Since COVID-19 emerged, QIHE has been closely monitoring the situation and taking advice from the Federal Government, QLD health and VicHealth.
This page provides advice and information about support available to QIHE staff and students. This website is being reviewed daily and will include the latest information for students and staff on any impact on College’s operations.
Latest Updates
Staying informed
Please make sure you stay up-to-date with reliable sources, such as:
- Australian Government Department of Health : https://www.health.gov.au/
- Queensland Health novel coronavirus (COVID-19) https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19
- Queensland Health’s Health Alerts Page
- https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
Stay up-to-date with the latest information and advice through the new Australian Government Facebook Page
OR Download Corona App
iOS download here: https://apps.apple.com/…/app/coronavirus-austr…/id1503846231
Android download here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details…
A new WhatsApp channel has also been launched to supply you with the latest information. To access it go to www.aus.gov.au/whatsapp
LIMITS ON PUBLIC GATHERINGS FOR CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PUBLIC GATHERINGS
National Cabinet agreed to limit both indoor and outdoor gatherings to two persons only.
Exceptions to this limit include:
- People of the same household going out together;
- Funerals – a maximum of 10 people;
- Wedding – a maximum of 5 people;
- Family units
NON-ESSENTIAL GATHERINGS
National Cabinet’s strong guidance to all Australians is to stay home unless for:
- shopping for what you need – food and necessary supplies;
- medical or health care needs, including compassionate requirements;
- exercise in compliance with the public gathering requirements;
- work and study if you can’t work or learn remotely