Austrain Academy would like to advise we are monitoring the developing COVID-19 situation and the following advice is in line with current advice from Government and NSW Health.

At this stage, training will go ahead as scheduled.

We know these are very challenging times for the hospitality industry.

We will be contacting all employers and students over the next week or so to identify how we can support and assist our clients and students.

If you are an apprentice or trainee, your training contract and training can continue for six months even if you don't have an employer. Please contact us if you are in this situation.

However, in the interests of student, staff and community welfare, the following procedures will be in place:

• Upon attendance at training please adhere to the sign in procures that will be displayed at the entry
• Numbers of students in any one place will be limited. Students will be placed in small groups with ample space to practice social distancing.
• Multiple hand washing and hand sanitising stations will be available.
• Practice the following:
  • clean your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based sanitiser with at least 60% alcohol.
  • cover your sneeze or cough with your elbow or with tissue.
  • avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
  • stay home if you are sick or have been overseas - phone or email Austrain Academy to let us know and seek medical advice

Students currently excluded from attending training are those who in the last 14 days have:

• Been in contact with any confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.
• Arrived in Australia by any means.
• If you meet these circumstances, you must be isolated in your home for 14 days, other than for individual medical care.
• If you are required to self isolate information is available at the above page. We may be able to provide you with online materials to complete at home if you are well enough.

Additional hygiene measures will be in place to sanitise hard surfaces and areas of frequent contact

Austrain Academy will continue to monitor the situation closely and take advice from NSW Health to ensure we are responding to the situation appropriately.

The situation may change rapidly and we will keep you informed.

We are working on contingency plans if the situation deteriorates with options for technology based training such as webinars etc being investigated.

Further COVID-19 information and updates are available via the NSW Health website, including:

• Preventative measures
• Frequently asked questions

Financial support may be available for businesses and individuals - please see the following web pages:

• https://www.pm.gov.au/media/economic-stimulus-package
• https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/affected-coronavirus-covid-19

Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Look after yourselves and each other.