COVID-19 (coronavirus): Advice and support for the Bond community

All students and staff are able to make personal choices regarding the wearing of face masks and/or other personal protective equipment (PPE) in circumstances additional to those directed by Government. Staff and students may wear PPE during any University study or business where it is practical and safe.  Individual’s choices regarding PPE are to be respected.

The Queensland Government provides the following information in relation to COVID-19. https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/stay-informed

For students: The University will work with you to put in place a plan to support your studies. Email CV Support. Students who knowingly attend campus during a period when they are required to self-isolate will be in breach of the University's regulations.

If you are staying in on-campus accommodation and are required to isolate support will be provided.  Please email CV Support.

For staff: You should contact your Manager to discuss appropriate work from home and/or leave arrangements during periods of self-isolation. Both staff and Managers can contact the Human Resources Team for advice in these circumstances.

The national protocols outlining what to do if you are a confirmed COVID19 case, close contact (with symptoms), close contact (with no symptoms) are provided at the below link:

https://www.health.gov.au/news/updated-covid-19-test-and-isolate-national-protocols

The Queensland Government also provide the following additional information for :

A confirmed COVID-19 case

If you have COVID-19 you will need to isolate. Information on home isolation including how long you need to isolate are provided at the following link:

https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/stay-informed/i-have-covid/home-isolation

A close contact case:

If you are a close contact the quarantine and testing arrangements are outlined at the below link:

https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/public-health-directions/confirmed-cases-and-close-contacts/close-contacts

For information on COVID-19 you can call the Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If you are feeling unwell and not sure if you need to seek medical help, the Department of Health COVID-19 Symptom Checker can help you decide what to do next.

The University has placed a large order for Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs). Availability may be limited at times due to supply issues, but our intention is to make testing available free of charge to staff and students who are experiencing mild symptoms over the current peak in January.

The RATs will be administered at the Bond Medical Clinic under the supervision of the Campus Nurse, by prior appointment only.  Tests will be available individually for current staff and students only, and will not be given out for self-administration away from the Clinic.  Please ring x54030 or email [email protected] for an appointment.  The Clinic cannot accept walk-ins. 

Information about testing and fever clinics is provided at the following link https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/stay-informed/testing-and-fever-clinics

At the Gold Coast Fever Clinics have been set up at both Robina Health Precinct and Gold Coast University Hospital from 9am to 9pm seven days a week. 

At Gold Coast University Hospital, there are screening stations at the entrances near the emergency department, ground floor foyer, and the level 1 outpatient clinic entrance. The actual fever clinic is located on level five and you will be directed to this location AFTER being seen at the screening station.

There is paid parking out the front of the Robina Health Precinct building or you can access it from the pedestrian tunnel off Bayberry Lane near Robina Hospital. This is the same tunnel that links the train station to the high school. The screening point at the Robina Health Precinct building is in the foyer, on the ground floor. The actual fever clinic is located on level two and you will be directed to this location AFTER being seen at the screening station.

These screening points are staffed by registered nurses who will help people with their coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns by either:

1. Directing them to a fever clinic for testing.
2. Directing them to the emergency department for treatment.
3. Advising them to see a GP because it is likely their symptoms are not coronavirus (COVID-19) and can be treated by GP. 

For more information: https://www.goldcoast.health.qld.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19/visiting-fever-clinic-getting-tested 

From 17 December 2021, entry to many Queensland locations and businesses will be restricted to those who are fully vaccinated.

If you are 16 years or over, you will need to carry proof of your vaccination status and be prepared to show this upon request.

Read Queensland’s COVID-19 vaccination plans to see where you’ll need to show your vaccination status.

You can add your COVID-19 digital certificate to the Check In Qld app. The updated version of the app allows you to check in and display your vaccination status at the same time.

You will need to:

• have had all required of an approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine before you can add a digital certificate to the app
• make sure that you have the latest version of the app on your device.

Find out about:

• Adding your COVID-19 digital certificate to the app - using the Check In Qld app,  Express Plus Medicare mobile app, Medicare online account or your Individual Healthcare Identifier through myGov
• Adding your medical exemption certificate to the app
• Adding a new certificate after a booster shot
• Other ways to provide your proof of vaccination
• Checking in with other people
• Adding other people’s digital certificates to the app
• Businesses and locations responsibilities in checking vaccination status
• Information collected by the Check In Qld app

Adding your COVID-19 digital certificate to the app

Find out how you can add your COVID-19 digital certificate to the Check In Qld app by using:

• the Check In Qld app
• the Express Plus Medicare mobile app
• your Medicare online account through myGov - using a browser on your mobile device
• the Individual Healthcare Identifier service through myGov - using a browser on your mobile device.

You can watch this introduction to adding your COVID-19 digital certificate to the Check In Qld app, and how it can display your vaccination status at the same time.

More information available at https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/check-in-qld/digital-vaccination-certificate

Sports Facility opening hours for Students, Staff, Bond Elite Athletes and Bond Alumni:

Sports Centre

• Monday to Friday          5.45am – 8.00pm
• Saturday                          5.45am – 1.00pm
• Sunday                            10.00am – 4.00pm
• Sports Hall, Beach Volleyball Court & Tennis Courts close 30 minutes prior to the centre's closure
• Pools close at 6pm Monday to Friday and 30 minutes prior to the centre's closure on Saturday and Sunday

All enquiries to be directed through the Sports Centre +61 7 5595 4100

• The Main Library, Law Library, MLC, Business Commons and HSM will be open, but a valid Student ID Card is required for access. Please monitor Opening Hours via the Library website and Library news
• Alumni should visit the Security office on arrival to obtain access to the Library and MLC via a Alumni Access card.

Dining outlets, Bond Express and the Medical Centre are open.  Please check opening hours at the entry of facilities 

• The Australian Government's COVIDSafe app including general information about the app is available at the following link: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covidsafe-app

• The Main Library, Law Library, MLC, Business Commons and HSM are open, but a valid Student or Staff ID Card is required for access. Please monitor opening hours via the Library website and Library news.
• Alumni should visit the Security office on arrival to obtain access to the Library and MLC via an Alumni Access card.
• All visitors to campus should visit the Security office on arrival. Visitors and local High School students do not currently have general access to the Campus or buildings.

Staff and students can get the latest coronavirus information and updates from:

• Australian Govt Dept of Home Affairs
• Australian Govt Health Department
• Australian Govt Education Dept
• Department of Health Queensland
• Gold Coast Primary Health Network

Stay Informed: Download the “Coronavirus Australia” government app in the Apple App Store or Google Play or join the WhatsApp channel on iOS or Android.

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