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COVID-19 policy

Coronavirus General Information
The safety and wellbeing of our staff, students and community is our highest priority.

The situation surrounding COVID-19 continues to be dynamic and changing every day. Please rest assured that we are in constant communication with each of our client schools and are following all directives of the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services. 

To mitigate the risk of the spread of the COVID-19 virus to Kids Unlimited students and staff:
  • All business-related international travel has been cancelled until further notice
  • Staff returning from personal international travel will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days.
  • In line with government regulations we require that all students returning from international travel must self-quarantine for 14 days. They are not to attend Kids Unlimited classes or venues.
  • All staff and students are encouraged to take everyday preventative actions

Staff and students are encouraged to be alert to the symptoms of COVID-19 in themselves and others. Those with cold / flu-like symptoms should self-isolate immediately and seek medical advice.

COVID-19 spreads through close contact with an infected person; mostly face-to-face or within a household. It cannot jump across a room or be carried for long distances in the air so we should all go about our lives as normal. 

There is a Coronavirus Policy on the Kids Unlimited website, which is updated regularly. With the situation changing rapidly, schools, staff and students should check this page for updates.

Schools and parents are asked, if they have any confirmed case of the virus to immediately contact Kids Unlimited on 1300 424 377. Kids Unlimited will likewise inform all our schools of any confirmed cases within our community.
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Reduce your risk of coronavirus
Remember to take everyday preventive actions to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Dry with paper towel or hand dryer.
  • Carry a hand-sanitizer that is alcohol-based with at least 60% alcohol
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
  • Don’t share food, beverages or smoking devices with others
  • Isolate yourself at home if you feel sick
  • Avoid close contact with sick people
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow.
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs
  • Continue healthy habits: exercise, drink water, get plenty of sleep, and now is the time to quit smoking!
  • Get the flu shot (available April)
  • Shaking hands is optional!
  • Phone your GP first if you need medical attention. They will tell you what to do.

What is close contact?

Close contact means greater than 15 minutes face-to-face or the sharing of a closed space for more than two hours with a confirmed case.

A close contact could include any person meeting any of the following criteria:
  • living in the same household or household-like setting (for example, a boarding school or hostel)
  • direct contact with the body fluids or laboratory specimens of a confirmed case 
  • a person who spent two hours or longer in the same room 
  • face-to-face contact for more than 15 minutes with the case in any other setting not listed above

For the purpose of our business operations we have taken a cautious approach and deem that a Coach is in Close Contact with a child, despite classes being of only 1 hour duration. We will act accordingly.
What is Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a newly identified virus that is causing an outbreak of respiratory illness. It was identified in December 2019 in the city of Wuhan, Hubei province, China.

The immediate health risk to the general public is considered low at this time, although travel-associated cases and transmission among close contacts are expected.

As we see the continued climb of COVID-19 case counts around the world, I want to remind folks about a couple of things we know about this virus:
  • Unlike the flu, very young people do not seem to be at any increased risk from COVID-19
  • Risk appears to ramp up for people over age 50
  • A key outcome we’re trying to achieve is the protection of our *community* and the “flattening of the infection curve”

​For more information please see 

​https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-coronavirus-disease-covid-19

Coronavirus Policy - Students
Updated 16 March 2020

Preventive Actions
First and foremost, we encourage all students to take preventative actions to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses.

Quarantine
  • As always, if you feel sick don’t come to class! Please be extra cautious and if in doubt, stay at home.
  • If you are concerned that you have been in contact with someone who has Coronavirus, please self-quarantine for two weeks.
  • If you return from overseas, you are required self-quarantine for two weeks.

Missed classes and late start
  • You will be provided make-up lessons for any sessions you miss due to self-quarantine​
  • If you self-quarantine at the start of a term you will pay only pro-rata rates when you join the program after the start date
  • Pro-rata payments for late starts will apply to all classes at all schools on a continuing basis

Keep us informed
  • If your child is unwell please keep us informed 
  • If anyone in your immediate family has a confirmed case of the virus please inform us immediately 

Take note of Victorian Government advice:
COVID-19 spreads through close contact with an infected person; mostly face-to-face or within a household. It cannot jump across a room or be carried for long distances in the air so we should all go about our lives as normal.

Please keep coming to classes!
Our staff are being extremely vigilant in order to minimise transmission risk to themselves, students and staff. 

If anyone in our community has a confirmed case of the virus we will let you know.

