{"id":43475,"date":"2020-04-10T07:05:53","date_gmt":"2020-04-10T07:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=43475"},"modified":"2021-12-18T14:59:48","modified_gmt":"2021-12-18T14:59:48","slug":"stay-at-home-direction-frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/stay-at-home-direction-frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay at home direction &#8211; frequently asked questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Stay at home direction &#8211; frequently asked questions<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43476 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/stay-home-corona-e1586501822157.jpg\" alt=\"stay-home-corona\" width=\"600\" height=\"359\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Source:<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dhhs.vic.gov.au\/coronavirus-stay-home-directions-frequently-asked-questions#i-have-more-than-one-home-can-i-choose-which-one-i-stay-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Victorian Department of Health &amp; Human Services<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">The Victorian Government is directing all Victorians to stay at home to help limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). If you can stay home, you must stay home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Background<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">The Victorian Government is directing all Victorians to stay at home to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Every Victorian must play their part. By staying at home and limiting contact with other people, we can protect the elderly, the vulnerable, the at-risk, and Victoria\u2019s healthcare workers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">With all of these situations and scenarios, we\u2019re urging Victorians to ask themselves: \u2018is what I\u2019m doing necessary?\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">The advice is simple: stay home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Visit the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dhhs.vic.gov.au\/state-emergency\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.dhhs.vic.gov.au\/state-emergency&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1586580067791000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH2fo8fgb_Y9AHsVZ5ERJi6Ote-Zw\">Directions issued by the Chief Health Officer page<\/a>\u00a0to view the Stay at home directions (No 3).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Who does this apply to, and when?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Everyone in Victoria. These additional directions are intended to expand and clarify the restrictions applying to all Victorians, and they come into force at midnight on 7 April 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Is this compulsory, or voluntary?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">It is compulsory. The Chief Health Officer of Victoria has issued a lawful direction as part of the current State of Emergency. It means that, except in limited circumstances, you should remain in your home.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I leave the house during the Stay at Home period?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">You may only leave your home during this period to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">shop for food and other necessary goods and services<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">access medical services or provide caregiving \u2013 for example, this includes shared parenting obligations or providing care and support to an unwell, disabled, elderly or pregnant friend or relative<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">attend work or education where you can\u2019t do those things from home<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">exercise.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">You may also leave your home in an emergency or if required by law.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I leave my house to go to work?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">If your work cannot be performed from home, you can still go to work. When at work, you should ensure appropriate physical distancing and hygiene measures by keeping at least 1.5 metres between you and others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I have visitors in my home?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Social visits from friends and family increase the risk of spreading coronavirus (COVID-19). Every interaction with another person carries the risk of transmission and must be avoided.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">A visitor can enter your home when they are providing you with care and support when you are unwell, disabled, elderly or pregnant. They can also enter your home if you are providing care for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can anyone else enter my home?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">People who don\u2019t live with you should only enter your home if they are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">a tradesperson visiting to fix a critical fault in your home, such as plumbing, wi-fi or electrical<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">a person coming in to do child-minding or a child you are providing care to<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">a person coming in to provide services or care (for example, cooking or cleaning) or medical attention to a person in your home who is elderly, unwell, disabled or pregnant<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">medical or emergency services staff coming to your home to render assistance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Are there restrictions on what time I can go shopping?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">No. You can shop at whatever time suits you, however many retailers are changing their opening hours, so check online or by phone before you leave home to ensure they are open. Try to go shopping outside of busy hours to avoid crowds. All retailers must ensure customers can maintain physical distancing of at least 1.5 metres between people at all times, and must limit the number of people on their premises using the four square metre rule.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">What is the \u2018four square metre\u2019 rule?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">As a way to limit the number of people who may gather in a premises at one time, retailers must allow entry to no more than one person for every four square metres of available floor space in their shop.\u00a0 For example, if a shop has a total floorspace of 40 square metres, then no more than 10 people (including staff) can be in that premises at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I go to the supermarket?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Yes. However, you should keep visits to a minimum. Make a list of the things you need, shop quickly and minimise the time you spend there. Ideally, only one person from your household should go to the supermarket at each visit to minimise the numbers of people in the supermarket at any one time. Remember that many supermarkets are reducing their opening hours, so check online before leaving home to make sure the supermarket is open.