TAFE SA's response to the COVID-19 global pandemic is being shaped by the latest advice from the Australian Department of Health and SA Health. Current guidelines for campuses are as follows:
TAFE SA supports SA Health's campaign to encourage people to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
You now have a number of options that make getting vaccinated (including booster doses) simpler and more convenient than ever.
There are appointments available at SA Health’s vaccination clinics (some of which operate 24/7), that you can book here.
In addition, mobile clinics across South Australia are making it easier for people to get vaccinated. Participating schools are also hosting pop-up vaccination clinics for the school community and wider community. Visit the SA Health Vaccination clinics and sites page for dates and locations.
People who have had COVID-19 can be vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine. People should delay vaccination until they have recovered and no longer experience symptoms. Vaccination can be deferred for up to 4 months as past infection reduces the chance of reinfection for at least this amount of time. Visit the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care website for more information.
At TAFE SA, we continue to manage our response to COVID-19. Positive cases may be down but we still have to remain vigilant to stop/reduce the spread of the disease.
If unwell, please stay home (5 to 7 days is the current recommendation from SA Health), get tested and advise your lecturer if you are COVID-19 positive.
Remember that mask wearing on TAFE SA campuses remains strongly recommended, particularly if you are unable to physically distance. It is important that we continue to look after ourselves and each other and mask wearing is an effective way to do this.
The latest COVID-19 modelling indicates that we can expect an increase in South Australian COVID-19 cases late November/early December 2022.
Please regularly check the student COVID-19 updates for the latest information.
Density restrictions have been removed for both indoor and outdoor events and activities. However, we still need to maintain a distance of 1.5 metres apart from each other within any indoor and outdoor space where possible (including classrooms and workshops). More information can be found on the sa.gov.au website.
For hospitality spaces (e.g., cafes, restaurants) buffets are now permitted.
Visit Student COVID-19 Updates for the latest student updates and student reporting of positive Covid-19 test results.
Close contacts of COVID-19 are no longer be required to isolate and will instead have to undertake rapid antigen tests over seven days.
Close contacts will also be required to wear a mask when leaving the home and won’t be able to enter high-risk settings such as hospitals, correctional services, and aged and disability care. Students who are close contacts and whose course includes activity in high-risk settings should notify their lecturer and not attend these settings during the contact period. Full details are available at SA Health.
We are here to support students every step of the way. Our service staff can be contacted online or on 1800 882 661.
Our student counsellors are also available to assist if you need someone to talk to or have any concerns you would like to discuss.
If you require further support, the SA Health Mental Health information resource is available and is ready to provide help and support.
Be sure to regularly check the TAFE SA student website for updates.
For your reference, a full list of measures to ensure the safety of South Australia can be found on SA Health's website. More information on COVID-19 requirements is available here.
SA Health Information Line: 1800 253 787
Australian Government Coronavirus Health Information Line: 1800 020 080
SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line: 1800 632 753
Freecall 1800 882 661