Lighthouse Disability
(08) 8256 9800
Weekdays 9.00am - 5pm
For over 30 years, Lighthouse Disability has been providing 24-hour support and accommodation for people living with disability in the north and north-eastern suburbs of Adelaide.
Lighthouse Disability provides high quality support services that achieve the best possible outcomes for people living with disability.
Lighthouse Disability is NDIS ready and we welcome the opportunity to talk with you about your support needs.
Learn how you can help Lighthouse Disability with support such as donations, volunteering, and fundraising
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As we enter the New Year, we are hopeful that COVID-19 measures will continue to be eased and that the vaccination program rolls out as planned. We do however anticipate that there will be a lasting and necessary response to keep vulnerable people and the wider community safe and well.
Here at Lighthouse Disability, we are continuing to closely monitor and respond to all State and Federal Government guidelines and directives in relation to COVID-19. The health and wellbeing of our clients and staff is our number one priority and we thank everyone involved in this, for their ongoing support and cooperation with the things that have helped keep us safe and well during the pandemic.
As of January 1, 2021, some cross-border restrictions remain in place for people returning to or travelling to South Australia from interstate. Please be aware of current COVID-19 alerts and announcements that can be found on the SA Health website here. This is particularly important if you planning to visit any Lighthouse Disability service locations.
Under the Emergency Management (Public Activities No 16) (COVID-19) Direction 2020, from December 23, 2020, face masks are no longer mandatory at all times for people working in disability support services.
While face masks do not need to be worn at all times, Lighthouse Disability is continuing to issue face masks and has directed workers to wear them at work during the following activities:
Direct or personal support
Mealtime support
When physical distancing cannot be maintained (this may include driving clients in vehicles)
Family, friends and other visitors are welcome to voluntarily wear face masks when visiting clients in their homes, particularly when physical distancing cannot be maintained, or if they feel their health or someone else’s health is at risk.
Clients do not need to wear face masks unless it is their choice and it is safe to do so.
QR Codes and COVID Safe Plans remain in place at all service locations and Park Terrace.
This means that COVID-Safe Check-In by scanning the QR Code remains a requirement for ALL people attending client homes and Park Terrace including:
Workers
Agency staff
Family and friends
Other visitors
Volunteers
Allied heath / therapists
Contractors
Health Status Declaration Forms also remain in place and must be completed upon entry to any Lighthouse Disability services (homes) and Park Terrace.
All of the COVID-19 measures we’ve become quite accustomed to throughout 2020 continue to be extremely important and must be kept in place.
Please do not become complacent about the how important these measures are.
To protect yourself and others and help stop the spread of COVID-19:
Physical distance – stay 1.5 metres apart whenever and wherever you can
Stay away from people who have respiratory infections
Practice good hand hygiene at all times
Cover coughs and sneezes – use tissues and dispose in the bin
Frequently wipe down hard surfaces with disinfectant wipes
Stay at home if you are unwell
Get tested for COVID-19 as soon as symptoms appear, no matter how mild
We understand that it is a challenging time and want to support your physical and mental health and wellbeing. If you need additional support at this time, please contact your line manager or the other services below.
Access Programs (Lighthouse Disability's Employee Assistance Program)1800 66 77 00www.accessprograms.com.au
Beyond Blue1300 22 4636www.beyondblue.org.au/
Lighthouse Disability will continue to provide updated information via email, postal mail, our website and through your Manager, Service Delivery. Please don’t hesitate to contact your Manager, Service Delivery if you have any questions.
The South Australian COVID-19 Information Line (1800 253 787) operates from 8am-8pm, seven days a week.
The Australian Government Department of Health website provides general information on COVID-19 and you can find resources about the ‘Stop the Spread’ campaign on the SA Health website here.
You can also phone the National Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080. This service runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you require translating or interpreting services, call 131 450. More information can be found at the Australian Government Department of Health website here.
Find out about COVID-19 testing, including testing site locations, visit the SA Health website here.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme has a full directory of FAQ’s that are updated daily. You can find answers to commonly asked questions below.
www.ndis.gov.au/coronavirus
You can also find go to the NDIS Commission COVID-19 information page for links to updates, training, alerts and resources for NDIS participants and providers.
