COVID-19 roadmap update for CALD communities in NSW

by | Oct 19, 2021 | COVID-19

As NSW continues to reopen, we share with you this easy access to the latest information and assets that align with the eased restrictions from Monday 18 October.

You can access a downloadable version of the updated roadmap here via the nsw.gov.au website. The roadmap has been translated into 11 languages:

Summary of roadmap updates announced

Important information for regional NSW:
  • Travel for holidays or recreational day trips between Greater Sydney (including Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Shellharbour and Wollongong LGAs) and regional NSW will not be permitted until 1 November.

The changes to the 80% roadmap include these measures for fully vaccinated people and those with a medical exemption from 18 October:

  • Allowing up to 20 visitors (not counting children 12 and under) to a home at any one time (previously 10)
  • Up to 50 people will be allowed to gather outdoors in a public space (previously 20)
  • Community sport will be allowed for fully vaccinated staff, spectators, and participants
  • Up to 5,000 people will be allowed to attend major recreation facilities such as stadiums, theme parks and racetracks
  • Up to 3,000 people will be allowed to attend controlled and ticketed outdoor events (previously 500)
  • Nightclubs will be permitted to reopen for seated drinking only (no dancing)
  • No capacity limits for weddings and funerals
  • Masks will no longer be required in office buildings or outdoor settings (except for front-of-house hospitality staff).
From 1 November, further restrictions will be relaxed for fully vaccinated people and those with a medical exemption including:
  • No capacity limits for hospitality venues
  • Travel between Greater Sydney (including Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Shellharbour and Wollongong LGAs) and regional NSW will be allowed
  • Overseas arrivals who are fully vaccinated with a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine, including returning Australians, no longer need to quarantine for 14 days.

Proof of vaccination

Proof of vaccination is now available through the Service NSW app and can be shown as part of a COVID Safe Check-in. Visit nsw.gov.au for details and instructions on adding a COVID-19 digital certificate to the app.

There are other ways people can show proof of vaccination or medical exemption including:

  • COVID-19 digital certificate: accessed through the Express Plus Medicare mobile app or Medicare online account through myGov. The COVID-19 digital certificate can be added to a digital wallet, printed or saved offline to a device
  • Immunisation history statement: accessed through My Health Record, myGov or the Express Plus Medicare app and shared on a smartphone or printed
  • Medical exemption form: COVID-19 digital certificate for medical contraindication (which can be added to the Service NSW app from 17 October), a NSW Health medical contraindication form completed by a registered medical practitioner or a medical clearance notice issued by NSW Health.

Visit nsw.gov.au to learn more about the options to access and share proof of COVID-19 vaccination.