This page is designed to provide families with up-to-date information about COVID-19 and education and care services. We’re frequently updating this page, so please check back regularly to make sure you’re getting the most current information.
Close contacts
The Public Health Direction – Vaccination requirements in relation to Early Childhood Facilities – No. 1 (vaccination mandate) expired on 1 July 2022 as the Emergency Declaration is no longer in effect.
Persons will no longer be subject under the Public Health Act 1997 to be vaccinated before they can “enter, or remain” on a site where ECEC services operate.
However, ECEC services retain the right to have policies in place requiring their workforce to be vaccinated or impose restrictions on the entry of certain persons on-site for health and safety reasons.
Refer to this fact sheet –Best Practice Vaccination (PDF, 61KB) under the heading ‘Should I require COVID-19 vaccination in the workplace?‘ for the latest guidance from Public Health.
Refer to this fact sheet from Public Health on – Best Practice: Facemasks (PDF, 81.65KB) for guidance on the use of facemasks.
Refer to this fact sheet – Best Practice Early Childhood under the heading ‘Best practice COVID-19 control measures for early childhood education and care services’ for the latest guidance from Public Health on close contact rules in ECEC settings.
Also visit our Information for living with and managing COVID-19 in ECEC settings section of our website for information and links to resources.
Services should develop COVID-19 Safety Plans under the minimum standards outlined in the COVID-19 Safe Workplaces Framework .
From 1 July 2022, there will no longer be a public health emergency declaration in response to COVID-19, in Tasmania
COVID-19 will still need to be managed carefully.
Ongoing management of COVID-19 will be through Orders under the Public Health Act (1997).
Refer to this Public Health factsheet for information about ongoing management of COVID-19 in Tasmania and individual and workplace responsibilities.
Yes. if you are a close contact, you are still required to wear a face mask indoors.
However, Public Health have advised that children under the age of 12 are exempt from this close contact rule.
Yes, the child may still attend care after their isolation period ends.
A temporary exemption from the vaccination requirements to enter ECEC settings under the Public Health Direction of up to four months (starting from release from isolation) can be applied.
Public Health has permitted this temporary exemption to give the child reasonable time for recovery before completing the final dose of the vaccination.
The four month period does not mean the child is unable to obtain their final dose prior to the four month period if they have already recovered.
Testing
The Public Health Direction – Vaccination requirements in relation to Early Childhood Facilities – No. 1 (vaccination mandate) expired on 1 July 2022 as the Emergency Declaration is no longer in effect.
Persons will no longer be subject under the Public Health Act 1997 to be vaccinated before they can “enter, or remain” on a site where ECEC services operate.
However, ECEC services retain the right to have policies in place requiring their workforce to be vaccinated or impose restrictions on the entry of certain persons on-site for health and safety reasons.
Refer to this fact sheet –Best Practice Vaccination (PDF, 61KB) under the heading ‘Should I require COVID-19 vaccination in the workplace?‘ for the latest guidance from Public Health.
Refer to this fact sheet from Public Health on – Best Practice: Facemasks (PDF, 81.65KB) for guidance on the use of facemasks.
Refer to this fact sheet – Best Practice Early Childhood under the heading ‘Best practice COVID-19 control measures for early childhood education and care services’ for the latest guidance from Public Health on close contact rules in ECEC settings.
Also visit our Information for living with and managing COVID-19 in ECEC settings section of our website for information and links to resources.
Services should develop COVID-19 Safety Plans under the minimum standards outlined in the COVID-19 Safe Workplaces Framework .
From 1 July 2022, there will no longer be a public health emergency declaration in response to COVID-19, in Tasmania
COVID-19 will still need to be managed carefully.
Ongoing management of COVID-19 will be through Orders under the Public Health Act (1997).
Refer to this Public Health factsheet for information about ongoing management of COVID-19 in Tasmania and individual and workplace responsibilities.
Yes. if you are a close contact, you are still required to wear a face mask indoors.
However, Public Health have advised that children under the age of 12 are exempt from this close contact rule.
Yes, the child may still attend care after their isolation period ends.
A temporary exemption from the vaccination requirements to enter ECEC settings under the Public Health Direction of up to four months (starting from release from isolation) can be applied.
Public Health has permitted this temporary exemption to give the child reasonable time for recovery before completing the final dose of the vaccination.
The four month period does not mean the child is unable to obtain their final dose prior to the four month period if they have already recovered.
All service providers are different
The Public Health Direction – Vaccination requirements in relation to Early Childhood Facilities – No. 1 (vaccination mandate) expired on 1 July 2022 as the Emergency Declaration is no longer in effect.
Persons will no longer be subject under the Public Health Act 1997 to be vaccinated before they can “enter, or remain” on a site where ECEC services operate.
However, ECEC services retain the right to have policies in place requiring their workforce to be vaccinated or impose restrictions on the entry of certain persons on-site for health and safety reasons.
Refer to this fact sheet –Best Practice Vaccination (PDF, 61KB) under the heading ‘Should I require COVID-19 vaccination in the workplace?‘ for the latest guidance from Public Health.