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I take a friend or relative to the shops with me?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">If you need help with shopping, or if a friend or family member needs help, or you can\u2019t leave them at home, then you can go to the supermarket or shopping centre together, observing physical distancing by keeping at least 1.5 metres between you and others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I still go to big shopping centres?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Only for the purpose of shopping for necessary goods and services at supermarkets, pharmacies and other service providers. Many retail stores and all public attractions are now closed at major shopping centres. If you do go to the shopping centre, you should spend as little time there as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">I have more than one home. Can I choose which one I stay in?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Victorians are being told not to travel unless absolutely necessary. If you do have to, you may travel between your own two residences. The Stay at Home provisions apply when you are at either home. When you are there, stay home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">What are the \u2018care or compassionate reasons\u2019 for being able to leave my home?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">You may leave your home for any of the following personal reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">to visit a doctor or other medical professional, or to obtain medical supplies<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">to donate blood<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">if you have shared parenting obligations and need to transport children between homes, under an informal \u00a0\u00a0or court-ordered arrangement<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">to provide child-minding services at someone\u2019s home because that person needs to leave the house for one of the permitted reasons, or work or study at home<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">if you are the parent or guardian of a child and you wish to visit the child because they are in the care of another person or organisation, or you have obligations in relation to the care and support of the child<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">to provide childcare or early childhood education or school to a child who lives in the care of the State or family or family violence service<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">if you have carer responsibilities, for example, picking up or dropping off children in a foster care or respite care arrangement<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">to drop off or pick up a child at personal or private childcare, early childhood education or school, if you need to go to work or study<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">to provide care and support to a relative or other person \u2013 such as shopping, cooking or house-cleaning \u2013because of their old age, infirmity, disability, sickness or chronic health condition<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">they are pregnant or have health or mental health concerns<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">to visit someone in an aged care facility, disability accommodation or other residential care facility, provided your visit conforms to the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dhhs.vic.gov.au\/state-emergency\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.dhhs.vic.gov.au\/state-emergency&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1586580067791000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH2fo8fgb_Y9AHsVZ5ERJi6Ote-Zw\">Care facilities direction<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">to visit someone in hospital, provided that visit conforms to the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dhhs.vic.gov.au\/state-emergency\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.dhhs.vic.gov.au\/state-emergency&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1586580067791000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH2fo8fgb_Y9AHsVZ5ERJi6Ote-Zw\">Hospital Visitor direction<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">to attend the funeral service of a relative or close friend, noting that the maximum permitted number of mourners is 10<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">to get married, or be a witness to a marriage, noting that the maximum permitted number of people is five<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">if there is family violence, or violence by another person in the home, and you are at risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Are there limits on the time of day I can leave the house?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">No. There are no limits on leaving your home if you need to at particular times of the day or night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">For example, if you work night shift, or need to provide care to a relative or other person, you can do so as needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">You can leave home to exercise at any time of day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">We have children in a shared custody arrangement. How does this affect them?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">All shared custody arrangements, whether informal or court-ordered can continue as normal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">You are permitted to leave the house to take children from one parent\u2019s home to the other parent\u2019s home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I go out to pick up takeaway food?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Yes. You should travel directly to the food outlet, try to minimise the time spent in those premises, always observe physical distancing by keeping at least 1.5 metres between yourself and others, and return home directly. Consider arranging home delivery as an alternative.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I order home-delivered food?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Yes. Remember some basics to minimise the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) when having food delivered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Don\u2019t allow the delivery person to enter your home, and always maintain physical distancing by keeping at least 1.5 metres between yourself and others, especially when paying and taking delivery of your meal. Try to use contactless payment or prepay online if possible. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">If you live in an apartment with a security entrance, don\u2019t allow delivery people to enter the building or use lifts or internal stairways. Pick up your delivery from the front of the building instead. This minimises the risk to any older or vulnerable people who share the common areas of the property.