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23/12/2025

NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles following the notification of three confirmed cases of measles who were unknowingly infectious while visiting many locations across Sydney.

The new cases are known close contacts of a person who had measles recently in Sydney.

NSW Health is advising people who attended the Gran Torino Restaurant (24 Bay St, Double Bay) on the following dates to watch for the development of symptoms:

- Tuesday, 16 December, 1:55pm to 11:20pm
- Wednesday, 17 December, 1:55pm to 10:55pm
- Thursday, 18 December, 7:55am to 11:45pm (including Bar Torino)
- Friday, 19 December, 9:55am to 11:30pm (including Bar Torino)
- Saturday 20 December, 9:55am to 12am
- Sunday 21 December, 10am to 1pm.

Additionally, people who attended the following locations should watch for the development of symptoms. These locations do not pose an ongoing risk.

- Allianz Stadium on Saturday 20 December, 8pm to 11pm
- The Golden Sheaf (429 New South Head Rd, Double Bay) on Saturday 20 December, 4.55pm to 6:30pm
- Royal Oak Hotel (28 Bay St, Double Bay) on Saturday 20 December, 7:30pm to 8:30pm and 11pm to 12:30am
- Light rail and train at various locations in Inner West, Marrickville and Sydney CBD on Tuesday 16 December and Friday 19 December
- Various other locations in Double Bay, Mascot, Kirrawee, and Sydney CBD between Thursday 18 and Monday 22 December.

The list of exposure locations and times is being regularly updated. The full list of exposure locations is available here: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/measles/Pages/public-exposure-locations.aspx

Dr Jeremy McAnulty, Executive Director Health Protection NSW, said anyone who visited the above locations at those times should monitor for symptoms.

“Measles is a vaccine preventable disease that is spread through the air when someone who is infectious coughs or sneezes,” Dr McAnulty said.

“Symptoms to watch out for include fever, runny nose, sore eyes and a cough, usually followed three or four days later by a red, blotchy rash that spreads from the head to the rest of the body. It can take up to 18 days for symptoms to appear after an exposure, so it's important for people who visited these locations to look out for symptoms up until Friday 9 January 2026.”

For more information on measles, visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/measles/Pages/public-exposure-locations.aspx

If you, or a loved one, is experiencing measles symptoms, or have questions about measles, please call your GP or healthdirect on 1800 022 222.

23/12/2025

Feeling overwhelmed about how and when to use sunscreen?

Using SPF 50+ sunscreen provides good protection against harmful UV radiation, reducing your skin cancer risk.

You should use at least 7 teaspoons of sunscreen in total when covering your body, applying it 20 minutes before you head outdoors.

To best protect your skin, we recommend taking all 5 steps before you head out:

👕 Slip on protective clothing
☀️ Slop on SPF 50 sunscreen every two hours
👒 Slap on a wide-brimmed hat
🌳 Seek shade throughout the day
🕶️ Slide on sunnies

23/12/2025

🚧 Double demerits start at midnight tonight and continue until 11:59pm, Sunday 4 January 2026.

NSW Police Force will target speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt and motorcycle helmet offences this double demerits period 🚗

23/12/2025

If you're travelling or simply enjoying the festive season break, be sure to check your list twice:

- ensure you have enough medication
- ensure you have recent prescriptions for medicines you may need over this period.

Some GPs have limited availability during this time.
Find out more: www.health.nsw.gov.au/summer/Pages/default.aspx

23/12/2025

Emergencies can happen anytime – and NDIS participants are disproportionately at risk without careful planning from providers.

The emergency management provider alert helps providers:

✅ Plan and account for participants’ individual needs in emergencies
✅ Train and prepare staff for confident and effective responses
✅ Keep critical supports and services running, even during disruptions

It also includes plan templates, checklists for various emergency scenarios, and guidance on including participants in planning.

Download the provider alert here: https://bit.ly/4pPathu

20/12/2025

⏳ Don’t miss out! Expressions of Interest for the NDIS Commission’s Consultative Forums close soon. Your voice will help inform our decision making and regulatory priorities, in line with the NDIS Act 2013.

We’re looking for Advisory Council members who have:

✔️ Lived experience of disability
✔️ Leadership in advocacy, governance, policy or service delivery
✔️ Knowledge of disability rights, quality assurance, or related sectors

And Forum members with:

✔️ Operational knowledge of the disability sector
✔️ Understanding of regulatory and safeguarding requirements
✔️ Insights to help strengthen the sector

Apply by Friday 9 January 2026 via the link in the comments.

19/12/2025

The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission is an independent agency established to improve the quality and safety of NDIS supports and services.

You can learn more about its role and purpose at 💻 https://ow.ly/bZ4J50XCrKE

19/12/2025

We’ve tightened registration requirements for Plan Management providers. During the registration audit and assessment process, these providers must now be able to prove that all relevant staff have appropriate qualifications, professional body memberships, and NDIS worker screening checks. This also applies to registration renewals.

Plan Managers help NDIS participants manage their plan funding by monitoring plan budgets, managing NDIS claims, paying providers and keeping track of how much funding is left on a plan, so it’s vital they have the right skills, experience and qualifications for the job.

For information about accepted qualifications and professional memberships, see the link to the guide in the comments.

18/12/2025

Mandatory registration for supported independent living (SIL) and platform providers will start on 1 July 2026.

This change will strengthen oversight and ensure providers are accountable for meeting quality and safety standards. Registered providers must pass audits, suitability assessments, and comply with strict worker screening and incident reporting requirements.

This announcement follows extensive consultation and aligns with recommendations from the NDIS Review, Disability Royal Commission, NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce, and the NDIS Commission’s Own Motion Inquiries.

We will share guidance on transition arrangements in early 2026, giving providers time to prepare while maintaining continuity of support.

See the link to the media release in the comments.

17/12/2025