COVID-19
We know this is an uncertain and challenging time, please be assured that the health and safety of our employees, office bearers, members and the wider Curtin community is our top priority.
The Guild is following the recommendations of the Federal and State Government health authorities.
WA Government
See the WA Government website for the latest updates.
Covid requirements from 12:01am, Friday 29 April Friday are:
- No masks except on public transport/rideshare, airports and in hospitals
- WA G2G pass scrapped
- Vaccination mandates for entry to premises only apply to hospitals and aged care facilities. However, mandatory workplace vaccination requirements will remain in place (eg hospitality workers need to be vaccinated).
- Close contacts of positive COVID cases will no longer have to quarantine for seven days if they are symptom-free (must wear a mask when outside the home, work from home where possible, avoid non-essential and high-risk settings and take a RAT test daily)
- The 2 square metre rule removed for venues and businesses
- Capacity limits removed for all entertainment venues, stadiums and events
- Covid Safety and Event Plans no longer mandatory but encouraged
See further details here
Public Health Measures at Curtin
State Government Level 2 public health measures apply in WA from Thursday, 3 March, 2022.
These measures include a 2 square metre rule and 150 person capacity limit indoors for higher education facilities.
As a result, there may be adjustments to your class scheduling. Some class venues may change and classes of greater than 150 students will be required to move online.
You will be notified by Curtin if this will impact your current schedule. Please check your student email and OASIS.
Testing
Curtin has an onsite, drive-through testing clinic that is available to staff, students and members of the community. It is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm. The clinic is located at Carpark PJ2, Townsing Drive
The state government has a free RAT program at various locations. Find information and register here.
Free RATS for close contacts
If you are a close contact with no symptoms you can collect free RATs at a range of locations . You will need to wear a mask when collecting your free RATs (in line with close contact protocols) and, take your daily RAT before collection. You’ll be required to verbally confirm that you are a close contact and will be able to collect RATs for other close contacts within your household, to a maximum of 30 RATs.
More information and collection locations can be found here.
Curtin University Vaccination Mandate
Curtin University has decided to revoke its COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and COVID-19 Vaccination Procedures.
This means that in Western Australia, Curtin will no longer require people to provide evidence of their vaccination status to work, attend campus, or participate in Curtin activities, unless required by the State Government (for example, for people working in healthcare settings).
Curtin strongly encourages all of its community members to remain up to date with vaccinations, including boosters as they become available.
Winter boosters are now available to certain cohorts, including anyone aged 30 and over. Curtin Health Service is offering the winter booster to all eligible students and staff that hold a current Medicare card. Bookings can be made by calling 9266 7345 or through the website.
Curtin encourages students and staff to wear masks, particularly in situations when physical distancing is not practical.
Some areas of Curtin may be assessed at a local level as higher risk. Masks may be required as an additional safety measure in those areas.
Curtin will continue to implement its other control measures for the foreseeable future, including its ventilation settings, high frequency cleaning and hygiene and distancing protocols
For more information and FAQs visit Curtin University's website.
Make sure to check OASIS regularly for communications from Curtin.
Getting Vaccinated - Domestic Students
Vaccine bookings are now available through the Curtin Medical Centre (Level 1, Building 109).
You can also book through VaccinateWA for Commonwealth Vaccination Clinics.
You will need to show your Medicare card and photo ID.
Getting Vaccinated - International Students
You don’t need to have Medicare to receive a free COVID-19 vaccination.
International students can receive free vaccination at Commonwealth Vaccination Clinics and state and territory vaccination clinics.
Please note: Curtin Medical Centre is not on the approved list for international students.
You will be able to view all available clinics to make a booking after you have checked your eligibility.
You must bring along a form of ID such as passport or driver’s licence. Curtin ID will not be accepted.
Getting Proof of Vaccination
These are the easiest ways to show proof of your vaccinations:
COVID-19 digital certificate, with an acceptable form of ID, shows proof of only your COVID-19 vaccinations.
Immunisation history statement, with an acceptable form of ID, shows your COVID-19 vaccinations and all other vaccinations you have had.
For all information regarding proof of vaccinations visit the WA Governments website.
Coronavirus National Helpline
Call the Coronavirus National Helpline if you are seeking more information on coronavirus, vaccines and public advice.
The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
1800 020 080
Visit the website
International students returning to Perth
Please find the WA Government information here and FAQs here.
If you have any questions about your own circumstance, please contact Curtin Connect.
For detailed information and guides please check the FAQs on the Curtin Connect website.
Curtin University COVID-19 information can be found here.
The WA Government is supporting international students who returned to WA after 20 January 2022 with a grant for accommodation or other expenses for their arrival in WA. Don’t forget to register your interest on the WA Government website to receive more information when it becomes available.
StudyPerth has put together some great information for international students here.