Lutheran Disability Services (LDS) places the health and wellbeing of our clients, their families and our staff as our number one priority. We continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation.
LDS has implemented the LDS Pandemic Response Plan in line with the advice from the World Health Organization (WHO), the Australian Government and the South Australian Government.
LDS safety measures
November 2023
Dear families, friends and advocates
Today I am writing to you about the LDS response to the current SA Health recommendations.
Due to an increase in Covid cases across South Australia – Chief Public Health Officer, Nicola Spurrier, has recommended a booster shot for adults aged 65 – 74 and everyone 18 years and over with medical comorbidities, disability or complex health needs if it has been 6 months or more since the last one.
It is recommended for anyone living in a shared care home, and carers or employees in the disability/aged care sector. LDS staff will support clients who wish to receive this booster to attend an appointment subject to Family, Guardian or circle of support authorization. If you would like LDS to support a client to have a booster please get in touch with your Team Leader or CSM.
At the moment there are approximately 2500 new cases each week in South Australia. Please remember to follow Covid-19 protocols such as hand hygiene, mask wearing as necessary, sanitising and staying home if you’re sick.
Kind regards
Lutheran Disability Services
Stay informed
Regular updates are available at the SA Government COVID-19 Response webpage.
For up-to-date information on COVID-19:
- National Coronavirus Hotline (operates 24/7) 1800 020 080
- Australian Government Department of Health
- National Disability Insurance Scheme information (advice and updated FAQs)
- SA Health COVID-19 updates
- Lutheran Church of Australia COVID-19 Response
Lutheran Disability Services continues to monitor government restrictions and responsibilities and will update this page with new information as it becomes available to ensure that all LDS families and friends are receiving the latest updates about what we are doing during this period. To ensure that you receive the latest information, please provide your contact details via the contact form on our Contact page.
