latest updates

new speech pathologist led program

it takes two to talk – melton

Starting in May, the Hanen “It Takes Two To Talk” program is a family-focused, evidence-based program that provides parents/carers of young children with language delays with practical skills and strategies to help their children develop early language skills.

it takes two to talk

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new occupational therapist led groups

transition to high school group

Commencing August 2024, an Occupational Therapist led group for children aged 11-13 transitioning to high school in 2025.

transition to high school

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current covid restrictions

(updated 16-04-2024)

Whilst we still have relatively low numbers of COVID cases in the community, there has been a noticeable rise in cases recently due to a new strain. Although the isolation requirement for those contracting COVID in the general community has now ceased, any confirmed COVID-19 cases must not attend Pinarc sites or services for 5 days and are symptom free. At Pinarc, we are committed to safely supporting our customers and will allow customers to return to our Group Programs after 5-days as long as they are symptom free. As always, we continue to monitor the situation closely and will review our guidelines if we see any increase in COVID cases in the community or experience any exposure risks at our sites.

ALO Group Programs:

• Customers who have tested positive to COVID-19 may return to group programs after a 5-day period providing they are symptom free
• Masks will only be worn by staff if we have a rise of cases of COVID-19 in the community, or an exposure on-site, or at the request of individual customers
• Customers that are deemed a close contact can only attend services if they undertake a RAT and have no symptoms
• If you have any cold symptoms please get tested and do not attend group programs

Therapy, Support Coordination and Plan Management:

• The current Public health advice is if you have tested positive to COVID it is recommended you remain at home for 5 days
• Pinarc request that if you are COVID-19 positive or have symptoms you contact us to reschedule your appointment or we can change it to teletherapy if appropriate
• Masks will only be worn by staff if we experience a rise of cases of COVID-19 in the community, or an exposure on-site or at the request of the customers

We care deeply about the health and wellbeing of our staff, customers, their families and carers, and note that our staff are required to not attend their workplace for 5 days after a positive COVID-19 result under current public health information. Different program areas will be impacted in different ways during this time and we will do our best to communicate these changes when they arise.

We know these are challenging times and can affect us all differently. We are here to support you where we can and if you have any queries or feedback, please don’t hesitate to contact Sara Cavanagh, Deputy CEO on 0488 182 440.

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