Covid-19 news

Victoria is on track to reach the 80% double dose vaccination mark for the population aged 16 and over. This means that as of 6pm on Friday, 29 of October, restrictions will ease further across all of Victoria. You will need to show proof of vaccination to enter or use many businesses and services across … Read more

Victoria hit the 80% first dose vaccination mark for the population aged over 16 on September 29. This means some restrictions are easing. Here’s what can you now do. Changes for regional Victoria In areas of regional Victoria which are not in lockdown, hospitality venues will see the cap on diners increase from 20 to … Read more

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

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

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

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 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

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

The Victorian Government has announced a statewide five day lockdown to stop the spread of COVID-19. From 11.59pm tonight there are only five reasons to leave home.  get the food and the supplies you need, exercise for up to two hours and no more than 5kms from your home for care or caregiving work or … Read more

From 11.59pm Thursday 17 June, the 25km travel limit has been removed and travel between metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria have resumed. Two visitors per day (plus dependants) are now permitted to gather inside the home in metro Melbourne, and up to five people (plus dependants) in regional Victoria. Twenty people can gather outside in … Read more