Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice

Given the continuing very low rates of community transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19), schools in Victoria can begin returning to on-site schooling.

For the complete statement, read:

• Victorian Chief Health Officer's advice for schools
  
• Victorian Chief Health Officer's advice for schools
  

The Victorian Government has announced it will gradually ease restrictions – while we continue to ensure the safety of our state.

New arrangements came into effect at 11.59pm on Sunday 31 May.

Find out more about the gradual easing of restrictions on the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) website.

Victorian students, teachers and support staff have begun a staged return to on-site schooling. This follows advice from the Victorian Chief Health Officer.

The return to school will take place in two stages. This will give the Victorian Chief Health Officer and Government time to monitor and evaluate the effects that the staged return to school has on the increased movement of people and transmission within the community.

Monday 25 May was a pupil free day.

Students in Prep – Grade 2, Year 11 and 12 and all students in specialist schools, returned to school on Tuesday 26 May 2020.

Students in Grade 3 – Year 10 will continue to learn from home, until they return to school on Tuesday 9 June.

Find more information about the staged return to face-to-face teaching. 

For more information about learning from home, visit:

• Information for parents and guardians
• Information for schools, teachers and principals
  

A state of emergency has been declared in Victoria to manage coronavirus (COVID-19).

This provides the Chief Health Officer with additional powers to issue directions to help contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and keep Victorians safe.

For more information, visit the Department of Health and Human Services.

From 9pm AEDT 20 March 2020, only Australian citizens, residents and immediate family members can travel to Australia.

From 11.59pm AEDT 28 March 2020, all travellers arriving in Australia will be required to undertake a mandatory 14-day quarantine at designated facilities (for example, a hotel), in their port of arrival.

This includes students, children and staff who may be returning from overseas excursions or other travel. Any person who is self-isolating must not visit a school, TAFE or training provider, or early childhood service to pick up children or for any other reason.

The Department of Home Affairs provides information on the latest travel restrictions.