Note: The increase in people gathering as restrictions ease will result in increasing new infections.
Future Lockdowns remain possible; plus some restrictions are expected to remain in place indefinitely -
e.g. mask wearing for some specific settings indoors and public transport; being fully-vaccinated; QR Code check-in; recommended mask wearing when social distancing cannot be maintained; etc.
The information below also includes reopening checklists and cleaning requirements
Future Lockdowns remain possible; plus some restrictions are expected to remain in place indefinitely -
e.g. mask wearing for some specific settings indoors and public transport; being fully-vaccinated; QR Code check-in; recommended mask wearing when social distancing cannot be maintained; etc.
The information below also includes reopening checklists and cleaning requirements
Latest Government Advice about the Roadmap / the future...
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Impacts upon Religious Ceremonies (updated)
National Plan Phase B : 70% fully vaccinated 16+ years : ~ from Fri 22 October:
Indoor ceremonies: up to 20 fully vaccinated, DQ4 (#1)
Outdoor ceremonies: up to 50 fully vaccinated at DQ4;
Unknown vaccination status (#2) : indoors up to 10 cap at DQ4; outdoors up to 20 cap at DQ4
National Plan Phase C : 80% fully vaccinated 16+ years : ~ from 6 pm 29 October:
Indoor ceremonies: fully vaccinated at DQ4;
Outdoor ceremonies: fully vaccinated at DQ2 and up to 500 cap;
Unknown vaccination status: up to 30 cap at DQ4.
National Plan Phase D : 90% fully vaccinated 12+ years : ~ from Fri 19 November:
Density and capacity limits are removed for the fully vaccinated.
Important Observations:
* If vaccinated status cannot be confirmed (with evidence), then much tighter restrictions apply.
(#1) DQ4 = Density Quotient of 1 person per 4 square metres; DQ2 = DQ of 1 person per 2 sqm
(#2) Unknown vaccination status = unknown, lack of evidence, and or not yet fully vaccinated
Indoor ceremonies: up to 20 fully vaccinated, DQ4 (#1)
Outdoor ceremonies: up to 50 fully vaccinated at DQ4;
Unknown vaccination status (#2) : indoors up to 10 cap at DQ4; outdoors up to 20 cap at DQ4
National Plan Phase C : 80% fully vaccinated 16+ years : ~ from 6 pm 29 October:
Indoor ceremonies: fully vaccinated at DQ4;
Outdoor ceremonies: fully vaccinated at DQ2 and up to 500 cap;
Unknown vaccination status: up to 30 cap at DQ4.
National Plan Phase D : 90% fully vaccinated 12+ years : ~ from Fri 19 November:
Density and capacity limits are removed for the fully vaccinated.
Important Observations:
* If vaccinated status cannot be confirmed (with evidence), then much tighter restrictions apply.
(#1) DQ4 = Density Quotient of 1 person per 4 square metres; DQ2 = DQ of 1 person per 2 sqm
(#2) Unknown vaccination status = unknown, lack of evidence, and or not yet fully vaccinated
Impacts for other-than Ceremonies (updated)
* For members non-worship work (e.g. meetings, etc), the rule was "must work from home if you can" from 6 pm, Friday 29 October (Phase C). If you cannot work from home, then must be fully vaccinated. The rule 'work from home' ended Fri 19 Nov when Phase D target met, but fully-vaccinated requirement continues.
* For community facilities use - all must be fully vaccinated and vaccination status requirements remain.
* For community facilities use - all must be fully vaccinated and vaccination status requirements remain.
For the current rules and advice - click this link
Some restrictions to help us be 'COVIDSafe' are long term, due to aggressive variants like Delta.
TIPS: Remember to consult multiple health advisories to properly determine circumstances; for example people are not recommended to be closer together for activities with greater risks, such as singing or sport.
TIPS: Remember to consult multiple health advisories to properly determine circumstances; for example people are not recommended to be closer together for activities with greater risks, such as singing or sport.
*** Other Preparation Info ***
2021.05.06 UCA Recovery Action Plan Checklist v5 (equivalent of a legally required 'COVIDSafe Plan')
2021.10 UCA Assembly Advice: https://uniting.church/the-question-of-reopening/
2021.12.02 UCA Church Facilities Reopening Checklist; and UCA COVID Cleaning Guide:
2021.10 UCA Assembly Advice: https://uniting.church/the-question-of-reopening/
2021.12.02 UCA Church Facilities Reopening Checklist; and UCA COVID Cleaning Guide:
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Previous Advices (replaced by the newer versions above)
Roadmap Summary for Vic:
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High vaccination rates lead to restrictions easing:
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The detailed 8-pages about Work:
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The detailed 12-pages for Metro Melb (updated):
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Vaccinated at the Melb Cup, the Bowl & the Movies:
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A very basic 1-page summary for Victoria:
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The detailed 8-pages about Work (incl. churches):
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The detailed 12-pages for Metro Melbourne:
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The detailed 11-pages for Regional Victoria:
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The 23-pages of modelling, with warnings about how infections and deaths will significantly rise, how hospital capacity may suffer, etc:
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The Premier's 1st Media Release for the Roadmaps:
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