COVID19 Info
GIVING BACK AUSTRALIA LTD Recognized the high risk and serious nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential effect it could have on the day-to-day operations of the organization. Swiftly, we developed an Emergency Management Plan (ACEMP) and associated sub pandemic plan. To address the ongoing risks associated with the pandemic we then established a response team, whose main objective was the safety and wellbeing of our staff and the people we care for.

COVID-19 Emergency Response Committee

The COVID-19 Emergency Response Committee (ERC) was formed on the 14th of March 2020 and comprised of key departmental personnel across the organization. The ERC's main function was to gain a thorough understanding of the impact COVID-19 was having across every aspect of the organization, in particular on our staff and the people we care for. By identifying these key barriers, the ERC was able to collaboratively develop strategies to minimize and eliminate COVID-19 risks and strengthen organizational resilience, whilst ensuring that our communication and key messaging to staff was clear and purposeful.

This ERC continues to meet weekly as the pandemic evolves and frequently reviews the plans that are in place to ensure everyone's safety.

COVID Safe Workplace - COVID Safety Plan

An integral part of our response to COVD-19 was the development of the COVID-19 Safety Plan, which was registered with NSW Health deeming Giving Back Australia PTY LTD a COVID-Safe Business. This plan outlines our ongoing commitment to keeping everyone safe by addressing the following:

• Hygiene and safety requirements
• Physical distancing
• Recording contact details of staff, visitors and contractors
• Staff wellbeing and mental health

Frontline Staff

At the forefront of the organisation, frontline staff have been able to maintain a COVID-19 free environment through focused responses in the following areas:

• Increased cleaning frequencies added to daily planner
• Visual COVID-19 hygiene prompts and posters
• Mandatory Infection Control training
• Ongoing vigilance and awareness of their work environment

Emergency Response Kits have been prepared containing necessary items for immediate safety and protection. They are ready for deployment to manage the health and safety of staff, and the people we care for.

Working from Home

The majority of workers who are office-based quickly moved to work from home. The safety of many individuals’ home office environments for many had not been considered prior to COVID-19 and a self-assessment checklist was rolled out to assist workers with creating a safe home office environment. Feedback received was positive as workers found creative ways to setup an ergonomic office space in their homes converting spare rooms and in some cases the garage.

Work from home also introduced team video meetings, routine WHS placement audits by video and the monthly mental health ‘Breathe’ group meditations to move online. The Training Department together with People Support & Culture worked quickly to transition from face-to-face training to online delivery successfully.

COVID Testing Email

In order to provide a centralised point of contact for all staff, we have established the Covid Testing Email Group. Managed by our People Support and Culture and Safety Team, this group provides all staff a direct line of contact to notify the organisation of any COVID-19 tests that are being carried out for staff, clients and family members. From here we have able to develop individualised plans and arrange adequate rostering strategies to support staff, clients and families whilst awa
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GIVING BACK AUSTRALIA LTD
ADDRESS: 21 Edwin Street Regents Park 2143
PHONE: (02) 8764 6550
Email: info@givingbackaustralia.org.au
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