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Work

Can I go to work?

Yes.

If your workplace is open, vaccination requirements may apply to you depending on where you work.

To see if vaccination requirements apply to you, see Information for industry and workers required to be vaccinated.

You will also be required to be fully vaccinated (or be under 16 or have a valid medical exemption) if the business or venue you work at is opening to fully vaccinated patrons only.

Can I go to work at an office?

If you’re fully vaccinated or have a valid medical exemption, you can go to work at an office.

If you’re not fully vaccinated, continue to work from home.

Areas in your office workplace not accessible by the public can open with density limits of one person per 2 sqm.

Remember to wear your mask indoors at work.

Am I required to be vaccinated to go to work?

To see if vaccination requirements apply to you if you’re leaving home for work purposes, see Information for industry and workers required to be vaccinated.

Separately, you will also be required to be fully vaccinated if the business or venue you work at is opening to fully vaccinated patrons only.

I operate a home-based business, can clients come into my home?

Yes. You can operate a home-based business however businesses operating out of a private residence must have a separate entrance for members of the public that is not used by residents of the home.

A density requirement of one person per 4 sqm applies to each indoor space that is accessible to persons for the purposes of receiving goods or services.

Staff must wear a fitted face mask at all times indoors, unless an exception applies. Face masks can be removed by the customer where it is necessary for the treatment or service such as beard trimming or facials. Businesses must have a COVIDSafe Plan.

Can I use mobile business services?

Yes. Mobile business services (e.g. dog grooming vans) can operate.

Do I need to check-in at work?

QR code check-ins are compulsory for all workplaces, with very limited exceptions.

I live in regional Victoria, can I travel to metropolitan Melbourne for work (or vice versa)?

Yes.

There are no restrictions on travel between regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne.

You do not need a permit. You do not need to be an authorised worker.

Volunteering

Can I volunteer?

Yes.

However, if you are unvaccinated you should volunteer from home, particularly if you volunteer with organisations working with people who are vulnerable to COVID-19.

Do I need to show that I’m fully vaccinated to volunteer?

To see if vaccination requirements apply to you if you’re leaving home to volunteer, see Information for industry and workers required to be vaccinated.

Separately, you will also be required to be fully vaccinated if the business or venue you volunteer at is opening to fully vaccinated patrons only.

Study and education

Can my child go to school?

Yes.

Schools are open for all year levels.

Are primary school students required to wear face masks?

Face masks are required for primary school students in Grade 3 or above, only when indoors on school premises, unless an exception applies.

Students with a physical or mental disability are not required to wear a face mask where their disability means it would not be suitable.

Students aged 12 and over must continue to wear a face mask indoors on school premises and in other indoors settings, including public transport, unless an exception applies.

Can my child go to childcare or kindergarten?

Yes, early childhood education is open.

Can my child go to playgroup?

Yes.

Playgroups can operate at different sizes, depending on the type of venue where the playgroup is based.

If you are hosting a playgroup at a private residence, people including children present will count towards your cap of 10 visitors to your home per day (except for children under 12 months of age).

Can VCE students visit community and entertainment facilities to sit their exams?

Yes. VCE students can visit community and entertainment facilities with COVIDSafe settings in place to sit their VCE examinations.

Can I still go to my classes at TAFE, college or university?

Yes, if you’re fully vaccinated, under 16 or have a valid medical exemption.

Otherwise, you are required to learn from home.

Face masks must be worn when indoors and check-in requirements apply.

Students who need to attend onsite for hands-on, skills-based learning or assessments, or to undertake secondary school subjects are not required to be fully vaccinated.

Other

Can I take a driving lesson or undertake a driving test?

Yes.

Both the instructor and driver must wear masks while in the car. It is strongly recommended you keep the windows open to increase ventilation.

The Work/Study Program at York University provides eligible undergraduate students (domestic and international) with the opportunity to develop professional skills and contribute to the university through paid, on-campus employment opportunities. These on campus work experiences will enrich and complement your classroom experiences. In addition, you will be given the support and tools needed to develop proficiency in core competencies that will contribute to your long term personal and professional success and develop your capacity to lead.

York University offers 3 programs under the Work/Study umbrella:

General Work/Study – Provides student employees with a broad range of opportunities to contribute in support roles while developing valuable, relevant skills and work experience for the work place. These roles offer a learning and development opportunity for Work Study employees to receive experiential on-the-job training, guidance and mentorship. Under the guidance of permanent staff members, Work Study employees will provide support to their relevant department/faculty in clerical, administrative and technical capacities.

Leadership, Engagement and Ambassadorship Program (LEAP) – LEAP positions focus on engaging undergraduate students in roles within the faculties, colleges, programs, or the university at large, that enhance the overall student experience at York university. LEAP roles allow students to develop skills such as leadership, peer mentoring, and peer support within the University setting and are less clerical in nature than the typical Work/Study position (e.g. less than 20% clerical). Examples of positions include: YU Start Leader, Student Recruitment Ambassadors and Peer Educators/Mentors.

Research at York (RAY) – RAY positions support the research culture of the university and the undergraduate student academic experience by providing paid opportunities for eligible and qualified undergraduate students to participate in research projects with faculty members and fellow students. RAY positions involve undergraduate students in quality research activities that will provide them with hands-on research experience, and at the same time will provide the faculty member with meaningful research support.

Becoming YU and Work/Study

As part of your Work/Study or LEAP experience, you will participate in Becoming YU, a program designed to support students in:

• creating meaningful goals and objectives;
• recognizing the value of their personal, academic and professional experiences;
• identifying their competencies and skills; and
• articulating their skills and experiences with confidence.

Information for Students

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Information for Staff and Faculty Members