School Closures
Kids Unlimited is committed to supporting students' continued learning should school closures be required in response to the threat of COVID-19.

All our Term 2 programs have been scheduled with at least 5 weeks of flexibility - meaning that schools can be closed for up to 5 weeks without any classes being missed. If needed, classes will be rescheduled so students do not miss out on sessions.

Should schools be closed for longer, or rescheduling be impossible, we will discuss with your school the most appropriate response to meet the needs of all stakeholders. This response may include:
  • Online Delivery
  • Rescheduling to Term 3 or 4
  • Refunds for missed classes

If appropriate, we can also provide small-group activities on school closure days (either in-home or at school) in order to support parents who require supervision and activities for their children during closure periods.

Should parents need to take their children to work on school closure days, we are also able to arrange at short-notice a service to your Workplace and provide in-the-workplace support (supervision and activities for children). Please raise this option with your workplace as early as possible!

If you require any specific information about your school closure and how it impacts our extra-curricular programs please contact us on 1300 424 377.

Coronavirus Policy - Schools
Updated 16 March 2020

Kids Unlimited is committed to supporting students' continued learning should school closures be required in response to the threat of COVID-19.

We can deliver most of our sessions via an Online Delivery Platform, either fitting in with the delivery methodology utilised by your school, or using our own platforms for digital delivery; Google for Education Hangouts, or Zoom.

In response to Government advice encouraging us to practice Social Distancing we have cancelled all Interschool Events until further notice. These multi-school events are deemed a higher risk than single school in-community activities.

If appropriate, we can also provide small-group activities on school closure days (either in-home or at school) in order to support parents who require supervision and activities for their children.

Should parents need to take their children to work on school closure days, we are also able to arrange at short-notice a service to the Workplace and provide in-the-workplace support (supervision and activities for children).

If you require any changes to our delivery to support your efforts during this time please contact us on 1300 424 377.
Coronavirus Policy - Staff
Updated 16 March 2020

Preventive Actions
First and foremost, we encourage all staff to take preventative actions to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses.

Business Travel
All business-related international travel has been cancelled until further notice.

Quarantine
  • As always, if you feel sick don’t come to work! Please be extra cautious and if in doubt, stay at home.
  • ​Take it easy and get better, or if you need to, work from home (WFH).
  • If you are concerned that you have been in contact with someone who has Coronavirus, please let us know and WFH for two weeks.
  • If you return from overseas you are required to self-quarantine for two weeks.

Meetings
  • We will limit face-to-face meetings. Especially, please do not invite anyone to the office.
  • Remember to frequently practice preventative measures to reduce your risk of infection.
  • Coaches should limit visits to an office as much as possible. Only come into the office on absolutely essential business. 

Attending Events
  • Do not attend group gatherings, networking sessions or workshops.

Organising Events
  • We will monitor the situation and make decisions before organising our own events
  • We will not run any events which require students from 3 or more schools to attend​

Holidays
  • It is your call whether to travel for holidays, but please reconsider all holidays to at risk places.
  • Be aware that you will be required to self-quarantine on return from any overseas country
  • Please let the HR manager know if you are travelling

At risk people
  • If you have close family/friends or people you live with who at at risk, you should be particularly careful
  • If you are worried about Coronavirus or any activities in the office, let us know and we are happy for you WFH

Preventative Hygiene
  • There is some evidence suggesting the virus may stick around for a number of hours on surfaces. We will be providing antiseptic hand wash at all offices and for all coaches. Please use this regularly, especially when arriving at the office, before and after classes.
  • We have provided hand-sanitizer for all staff to use before and after each lesson and to be available for students in your classes
  • We will have disinfectant wipes at all offices - please wipe surfaces, devices and classroom equipment regularly

What NOT to do
  • Do not show prejudice to people from countries listed below due to fear of this new virus. Do not assume that someone of Asian, Italian, or Iranian descent is more likely to have COVID-19.
  • Do not travel to countries considered High Risk
  • Do not attend group events or conferences
  • Do not wear a face mask if you are well
Category 1 countries considered high risk, currently:
  • Iran
  • Italy
  • South Korea
  • Japan
  • China
  • Mongolia
Category 2 countries considered risky, currently:
  • Hong Kong
  • Singapore
  • Cambodia
  • Thailand
  • Indonesia
  • much of the Middle East (due to Iran spread)
  • African countries with strong China ties

We’ll keep updating this list. Minimise all travel as much as possible and keep us informed of your plans.
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