Disability Support Workers: The Forgotten Workforce in COVID-19

Report by Anne Kavanagh et al. University of Melbourne. July 31, 2020.

Report by Anne Kavanagh et al. University of Melbourne.

July 31, 2020.

Researchers from the Disability and Health unit at the University of Melbourne and UNSW Canberra conducted an online survey of 357 disability support workers (DSWs) between late May and June 2020 about working during the COVID-19 pandemic. An overview of findings relating to physical distancing, COVID-19 infection control training, purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), COVID-19 testing, support provided, and financial and psychological stresses experienced by workers are summarised along with recommendations arising from the findings (Recommendations 1-8).

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