COVID-19: Provider Information

16 Mar 2020

The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) understands and appreciates the concerns of students, staff and management associated with the Novel Coronavirus (also called 2019-nCoV). The following information is provided: 

Department of Education, Skills and Employment —

• 28 February 2020 - Updated information and video message from the Hon. Dan Tehan MP [EXT LINK]
• 7 February 2020 - Updated advice for schools, early childhood education and care services, parents, students and universities [EXT LINK]
• 3 February 2020 - Advice for international students travelling to Australia from mainland China [PDF]

Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) —

• Dedicated information page for CRICOS registered providers [EXT LINK]

Department of Home Affairs —

• 5 March 2020 - COVID-19 and Australian Visas [EXT LINK]
• 3 March 2020 - Provider Update - Student Visa Program [PDF]
• 20 February 2020 - Provider Update - Student Visa Program [PDF]
• 20 February 2020 - Information for education providers [PDF]
• 20 February 2020 - Information for students [PDF]
• 31 January 2020 -Information for education providers[PDF]
• 31 January 2020 -Information for students [PDF]

Department of Health —

• 5 March 2020 - Updated information on COVID-19 health alert [EXT LINK]
• 3 February 2020 - Information for university and higher education students and staff arriving from mainland China [PDF]
• 3 February 2020 - Information for universities and higher education facilities [PDF]
• 3 February 2020 - Information for schools and Early Childhood Centres [PDF]
• 3 February 2020 - Information for parents [PDF]
• 31 January 2020 - Information for university and vocational education students and staff arriving from Hubei Province, China [PDF]
• 31 January 2020 - Information for university and vocational education facilities [PDF]

State/Territory Advice —

• 16 March 2020 - Australian Capital Territory: Updated information on novel coronavirus [EXT LINK]
• 16 March 2020 - New South Wales: Latest advice on novel coronavirus [EXT LINK]
• 16 March 2020 - Northern Territory: No information available [EXT LINK]
• 16 March 2020 - South Australia: Updated information on novel coronavirus [EXT LINK]
• 16 March 2020 - Queensland: Updated information on novel coronavirus [EXT LINK]
• 16 March 2020 - Tasmania: Updated information on novel coronavirus [EXT LINK]
• 16 March 2020 - Victoria: Updated information for education sector on novel coronavirus [EXT LINK]
• 16 March 2020 - Western Australia: Updated information for parents on novel coronavirus [EXT LINK]

At all times, individuals who suspect that they are showing symptoms of Novel coronavirus or have been in contact with a person that has contracted Novel coronavirus, please consult your healthcare profession with immediacy. 

Member Engagement —

ITECA’s ability to play a lead role in matters associated with this issue rests on the advice and guidance of individuals serving with your local ITECA State/Territory Committee.

Further Information —

For further information on this matter, please contact the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills & Employment or your State/Territory Government. 


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