NSW Health has partnered with the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) to support thousands of people with disability as they become vaccinated and limit their risk of infection.
Announced by Minister for Disability Services, Natasha Maclaren-Jones, DCJ has begun contacting over 37,000 participants in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to provide information about accessible vaccination services.
Mrs Maclaren-Jones said vaccination and booster shots were vital to protecting people living with disability and the latest federal data showed that more than 88 per cent of NDIS participants aged 16 or older in NSW had received at least two vaccine doses.
She said the State wanted to ensure that every opportunity was provided to people living with disability who hadn’t yet had a single vaccine dose or who were yet to get their second.
“Participants and nominees will be contacted by either SMS, email or letter, with links to access specific information about vaccination for people with disability and support to find the most appropriate vaccination clinic for them,” Mrs Maclaren-Jones said
“This will be followed by proactive outreach by telephone to see if further assistance can be provided with vaccination advice, where and how to book an appointment for vaccination and booster shots, or the locations of accessible vaccination hubs or low sensory clinics,” the Minister said.
Further information on accessible vaccination services for people living with disability can be accessed at this PS News link.
