Visitor Information – COVID 19

Last updated 27/05/2022 9:53am

Please refer to the Department of Health Website for detailed information regarding COVID19 restrictions in Residential Aged Care.

Visitors are permitted into aged care.

Requirements for visits:

Up to 5 visitors (including dependents) at any one time per resident.
Must Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) on Entry. RATs will be supplied by Ashleigh House
A negative PCR test result within 24 hours prior to visiting a care facility can substitute for the need for a COVID-19 rapid antigen test
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be supplied by Ashleigh House on entry to the facility.
Where visitors are not fully vaccinated, visits should occur either outdoors or in the resident’s own room(s), they should not occur in common areas.
Visitors are not allowed to enter if they:
- have symptoms of COVID-19
- have had a COVID-19 test because they have symptoms or have attended an exposure site and are waiting for the result
- are required to isolate or quarantine
- have had contact with a COVID positive person in the past 14 days
- have arrived into Australia from overseas within the past 14 day