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I go out to pick up my online shopping from the post office or other collection point?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Yes. However, consider what online shopping you really need to do during the Stay at Home period, and minimise your need to leave the house. If you wish to pick up a purchased item from a point of collection, first check online or phone to confirm what hours it is open, and travel directly there and home again. Always observe physical distancing by keeping at least 1.5 metres between yourself and others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I get a baby-sitter to come to my home?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Yes. You can arrange in-home child minding if you need to leave home for a permitted purpose, as outlined above.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">As always. visitors to your home should observe appropriate physical distancing by keeping at least 1.5 metres from other people.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">I live in an apartment, can my neighbour down the corridor come and visit?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">No. You should not have visitors to your home, no matter how close they live.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I visit my sick friend or relative in hospital?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Yes, but you must follow the rules for hospital visits. Depending on the circumstances, visits for the purpose of providing care and support can be for no longer than 2 hours, and there can be no more than two people per visit. The full details can be found in the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dhhs.vic.gov.au\/state-emergency\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.dhhs.vic.gov.au\/state-emergency&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1586580067791000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH2fo8fgb_Y9AHsVZ5ERJi6Ote-Zw\">Hospital visitors directions<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I visit my elderly parent in their nursing home?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Yes, but you must follow the rules for visiting an aged care facility. Depending on the circumstances, visits for the purpose of providing care and support can be for no longer than 2 hours, and there can be no more than two people per visit. The full details can be found in the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dhhs.vic.gov.au\/state-emergency\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.dhhs.vic.gov.au\/state-emergency&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1586580067791000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH2fo8fgb_Y9AHsVZ5ERJi6Ote-Zw\">Aged care facilities directions<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">I had arranged to move to a new house \u2013 can I still go ahead?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Yes, you are able to leave home for the purposes of relocation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">I am caring for an elderly parent\/friend who lives alone. Can I visit them?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Yes. However, if you are preparing meals or providing other help for an elderly person, be mindful of the risks of transmitting coronavirus (COVID-19). Older people are especially vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19). If you are delivering meals, think about leaving a package on their doorstep without making physical contact. If you are doing cleaning chores or other housework, think about having them sit somewhere comfortable away from you while you work, so you are not in close contact. Make sure they are feeling well and ask them if they have enough of their regular medications whenever you visit. You must maintain physical distancing by keeping at least 1.5 metres between yourself and others at all times.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I drive my car?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Yes, but you should stay at home unless it is for one of the permitted purposes for leaving home. Your children, if learning to drive, are also only permitted to drive with you for one of the permitted purposes of leaving home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I have passengers in my car?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Carrying passengers in your car should be avoided, unless they live in your household. Cars represent an enclosed space where there may be a heightened risk of transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19) and many other illnesses, such as influenza. Travelling as a passenger in a car, or carrying multiple passengers is strongly discouraged.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I get out of the house and just go for a drive?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">No. Non-essential car trips are irresponsible. In the event of an accident or breakdown, you will be exposing emergency services and responders to an unnecessary risk of coronavirus (COVID-19). Please, stay home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I use taxis and ride-shares?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Yes, but only for one of the permitted purposes for leaving home. The less time we all spend out of our homes, the faster we will all be able resume normal life again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I organise private transport for my employees to get to work?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Yes. Charter buses or other forms of private transport can be used to get to work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Will public transport still operate?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Yes. Public transport services are still available for people who need to work or attend education, or one of the other permitted purposes. Ensure physical distancing at stations, stops and on buses, trams and trains by keeping at least 1.5 metres between yourself and others at all times. If you travel on a busy route, consider travelling outside of peak times to minimise risk. No travel should be undertaken for any other purposes. Public transport service desks will not accept cash for payment to purchase or top up your Myki. You must either pay online, on the phone or use contactless payment methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I meet a friend for coffee?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Caf\u00e9s and restaurants are not permitted to offer table service, so sitting down for coffee with a friend at your local caf\u00e9 is not an option. Going for a walk with one friend or family member who doesn\u2019t live at the same address as you and getting a couple of takeaway coffees is an alternative, but an online coffee catch-up is a better way to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">As with all activities \u2013 we\u2019re asking Victorians to consider: is what I\u2019m doing necessary?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I leave home to attend a wedding?