NIDA Corporate is committed to the development and implementation of COVID-Safe policies that meet or exceed the conditions set out in Public Health Orders (PHOs) as released from time to time by the Australian Government.

In line with shifting Australian Government guidelines, and in the interests of the health, safety, and wellbeing of all visitors, staff, students, and contractors, NIDA Corporate has a duty and obligation to maintain a safe work and learning environment to prevent illness, injury and disease. These missives are paramount to the objectives of the organisation.

By enrolling in or attending a NIDA Corporate course OR by entering a NIDA premises you agree:

• Not attend a course at NIDA if you are feeling unwell or experiencing any flu-like symptoms, however mild.
  Instead, please get tested immediately and follow the advice of public health guidelines from your local authority.
• To notify NIDA Corporate immediately if you test positive for COVID-19 and have attended a NIDA Corporate course within five days of your test.
• To always follow the directions of NIDA staff in respect to maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.
• To only go to the areas in the NIDA building that you need to or are directed to.
• To continue to practice physical distancing and good hygiene.

Our commitment to you

To ensure the health and safety of NIDA’s staff, students, contractors, and visitors we have:

• Undertaken a comprehensive COVIDSafe risk assessment which is under regular review to assist with maintaining a safe environment.
• Closely monitored the number of attendees in all NIDA Corporate classes.
• Limited the presence of staff, students, and visitors before, during and after class where possible, practical, and safe to do so.
• Provided Hygiene stations (hand sanitiser) at the entry of the building and in all training rooms.
• Trained and supported staff to ensure best hygiene and safety practice.
• Transitioned to digital resources where possible, including surveys and certificates to reduce physical touch points
• Increased cleaning of all areas, in particular frequent use, and high touch point areas.

External venues

At all external venues where NIDA operates, we have liaised with the venue to ensure they comply with government guidelines around COVID-19 safety and are able to support NIDA best practice standards.

If you have a concern about NIDA’s COVID-19 safe practices, witness a breach of this code of conduct or need to report a case or close contact with a person infected with COVID-19, please contact NIDA Corporate on corporate@nida.edu.au or 1300 650 357.