Health
Vaccinating the highest-risk first was the plan. But people with disability are left behind – UNSW Newsroom
During the height of the pandemic, people with disability felt they had been forgotten and were not a priority. In the vaccine rollout, the government is repeating…
During the height of the pandemic, people with disability felt they had been forgotten and were not a priority. In the vaccine rollout, the government is repeating its past mistakes.With Australias COVID vaccination campaign set to open up to over 50s on May 3, many at-risk Australians eligible under phase 1A are still waiting.
Last week we learned only 6.5% of residents in disability care homes had received the vaccine.
Aged care is faring slightly better, with roughly 30% of aged-care facilities…
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