- Pandemic leave disaster payment - Western Australia
Australian Capital Territory:
- Pandemic leave disaster payment - Australian Capital Territory
For more information on different types of payments, please check your local state government health websites.