Disability support workers: the forgotten workforce in COVID-19
Researchers from the Disability and Health unit at the University of Melbourne and [University of New South Wales] UNSW Canberra conducted an online survey of 357 disability support workers (DSWs) between late May and June 2020 about working during the [Coronavirus Disease 2019] 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 ... Show more
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Published: Melbourne, Victoria, University of Melbourne, 2020
Resource type: Report, paper or authored book
Physical description: 8 p. (report) + 4 p. (fact sheet 1) + 4 p. (fact sheet 2)
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https://mspgh.unimelb.edu.au/centres-institutes/centre-for-health-equity/about-us/forgotten-workforce-in-covid-19
