TAFE SA's response to the COVID-19 global pandemic is being shaped by the latest advice from State Government authorities, SA Health, the Commissioner of Police as the State Coordinator and Australian Department of 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. More information on vaccination after testing positive for COVID-19.
For further information on vaccinations, the latest health advice or COVID-19 restrictions, please visit here.
Masks remain an effective way of protecting ourselves and each other.
When at a TAFE SA campus or delivery location, it remains mandatory to wear a face mask, unless you have a medical exemption.
Wearing a face mask keeps everyone safe and, along with vaccinations, has been prescribed by SA Health as the best way to protect against contracting COVID-19.
Face mask wearing signs are also displayed across our campuses.
You are encouraged to bring your own face mask, but if you do arrive to campus without one then masks will be available at all Student Hub counters at every campus.
There are high risk activities where masks must be worn to comply with SA Health requirements. This includes TAFE SA activity such as:
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.
Effective now, all staff, contractors and volunteers who work, are placed or are likely to attend a Residential Aged Care Facility, Healthcare or in-home, community aged care or disability service are required to:
Also, all people who enter Residential Aged Care Facilities must have the 2021 Influenza vaccine. Further detail is available in the Residential Aged Care Facilities Direction.
Visit Student Covid-19 Updates for the latest student updates and student reporting of positive Covid-19 test results.
From Saturday, April 30, 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 student support team can be contacted via info@tafesa.edu.au or 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 testing and tracing page and their close contacts page and what to do if tested positive for Covid 19.
Click on the links for the latest emergency directions and exposure locations requiring self-isolation.
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