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Only if you are one of the people getting married, one of the two witnesses, or the celebrant. To minimise the risk of spreading coronavirus (COVID-19), the only wedding you may hold is a small private one with the minimum number of people required to make it legal, which is five. When the risk of transmitting coronavirus (COVID-19) is over, you can have a special celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I leave home to attend a funeral?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Yes, but no more than ten mourners are allowed at any one funeral service (not including the celebrant or funeral staff). If you are unsure whether there is likely to be more than the permitted number of mourners at the funeral, you should contact the funeral director before attending. They may be able to offer you the ability to make an online tribute or view a live stream of the funeral service from home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I still go to my classes at TAFE, college or university?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Yes, if it is necessary classes are conducted on-site, but physical distancing must be applied wherever you are by keeping at least 1.5 metres between yourself and others at all times. Avoid spending time in shared facilities such as libraries and campus study areas. Collaborative assignments and team study projects should be done using online tools. Study at home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I leave the house to do outdoor exercise on my own?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Yes, you can leave your home to exercise alone, provided it\u2019s possible to maintain physical distancing of at least 1.5 metres from others at all times. This includes, walking, running, bike riding or other types of exercise, such as yoga in a park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">While it may be necessary to leave your immediate neighbourhood to undertake exercise, we\u2019re asking Victorians \u2013 please use common sense and don\u2019t travel any further than you have to.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I exercise with others?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">You can exercise outdoors with any of the people who normally live at the same address as you. This includes walking the dog, yoga in the park, or going for a run or bike ride. Always maintain physical distancing by keeping at least 1.5 metres between you and other people when you are exercising.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Alternatively, you can also do outdoor exercise with one other friend or family member who doesn\u2019t normally live at the same address as you, provided you maintain physical distancing by keeping at least 1.5 metres between you and the other person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">That person can also be a personal trainer if you wish.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I take my children to the park?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Yes, you can go to the park to exercise, but visits to the park should be kept short. Children should not be allowed to come into contact with playground equipment, outdoor chairs and tables, and they should not drink from public drinking fountains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Your children should not have close physical contact with other children at the park \u2013 keep at least 1.5 metres between yourself and other people at all times.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can we still go to the beach?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">The restrictions on going to the beach are the same ones as for going to the park. Keep visits short and maintain physical distancing at all times by keeping at least 1.5 metres between yourself and other people at all times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Your local council may decide to close beaches in your area, so it will be worth checking the council website before you leave home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I swim if I go to the beach?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">All lifesaving clubs are now closed, and Life Saving Victoria (LSV) beach patrols have ceased.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I drop my children at childcare \u2013 or to someone\u2019s house to have them minded?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Yes. If you need to leave home for one of the permitted reasons, you can use childcare services, or take them to the house of a friend or family member so they can be cared for.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I leave my house to do volunteering work?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Yes. Unpaid work can continue to be done while the organisation you are volunteering for is still operating. However, if the volunteer work can be done from home, it should be. You should also maintain appropriate physical distancing by keeping at least 1.5 metres between yourself and other people at all times and maintain sanitisation measures such as regularly washing your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can I leave my house to take a driving lesson with an instructor?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">If you are taking driving lessons as part of necessary training associated with your job, such as learning to drive a heavy truck or bus, you can continue to attend those lessons. Other learner drivers may only drive with a parent or other licensed driver in their household for one of the permitted reasons to leave home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">If I am booked on a flight can I leave home to go to the airport?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Yes, but people are being asked not to travel unless absolutely necessary. Several Australian states now also prohibit entry, so you may not be able to fly to some states. You should check with the airline if you booked the flights some time ago. Likewise, if you are flying overseas, check with the airline or\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.smartraveller.gov.au\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.smartraveller.gov.au\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1586580067791000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEo4qeYyHqy-9Dfq3q1kiIQuj7T1Q\">www.smartraveller.gov.au<\/a>\u00a0to confirm quarantine restrictions at your destination. Note recreational overseas travel for Australians is currently not permitted.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Does the Stay at Home direction apply to caravan parks?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">If you are a permanent resident of a caravan park, the Stay at Home direction applies to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">If you are an interstate tourist on a holiday visit to a caravan park, you must stay there and observe the requirements of the Stay at Home direction. Otherwise, if your normal place of residence is in Victoria, you should return home without delay.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can\u2019t we go and stay at our usual caravan park this Easter?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">No. Caravan parks and camping grounds are closed for recreational visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Can we go out in our boat to water-ski or fish?