16 August 2021
Flinders University continues to closely monitor COVID-19 outbreaks nationally to support our students in SA, the NT and elsewhere. This page will be regularly updated to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of our community.
Lockdowns or restrictions are in place across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, WA, Tasmania and the ACT , as well as South Australia and the Northern Territory, at varying levels and for varying periods - please check local health department advice.
Latest information about COVID-19 for South Australia can be found on the SA Health website.
If you’re at one of our Northern Territory locations please check advice from NT Health.
Wherever you are, it’s important to maintain safe social distances, practice thorough hygiene, and if unwell stay at home, arrange to have a COVID test and self-isolate until you receive a negative result.
If you need help visit the student support services directory for counselling and academic support services. For emergency financial assistance please contact FUSA Student Assist.
NORTHERN TERRITORY LOCKDOWN
A COVID positive case in the Darwin and Katherine communities has prompted the Northern Territory government to announce a snap three-day lockdown from noon Monday 16 August to noon Thursday 19 August.
It covers greater Darwin including Palmerston, Litchfield, Wagait Beach and Dundee Beach, and Katherine including Tindal.
Resident in greater Darwin and Katherine are permitted to leave home only for:
Anyone outside their home must wear a mask noting some are exempt for medical reasons or disability.
Students in health placements at sites that remains open to the public are considered essential workers. Some sites not considered essential may be closed. Please liaise with supervisors to confirm. Schools in affected areas will only be open for children of essential workers. Flinders education students are advised school-based learning activities including placements are paused until restrictions lift.
Please follow the latest NT health advice.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA RESTRICTIONS
South Australia is currently under Level 1 restrictions, with some additional requirements.
Points to note:
Safety advice
Learning
Campus cleaning
General advice