Coronavirus [COVID-19] Information

Please view the latest statement put together by ANTA, ATMS, Myotherapy Association Australia and Massage and Myotherapy Australia

24 March 2020 - Prime Minister Press Release Clarified for Practitioners, including Remedial Massage Therapists

Please download the PDF and carefully read what this means for ANTA members.

* Massage parlours are restricted from operating. (This includes those in shopping centres where they are separated by partitians or curtains)(effective midnight 25th March 2020)

* All practitioners must abide by the 1 person per 4 square metre rule (effective already)

* All appointments to remain 30 minutes or less (effective midnight 25th March 2020)

IMPORTANT: This statement no longer applies to QLD Remedial Therapists and Myotherapists (as at midnight 26th March 2020)

Important Links to Official COVID-19 Advice

Government Health Website - health.gov.au
Limits on Organised Gatherings - "These limits do not apply to workplaces, schools, universities, shops, supermarkets, public transport and airports".

COVID-19 General Information (Updated Daily) - https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert

COVID-19 More Specific Information (including hygiene) - Key information for practitioners - https://www.health.gov.au/resources/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-national-health-plan-resources

COVID-19 Infection Control Training - https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covid-19-infection-control-training

COVID-19 Hotline - 1800 020 080

Chinese Medicine Council of NSW - https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/coronavirus.aspx

COVID-19 Resources (including posters and fact sheets) - https://www.health.gov.au/resources/collections/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-resources

Financial Support Info

Queensland

Payroll Tax Deferral (ATO) - https://www.treasury.qld.gov.au/budget-and-financial-management/revenue-and-taxation/

Small Business Support - https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/support/novel-coronavirus

Small Business Support Hotline QLD - 1300 654 687
The QLD Government has announced a $4 billion economic relief package. This includes payroll tax refunds and a payroll tax holiday, energy and rent support and assistance to workers who have been displaced by the crisis.

New South Wales

NSW Government Financial Support - https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/affected-coronavirus-covid-19

Victoria

Victorian Emergency Relief Packages - https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/emergency-relief-packages-for-victorians-who-need-it-most/

South Australia

Economic Response Package - https://business.sa.gov.au/COVID-19-business-information-and-support/Economic-response-package

Below is an easy-to-understand video regarding the current financial assistance being made available by Centrelink for anyone suffering financial hardship as a result of COVID-19.

Disclaimer: ANTA Does not have an affiliation with Blue Ribbon Accounting.

Health Fund Reporting

Please view the below calendar for dates which we are required to report to health funds. 

If you wish to open a new clinic and receive health fund recognition you must have this information to us 2 business days before the list is due to be sent. It is at ANTA's discretion to add any clinics sent after this, and will be subject to volume and workload.