Below are the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and other Information during COVID-19 restrictions.
UPDATE: Victoria continues with 'COVID-Safe' restrictions, very similar to rules in place last Christmas; and these apply until (and if) a status of 'COVID-Normal' restrictions are announced.
To ensure you are viewing the latest weekly update, check the file's date or check at: Synod FAQs
For other information and or resources from our UCA Synod, please go to: https://victas.uca.org.au
TIP: Remember to consult multiple health advices to properly determine the allowed circumstances;
e.g. organisations must use QR registration codes to enable 2 sqm density, but if the activity includes "singing" then the maximum possible is possibly reduced, i.e. less people, due to the 2m+ space between people.
UPDATE: Victoria continues with 'COVID-Safe' restrictions, very similar to rules in place last Christmas; and these apply until (and if) a status of 'COVID-Normal' restrictions are announced.
To ensure you are viewing the latest weekly update, check the file's date or check at: Synod FAQs
For other information and or resources from our UCA Synod, please go to: https://victas.uca.org.au
TIP: Remember to consult multiple health advices to properly determine the allowed circumstances;
e.g. organisations must use QR registration codes to enable 2 sqm density, but if the activity includes "singing" then the maximum possible is possibly reduced, i.e. less people, due to the 2m+ space between people.
Latest FAQs
| 2021.03.25_vic-covid-faqs.pdf |
*** Other Most Helpful Advices That Are Still Relevant... ***
LATEST: 2021.03.26 Religion & Ceremony - Official advice from Vic Govt (Coronavirus Victoria)
| 2021.03.26_religion___ceremony_-coronavirusvic.pdf |
2021.03.11_Singing... provides official health advice about Singing in church, including the possible impacts upon the maximum number of people possible within a space.
| 2021.03.11_singing_in_church.pdf |
2021.01.21_... provides official advice about currently Permitted Activities and to what extent any restrictions or limitations apply.
| 2021.01.21_permitted-activity-guide.pdf |
2020.12.07_... provides a compiled summary of information directly quoted from Government websites in relation to Worship and the relevant COVID-19 restrictions, management and health advice.
| 2020.12.07_places_of_worship_-_vic_govt.pdf |
2020.11.23... provides information for both drivers and passengers in regards to Transporting other people (not of your household) according to COVID-19 restrictions and health advices.
| 2020.11.23 MUC Transport & COVID-19_web.pdf |
March 2021
| 2021.03.11_vic-covid-faqs.pdf |
| 2021.03.04_vic-covid-faqs.pdf |
February 2021
2021.02.18 - Most lockdown restrictions end, however Victoria will not return to the previous rules of 'COVID-Summer' until after 26 February. Masks remain compulsory indoors, and outdoors if with 1.5m of another person (not of your household). New visitor limits also are in place. See the following FAQ.
| 2021.02.18_vic-covid-faqs.pdf |
2021.02.13 - State of Victoria returns to full 'Stage 4' lockdown restrictions. Includes: masks indoors & outdoors; 5 Km limits; 4 reasons to leave home; work from home / most business closed; hospitality take-away only; aged care and hospitals: no visitors; no public or private gatherings (incl. no visits to homes); etc...
| 2021.02.13_vic-snap-lockdown.pdf |
| 2021.02.04_vic-faqs.pdf |
2020.02.04 - Mask wearing everywhere indoors is legally mandatory again (where public could access; excludes private homes), plus visitors to private homes now reduced to a maximum of 15.
January 2021
| 2021.01.25_vic-faqs.pdf |
2021.01.18 - You must carry a face mask with you at all times when you leave home, unless you have a lawful reason not to.
Face masks continue to be mandatory in the following locations:
Face masks continue to be mandatory in the following locations:
- on public transport and when ride sharing
- in large retail stores (over 2000 sqm), such as department stores, supermarkets, etc
- inside shopping centres, including the retail stores inside shopping centres
- inside indoor markets
- on domestic flights to and from Victoria and at airports
- in hospitals and care facilities
| 2021.01.04_vic-faqs.pdf |
December 2020
2020.12.31 - Mask wearing everywhere indoors is now legally mandatory again.
| 20201210_vic-faqs.pdf |
| 20201210_permitted-activity-guide.pdf |
| 20201203_vic-faqs.pdf |
| 20201203_permitted-activity-guide.pdf |
November 2020
| 20201126_vic-faqs.pdf |
| 20201126_permitted-activity-guide.pdf |
| 20201119_vic-faqs.pdf |
| 20201112_metro-melb-faqs.pdf |
| 20201112_permitted-activity-guide.pdf |
| 20201105_metro-melb-faqs.pdf |
October 2020
| 20201029_metro-melb-faqs.pdf |
| 20201022_metro-melb-faqs.pdf |
| 20201015_metro-melb-faqs.pdf |
| 20201008_metro-melb-faqs.pdf |
| 20201001_metro-melb-faqs.pdf |
September 2020
The below federal government health department flyer (20200930_... ) provides an overview about cleaning.
Members wishing to know details & specifics about cleaning / disinfectant requirements, please contact us.
Members wishing to know details & specifics about cleaning / disinfectant requirements, please contact us.
| 20200930_covid-19_routine_cleaning___disinfection_-gov.pdf |
| 20200924_metro-melb-faqs.pdf |
| 20200910_vic-covid-faqs.pdf |
| 20200903_vic-covid-faqs.pdf |
August 2020
| 20200820_vic-covid-faqs.pdf |
| 20200813_vic-covid-faqs.pdf |
| 20200806_vic-covid-faqs.pdf |
July 2020
| 20200723_vic-covid-faqs.pdf |
| 20200716_vic-covid-faqs.pdf |
| 20200709_vic-covid-faqs.pdf |
| 20200702_vic-covid-faqs.pdf |
June 2020
| 20200625_vic-covid-faqs.pdf |
| 20200618_vic-covid-faqs.pdf |
| 20200611_vic-covid-faqs.pdf |
| 20200605_vic-covid-faqs.pdf |
May 2020
| 20200529_vic-covid-faqs.pdf |
| 20200521_vic-covid-faqs.pdf |
April 2020
| 20200423_uca-covid-19-faqs.pdf |
| 20200409_uca-covid-19-faqs.pdf |