Disability Support Workers: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and communication needs

In Victoria’s second wave, we saw COVID-19 outbreaks in over 60 group homes. Achieving high-levels of vaccination among workers is critical if people with disability are to be protected against COVID-19.

Between March and April 2021 300 Disability Support Workers were asked about their vaccine intentions, who they trust to provide information, and other concerns that they have.

This report presents the findings from the survey.

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Topics:
Service providers

Author:
Melissa Kavenagh, Anne Kavanagh, Stefanie Dimov, Helen Dickinson, Ashley McAllister, Marissa Shields

Source:
Melbourne Disability Institute

Date published:
Wed 5th May, 2021