Refer to this fact sheet from Public Health on – Best Practice: Facemasks (PDF, 81.65KB) for guidance on the use of facemasks.
Refer to this fact sheet – Best Practice Early Childhood under the heading ‘Best practice COVID-19 control measures for early childhood education and care services’ for the latest guidance from Public Health on close contact rules in ECEC settings.
Also visit our Information for living with and managing COVID-19 in ECEC settings section of our website for information and links to resources.
Services should develop COVID-19 Safety Plans under the minimum standards outlined in the COVID-19 Safe Workplaces Framework .
From 1 July 2022, there will no longer be a public health emergency declaration in response to COVID-19, in Tasmania
COVID-19 will still need to be managed carefully.
Ongoing management of COVID-19 will be through Orders under the Public Health Act (1997).
Refer to this Public Health factsheet for information about ongoing management of COVID-19 in Tasmania and individual and workplace responsibilities.
Yes. if you are a close contact, you are still required to wear a face mask indoors.
However, Public Health have advised that children under the age of 12 are exempt from this close contact rule.
Yes, the child may still attend care after their isolation period ends.
A temporary exemption from the vaccination requirements to enter ECEC settings under the Public Health Direction of up to four months (starting from release from isolation) can be applied.
Public Health has permitted this temporary exemption to give the child reasonable time for recovery before completing the final dose of the vaccination.
The four month period does not mean the child is unable to obtain their final dose prior to the four month period if they have already recovered.
Financial information and support
The Public Health Direction – Vaccination requirements in relation to Early Childhood Facilities – No. 1 (vaccination mandate) expired on 1 July 2022 as the Emergency Declaration is no longer in effect.
Persons will no longer be subject under the Public Health Act 1997 to be vaccinated before they can “enter, or remain” on a site where ECEC services operate.
However, ECEC services retain the right to have policies in place requiring their workforce to be vaccinated or impose restrictions on the entry of certain persons on-site for health and safety reasons.
Refer to this fact sheet –Best Practice Vaccination (PDF, 61KB) under the heading ‘Should I require COVID-19 vaccination in the workplace?‘ for the latest guidance from Public Health.
Refer to this fact sheet from Public Health on – Best Practice: Facemasks (PDF, 81.65KB) for guidance on the use of facemasks.
Refer to this fact sheet – Best Practice Early Childhood under the heading ‘Best practice COVID-19 control measures for early childhood education and care services’ for the latest guidance from Public Health on close contact rules in ECEC settings.
Also visit our Information for living with and managing COVID-19 in ECEC settings section of our website for information and links to resources.
Services should develop COVID-19 Safety Plans under the minimum standards outlined in the COVID-19 Safe Workplaces Framework .
From 1 July 2022, there will no longer be a public health emergency declaration in response to COVID-19, in Tasmania
COVID-19 will still need to be managed carefully.
Ongoing management of COVID-19 will be through Orders under the Public Health Act (1997).
Refer to this Public Health factsheet for information about ongoing management of COVID-19 in Tasmania and individual and workplace responsibilities.
Yes. if you are a close contact, you are still required to wear a face mask indoors.
However, Public Health have advised that children under the age of 12 are exempt from this close contact rule.
Yes, the child may still attend care after their isolation period ends.
A temporary exemption from the vaccination requirements to enter ECEC settings under the Public Health Direction of up to four months (starting from release from isolation) can be applied.
Public Health has permitted this temporary exemption to give the child reasonable time for recovery before completing the final dose of the vaccination.
The four month period does not mean the child is unable to obtain their final dose prior to the four month period if they have already recovered.
Safety measures
The Public Health Direction – Vaccination requirements in relation to Early Childhood Facilities – No. 1 (vaccination mandate) expired on 1 July 2022 as the Emergency Declaration is no longer in effect.
Persons will no longer be subject under the Public Health Act 1997 to be vaccinated before they can “enter, or remain” on a site where ECEC services operate.
However, ECEC services retain the right to have policies in place requiring their workforce to be vaccinated or impose restrictions on the entry of certain persons on-site for health and safety reasons.
Refer to this fact sheet –Best Practice Vaccination (PDF, 61KB) under the heading ‘Should I require COVID-19 vaccination in the workplace?‘ for the latest guidance from Public Health.
Refer to this fact sheet from Public Health on – Best Practice: Facemasks (PDF, 81.65KB) for guidance on the use of facemasks.
Refer to this fact sheet – Best Practice Early Childhood under the heading ‘Best practice COVID-19 control measures for early childhood education and care services’ for the latest guidance from Public Health on close contact rules in ECEC settings.
Also visit our Information for living with and managing COVID-19 in ECEC settings section of our website for information and links to resources.
Services should develop COVID-19 Safety Plans under the minimum standards outlined in the COVID-19 Safe Workplaces Framework .
From 1 July 2022, there will no longer be a public health emergency declaration in response to COVID-19, in Tasmania
COVID-19 will still need to be managed carefully.