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">No. This is not one of the permitted reasons to be out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Does the Stay at Home direction apply to backpacker hostels?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">If you are currently in a backpacker hostel, you should regard it as your home for the purposes of the Stay at Home direction. You should avoid spending time in communal areas of the hostel. You may leave the hostel to board a flight out of Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Always observe physical distancing requirements within the hostel by keeping at least 1.5 metres between yourself and other people at all times.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">If I am in community accommodation, does this mean I can\u2019t leave where I am?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">You must observe the Stay at Home direction wherever you are living.\u00a0If you are currently in a family violence refuge, youth refuge or other form of temporary crisis or respite accommodation, you can move to alternative accommodation if you have an alternative option. Once you move from temporary accommodation, this becomes your new normal place of residence for the purposes of the Stay at Home direction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">What about people in a family violence refuge or other emergency accommodation?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">If you are in a family violence refuge or temporary accommodation, such as a hotel or motel, arranged for you by a family violence support service, and don\u2019t have an alternative safe accommodation option, you can remain there. You should regard this accommodation as your normal place of residence for the purposes of the Stay at Home direction, unless you have alternative accommodation to go to.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">What does this mean for people in disability accommodation?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">If you live in a long-term supported disability accommodation facility, this is your normal place of residence for the purposes of the Stay at Home direction. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">If you are away from your long-term disability supported accommodation \u2013 staying with family for example \u2013 you must decide whether to stay with family or return to the long term supported accommodation until the Stay at Home direction is lifted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">If you choose to stay with your family, you cannot return to the long-term supported accommodation facility until a medical practitioner confirms that you do not have coronavirus (COVID-19).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">If you are in temporary respite accommodation, you should return to your usual place of residence or other safe accommodation option when you are able to do so. Once you move from temporary accommodation, this becomes your normal place of residence for the purposes of the Stay at Home direction. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">What does this mean for children and young people living in out of home care?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">If a child or young person is currently living in out of home care, including residential care units, this is considered their normal place of residence for the purposes of the Stay at Home direction. Placements can continue to change to best meet their safety and care needs during this time. Regardless of whether a child or young person is in kinship care, foster care or residential care they must comply with Stay at Home requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Are there any other special reasons that allow me to leave my home?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">You can leave your home in an emergency, or if you are required by law to attend either a police station, court or law enforcement or justice system premises.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">What if was planning to move overseas or interstate \u2013 can I still go?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Yes. You can move home within Australia (subject to obtaining the relevant permits to enter another state).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Australians cannot currently travel overseas for recreational purposes. Stay up-to-date on the latest advice on overseas travel restrictions by visiting the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartraveller.gov.au\/news-and-updates\/coronavirus-covid-19\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.smartraveller.gov.au\/news-and-updates\/coronavirus-covid-19&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1586580067793000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGncJB_8jUC-CeFH8RAwJnmn3B9rA\">SmartTraveller website<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">What are the physical distancing requirements?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">You should always maintain a distance of at least 1.5 metres between yourself and other people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">In a public place, there should be a minimum of 4 square metres of available floorspace per person in all shops, offices, showrooms or other commercial premises. For example, in a shop where the floorspace is a total of 40 square metres this means no more than 10 people can be in the shop at the one time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">What are the penalties for not complying with the Stay at Home requirement?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">A person who fails to comply with this direction will be liable for fines of up to $20,000, or up to $100,000 in the case of companies and other bodies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Where can I get more information?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">For updates, see our\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dhhs.vic.gov.au\/coronavirus\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.dhhs.vic.gov.au\/coronavirus&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1586580067793000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEzu51-xjnpTdlDRRqfYrZXhwJt9g\">Coronavirus page<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">You can also call the coronavirus hotline: 1800 675 398<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">If you require a translator to help you, call the translating and interpreting service on 131 450 and ask for the coronavirus hotline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Source: Department of Health and Human Services, State Government of Victoria, Australia \u00a9\u00a02020<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stay at home direction &#8211; frequently asked questions Source:Victorian Department of Health &amp; Human Services The Victorian Government is directing all Victorians to stay at home to help limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). 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