Further restrictions ease across regional Victoria from 11.59pm Friday 17 September

Victoria will hit the 70% first dose vaccination target tomorrow, Friday 17 September. This means there will be some changes to restrictions from 11.59pm Friday 17 September. In regional Victoria: Gyms can have up to 10 people indoors and outdoors Outdoor and indoor pools can reopen with up to 50 people, and swimming lessons can … Read more

Restrictions to lift for regional Victoria from 11.59pm Thursday 9 September

Lockdown restrictions will be lifted in regional Victoria from 11.59pm on Thursday 9 September night, following advice from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer. Where can you go? Travel will be allowed around regional Victoria, except Greater Shepparton, with no distance limit But movement between metropolitan Melbourne and the regions is restricted No visitors to the home … Read more

#WeThe15 launches to celebrate world’s largest minority – people with disabilities

In August 2021 the biggest ever human rights movement to represent the world’s 1.2 billion persons with disabilities, WeThe15, was launched by a coalition of international organisations from the worlds of sport, human rights, policy, business, arts, and entertainment. The campaign was launched to coincide with the Tokyo Paralympics running from 24 August to 5 September 2021. Over … Read more

Working with our community to develop our Community Inclusion and Capacity Building framework

Amicus is a not for profit organisation and we contribute all our efforts back in to the work we do, the people we support and our community. Through our provision of innovative supports, Amicus promotes active participation for people with a disability in our community. We work one person at a time to champion valued … Read more

Lockdown across regional Victoria to keep us safe

Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases the Victorian Government announced lockdown across regional Victoria to stop the spread and keep us safe. Lockdown directions commenced at 1:00pm on Saturday, 21 August in regional Victoria and will continue until 11:59pm on Friday, 2 September, aligning with restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne. This means there are … Read more

Regional Victorian restrictions to ease from 11.59pm tonight

From 11:59pm Monday 9 August 2021, restrictions in regional Victoria will ease. After this time, people in regional Victoria can leave their home for any reason and there is no limit on the distance they can travel from home. However, people will only be able to travel to Melbourne for a permitted reason and must follow the Melbourne restrictions once … Read more

Amicus will continue to deliver individual supports in lockdown

Amicus is an essential service. As an essential service, Amicus will continue to deliver individual supports, however we are unable to offer group supports.  If you would like to cancel your individual supports or organise individual instead of group supports, please call us on 5441 2666. Update: August 5, 2021. The Victorian Government has announced a … Read more

Restrictions easing across Victoria tonight

A range of restrictions will ease across Victoria from 11.59pm tonight. Key changes include: You can leave home for any reason Schools will reopen Restaurants and cafes can reopen for seated service Gyms can reopen Retail and beauty and personal care will open, as will entertainment venues and community facilities The Authorised Worker List will … Read more

NAIDOC Week 2021

NAIDOC Week runs from July 4 – 11 to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The NAIDOC 2021 theme – Heal Country! – calls for all of us to continue to seek greater protections for Aboriginal lands, waters, sacred sites and cultural heritage from exploitation, desecration, and destruction. There … Read more

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