Ongoing management of COVID-19 will be through Orders under the Public Health Act (1997).
Refer to this Public Health factsheet for information about ongoing management of COVID-19 in Tasmania and individual and workplace responsibilities.
Yes. if you are a close contact, you are still required to wear a face mask indoors.
However, Public Health have advised that children under the age of 12 are exempt from this close contact rule.
Yes, the child may still attend care after their isolation period ends.
A temporary exemption from the vaccination requirements to enter ECEC settings under the Public Health Direction of up to four months (starting from release from isolation) can be applied.
Public Health has permitted this temporary exemption to give the child reasonable time for recovery before completing the final dose of the vaccination.
The four month period does not mean the child is unable to obtain their final dose prior to the four month period if they have already recovered.
Family Day Care
The Public Health Direction – Vaccination requirements in relation to Early Childhood Facilities – No. 1 (vaccination mandate) expired on 1 July 2022 as the Emergency Declaration is no longer in effect.
Persons will no longer be subject under the Public Health Act 1997 to be vaccinated before they can “enter, or remain” on a site where ECEC services operate.
However, ECEC services retain the right to have policies in place requiring their workforce to be vaccinated or impose restrictions on the entry of certain persons on-site for health and safety reasons.
Refer to this fact sheet –Best Practice Vaccination (PDF, 61KB) under the heading ‘Should I require COVID-19 vaccination in the workplace?‘ for the latest guidance from Public Health.
Refer to this fact sheet from Public Health on – Best Practice: Facemasks (PDF, 81.65KB) for guidance on the use of facemasks.
Refer to this fact sheet – Best Practice Early Childhood under the heading ‘Best practice COVID-19 control measures for early childhood education and care services’ for the latest guidance from Public Health on close contact rules in ECEC settings.
Also visit our Information for living with and managing COVID-19 in ECEC settings section of our website for information and links to resources.
Services should develop COVID-19 Safety Plans under the minimum standards outlined in the COVID-19 Safe Workplaces Framework .
From 1 July 2022, there will no longer be a public health emergency declaration in response to COVID-19, in Tasmania
COVID-19 will still need to be managed carefully.
Ongoing management of COVID-19 will be through Orders under the Public Health Act (1997).
Refer to this Public Health factsheet for information about ongoing management of COVID-19 in Tasmania and individual and workplace responsibilities.
Yes. if you are a close contact, you are still required to wear a face mask indoors.
However, Public Health have advised that children under the age of 12 are exempt from this close contact rule.
Yes, the child may still attend care after their isolation period ends.
A temporary exemption from the vaccination requirements to enter ECEC settings under the Public Health Direction of up to four months (starting from release from isolation) can be applied.
Public Health has permitted this temporary exemption to give the child reasonable time for recovery before completing the final dose of the vaccination.
The four month period does not mean the child is unable to obtain their final dose prior to the four month period if they have already recovered.
More information
The Public Health Direction – Vaccination requirements in relation to Early Childhood Facilities – No. 1 (vaccination mandate) expired on 1 July 2022 as the Emergency Declaration is no longer in effect.
Persons will no longer be subject under the Public Health Act 1997 to be vaccinated before they can “enter, or remain” on a site where ECEC services operate.
However, ECEC services retain the right to have policies in place requiring their workforce to be vaccinated or impose restrictions on the entry of certain persons on-site for health and safety reasons.
Refer to this fact sheet –Best Practice Vaccination (PDF, 61KB) under the heading ‘Should I require COVID-19 vaccination in the workplace?‘ for the latest guidance from Public Health.
Refer to this fact sheet from Public Health on – Best Practice: Facemasks (PDF, 81.65KB) for guidance on the use of facemasks.
Refer to this fact sheet – Best Practice Early Childhood under the heading ‘Best practice COVID-19 control measures for early childhood education and care services’ for the latest guidance from Public Health on close contact rules in ECEC settings.
Also visit our Information for living with and managing COVID-19 in ECEC settings section of our website for information and links to resources.
Services should develop COVID-19 Safety Plans under the minimum standards outlined in the COVID-19 Safe Workplaces Framework .
From 1 July 2022, there will no longer be a public health emergency declaration in response to COVID-19, in Tasmania
COVID-19 will still need to be managed carefully.
Ongoing management of COVID-19 will be through Orders under the Public Health Act (1997).
Refer to this Public Health factsheet for information about ongoing management of COVID-19 in Tasmania and individual and workplace responsibilities.
Yes. if you are a close contact, you are still required to wear a face mask indoors.
However, Public Health have advised that children under the age of 12 are exempt from this close contact rule.
Yes, the child may still attend care after their isolation period ends.
A temporary exemption from the vaccination requirements to enter ECEC settings under the Public Health Direction of up to four months (starting from release from isolation) can be applied.
Public Health has permitted this temporary exemption to give the child reasonable time for recovery before completing the final dose of the vaccination.
The four month period does not mean the child is unable to obtain their final dose prior to the four month period if they have already recovered.