This webpage supports DFV services to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing a range of up-to-date resources to help. Resources are set out under topics that include links to useful documents developed by NSW Government departments and non-government organisations.
As the peak body representing specialist DFV services across NSW, we are also available to help with specific, COVID-related queries. You can contact us at admin@dvnsw.org.au.
COVID MANAGEMENT PLANS
For services that receive funding from the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), the following resources have been collated to help meet Covid Management Plan contract requirements. These resources may also be useful for services that do not receive DCJ funding but are looking to develop their own Covid Management Plan.
DCJ commissioned the consultancy, Rebbeck, to develop guidance on COVID risk assessments and COVID Management Plans for all DCJ-funded service providers. The Model COVID19 Management Plan Templates and resources for services is a simple one stop shop:
Additional COVID-related resources can be found below.
COVID Safety Plans
This COVID-19 Safety Plan guidance was produced for general practices and primary health service providers but may also provide useful guidance for services in other sectors: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/business/safety-plans/general-practice-template
COVID Management Plans
DCJ comprehensive written guidance for DCJ service providers preparing COVID-19 Management
Plans (this is part of the Rebbeck consultancy guidance noted above): https://www.coronavirus.dcj.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/822187/covid-19-sector-support-guidance-for-dcj-providers.pdf
DCJ training webinars and accompanying slide packs to support DCJ service providers in preparing COVID-19 Management Plans: https://www.coronavirus.dcj.nsw.gov.au/service-providers/guide-to-recovery-and-sector-support-for-covid-19-management#sector-support
DCJ COVID-19 Guidelines for SHS and Residential Out-of-Home Care Settings: Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) and Residential Out-of-home Care (OOHC) COVID-19 guidelines
Australian Children’s Welfare Agencies (ACWA) factsheets and training materials that support the COVID-19 Guidelines for Residential Out-of-Home Care Settings: https://www.acwa.asn.au/guidelines-residential-care-settings-for-young-people-in-oohc-and-covid-19/
Risk Assessment
DCJ COVID-19 risk assessment template for all DCJ service providers: https://www.coronavirus.dcj.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/excel_doc/0009/822186/covid-19-risk-assessment-dcj-service-providers.xlsx
DCJ COVID-19 risk assessment template developed at the District-level for housing and child protection services: https://www.coronavirus.dcj.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/excel_doc/0019/821080/covid-19-risk-assessment-district.xlsx
NSW Council Of Social Services (NCOSS) risk assessment resources: https://www.ncoss.org.au/ncoss-covid-19-vax-risk-assessment-toolkit/
Vaccination Policies
DCJ COVID-19 management and vaccination policy for DCJ service providers: https://www.coronavirus.dcj.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/820238/covid-19-management-and-vaccination-policy.pdf
DCJ COVID-19 management and vaccination policy for its own locations and worksites:
https://www.coronavirus.dcj.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/820507/covid-19-vaccination-policy.pdf
Local Community Services Association (LCSA) Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy template: https://www.lcsansw.org.au/Common/Uploaded%20files/Documents/Policies/LCSA_PP_Mandatory_COVID-19_Vaccination_Policy.docx
Local Community Services Association (LCSA) COVID-19 Safety Policy template: https://www.ncoss.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/LCSA-PP-COVID-19-Safety-Policy.docx
Additional resources to support and manage vaccination policy implementation
NCOSS COVID-19 Vax Risk Assessment Toolkit: https://www.ncoss.org.au/ncoss-covid-19-vax-risk-assessment-toolkit/
NCOSS Guide to Vax Risk Assessment: https://www.ncoss.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Guide-Vax-Risk-Assessment-3Nov2021-.pdf
NCOSS attachment to the Vax Risk Assessment Guide: https://www.ncoss.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/VAX-Resources-_3Nov21.pdf
NCOSS Vax Risk Assessment Worksheet: https://www.ncoss.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Vax-Risk-assessment-worksheet_3Nov21.xlsx
Justice Connect, legal information about managing vaccinations in the workplace: https://www.nfplaw.org.au/managing-vaccines-workplace
Business Continuity plans
Institute of Community Directors Australia guidance: https://communitydirectors.com.au/help-sheets/covid-19-restart-what-not-for-profits-should-consider-when-going-back-to-the-workplace
NSW Health factsheet: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/aod/Pages/ngo-business-continuity-considerations.aspx
GENERAL COVID SAFETY INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) resources
DCJ PPE Matrix describing which equipment to use in which situations: https://www.coronavirus.dcj.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/821395/dcj-personal-protective-equipment-ppe-matrix.pdf
DCJ, Personal Protective Equipment Quick Reference Guide: https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/download?file=821019
NSW Government list of PPE suppliers for organisations during the pandemic. https://buy.nsw.gov.au/news/2020/ppe-supplies-portal-for-industry-and-the-community
General office / service use
COVID-19 posters and signage for the workplace: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/business/covid-safe-business/toolkit
COVID Road Map
DCJ NGO Guide to Recovery detailing staged approach to reopening after lockdown: https://www.coronavirus.dcj.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/821078/ngo-guide-to-recovery.pdf
NSW Government, information on restrictions easing at 95% vaccination or on 15 December: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/easing-covid-19-restrictions/opening-in-dec
STAFF HEALTH & WELLBEING
NSW Health, COVID-19 mental health at work resource kit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/mental-health-at-work/mental-health-at-work-resources/resource-kits/covid-19-mental-health-at-work-resource-kit
NSW Government, Workplace Pulse Check: https://www.nsw.gov.au/mental-health-at-work/workplace-pulse-check
Homelessness NSW, workforce safety and wellbeing resources: https://rise.articulate.com/share/XA4LlyA4rmabBoO3h__7EKzGf5RsGE4X#/lessons/Wvf6kA2T5DZdBvQlDI8QOpawnhlIVE
Homelessness NSW, workforce safety and wellbeing for managers resources: https://rise.articulate.com/share/XA4LlyA4rmabBoO3h__7EKzGf5RsGE4X#/lessons/-NFUiRHfvhhDDybneWaQXl1s9dCzL6XN
Homelessness NSW, supporting client wellbeing during COVID-19 resources: https://rise.articulate.com/share/XA4LlyA4rmabBoO3h__7EKzGf5RsGE4X#/lessons/JGi56DSqPDFsCRUO80eZ3RmGzZOu7JHq
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) information
Access to DCJ Employee Assistance Program for staff of DCJ service providers:
https://www.coronavirus.dcj.nsw.gov.au/service-providers/mental-health-and-wellbeing-support#eap
Registration for access to DCJ EAP: https://www.coronavirus.dcj.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/word_doc/0003/814557/NGO-registration-form-for-access-to-EAP-services.docx
