• Decide what work needs to be prioritised, and what can be postponed? Understand why certain things need to be done and agree timeframes about the less pressing work. • Are there some items that can be done differently to minimise the work effort required to complete them temporarily or longer term. • Are there other resources in the team or more broadly in the organisation or are additional external resources required? • Discuss workload with individual staff members where they have had a personal increase in work to identifying better ways of working or upskilling staff in certain areas to make the job easier or to assess the need for better resourcing.
Whilst there can be normal peaks in workload at different times, it is important that these are for a reasonable time frame. If the increase in workload will continue beyond what is reasonable, a longer-term plan needs to be put in place to manage this change.
Heads up - Flu vaccination vouchers Housing Choices will again partner with Vitality Works to roll out our pre-winter Flu Vaccination program. This year, our program will provide pharmacy vouchers to staff that can be downloaded via an online portal giving you the flexibility to organise where and when you want to receive your vaccination. The Therapeutic Good Administration is expected to approve the vaccine in the last week of March. Pharmacies should have stock in the first week of April. Vouchers should be available late March, once we receive access to the portal.
Stay tuned for further communications in the coming weeks!
New COVID-19 boosters available – extra protection heading into the winter months.
From February 20, anyone who has not had a COVID vaccination or confirmed infection in the past six months is eligible for a booster. This is irrespective of how many prior doses a person has received. The national eligibility change follows advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI). For those not infected or vaccinated in the past six months, a 2023 booster is recommended for: • All adults aged 65 years and over • Adults 18-64 years who have medical comorbidities or disability with significant or complex health needs For those not infected or vaccinated in the past six months, a 2023 booster should be considered for: • Adults 18-64 with no risk factors for severe COVID • Children and adolescents aged 5-17 who have medical comorbidities or disability with significant or complex health needs
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