Published Tuesday, 12 October, 2021 at 03:04 PM, Minister for Health and Ambulance ServicesThe Honourable Yvette D'Ath. COVID-19 Update for our Customers - Bunnings Trade AU COVID-19 update for our customers What we're doing to help you shop safely We continue to have a number of COVID-safe measures in place to help team and customers stay safe, including: Increased cleaning particularly for counters, trolleys and baskets throughout the day For testing, Bunnings car parks worked really, as people could get tested in their cars, Bennett said. Starting Wednesday 16 March, the first vaccination pop-ups will open at the following Bunnings locations in Melbourne and regional Victoria, with each operating between 8:00am and 12:00pm: Approximately 53 per cent of residents aged 16 and over in the City of Melton, 52.3 per cent of residents in the City of Greater Dandenong, and 65.6 per cent of residents in the City of Wodonga have had three doses of the vaccine. 'Super Vax Weekend' to run over the weekend of November 6 to 7. Bunnings backtracks on vaccination status requirement for - Stuff OZ Minerals, with a sharemarket capitalisation of $7.5 billion, has large mines in northern South Australia. But they can require certain work to be done only by vaccinated workers, based on the risk of contracting and transmitting Covid-19. Clinics will operate from the weekend of November 6-7. Workplaces should also encourage staff to practice good hygiene, seek appropriate treatment for illness and stay home when they are unwell. Companies that are hoping to get staff back into the office are optimistic that the NSW governments decision on Thursday to drop mask requirements in offices when the state reaches an 80 per cent double dose vaccination rate will boost attendance but the move has not formally changed plans. He said while he was vaccinated with the Pfizer jab, it was still a personal choice, and he respected the laws and rules of every country. Vaccination Pop-Ups Coming To A Bunnings Near You, 220311 - Vaccination Pop-Ups Coming To A Bunnings Near You.pdf, Cnr Cheltenham Rd and Springvale Rd, Keysborough (16 to 20 March), shopping areas such as Queen Victoria Market, Highpoint and The Mall in West Heidelberg, regional events such as the Cohuna Show the Elmore Tractor Pull, community houses, centres and sporting facilities in Moreland, Melton, Mildura and more. Woolworths provides up to eight hours of paid vaccination leave for frontline staff. Many of our team have already completed this simple step, and we expect remaining team members to complete this in the coming week., READ MORE: * Healthcare company rejects claims by unvaccinated worker * Covid-19: Education, health and disability sector to be brought under vaccine mandate from Monday * Mandates and certificates pushing unvaccinated into a corner, as employment opportunities shrink. Get it each weekday afternoon. Mass COVID vaccine hub at old Belmont Bunnings site opens as Hunter The head of hardware giant Bunnings has revealed a small number of employees plan to quit over opposition to vaccination as major employers such as BHP and News Corp begin to roll out vaccine mandates for their staff. After previously saying retail workers who chose not to share their Covid-19 vaccination status would have to take leave, Bunnings has changed its approach. People understand the imperative to get vaccinated and a lot of people are looking for access to the vaccine, and so we think this will hopefully be a convenient and simple way for people to get vaccinated, Mr Comyn said on ABC Radio. His spokesperson referred to general comments about the vaccine rollout changes made by the prime minister. You can also get your COVID-19 vaccination at an approved GP or pharmacy via the Vaccine Clinic Finder. SPC chief executive Robert Giles is eyeing a deadline of November 30 and hopes vaccination supply logjams will be fixed well before then to enable all staff to adhere to the directive. We continue to encourage our colleagues to step forward to get their jab, when theyre eligible. A Message To Our Customers (English) - Bunnings New Zealand He said vaccinations were the ticket to freedom, no matter the country. The booking system is still experiencing some problems. The pop-ups will focus on a range of outer metropolitan and regional locations, increasing points of access to the vaccine in key Local Government Areas. Qld Bunnings stores to provide COVID vaccinations COVID vaccine Australia: CEOs say carrots, not sticks, should drive "Workers are at risk every. Its a personal choice, but I think its got to be about opening up, its got to be about a carrot, not the stick show all the incentives, show all the clinical data, and let people make great adult decisions, he said. Mike Schneider, Bunnings Managing Director said we're really pleased to be helping Queensland Health with the rollout of community vaccinations across South East Queensland by hosting hubs in 33 of our store carparks. News Corp has told staff they will need to be vaccinated to enter company buildings from next year.Credit:Rhett Wyman. It comes as vaccine mandates are being implemented Australia-wide in various workplaces and industries. Spoof Bunnings Ad So Good People Thought It Was A Real Bunnings Ad - B&T Currently just over 70 per cent of eligible Queenslanders have received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, with 52.7 per cent now fully vaccinated. I am also highly adaptable and strive to continuously learn and improve.<br><br>My greatest strength lies in system optimisation and development; always looking . Several clinics to be rolled out at Bunnings stores across WA. Dredging crews uncover waste in seemingly clear waterways, Emily was studying law when she had to go to court. Bunnings stores offer pop up Covid vaccines in QLD stores | Herald Sun COVID-19 vaccines are coming to Bunnings stores across Victoria from next week as part of a partnership with the hardware chain to make vaccination more convenient for families. 5 years of experience working in retail operations and 5 years in inventory planning and system optimisation. Weve always tried to play an active role supporting the local communities where we operate, so providing space to Queensland Health to accelerate the vaccination rollout just makes sense. All vaccines administered by WA Health staff. The decision to use Bunnings as a vaccine destination is one of a number of strategies used by the Queensland Government to boost the state's vaccination rate. I think once you get to that 75 per cent, you can then start to get those freedoms back and so its a great incentive for people to get out there and get the vaccination, he said. Harry Styles is hotter than ever as he rocks the iconic BUNNINGS HAT Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. While a Bunnings spokesman stressed the company has not proactively approached the federal or state governments, it is open to coordinating such a plan. If you have any questions or would like to know more about the steps we are taking to protect our customers and team, you can contact usor call133 062. In Victoria, authorised workers including retail staff at Bunnings, must be fully vaccinated by November 26 to be able to continue working. The 'winter shot': Everything you need to know about getting your next COVID-19 booster, If you catch COVID again, will your symptoms be worse? You can also save time in-store with the Bunnings Product Finder App. Key points: Up to seven vaccination pop-up clinics will be set up at Bunnings stores A repurposed police 'booze bus' will become a mobile clinic In an email to staff, seen by The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, News Corp chief executive Michael Miller noted that any employee in NSW or Victoria who was unable to work remotely would be required to get vaccinated due to state health directions. We continue to have a number of COVID-safe measures in place to help team and customers stay safe, including: You can also save time in-store with the Bunnings Product Finder App. Sunday, 24 October 2021. . In line with government guidance, we recognise the path forward is through widespread vaccination in Australia, and we are looking at a range of practical ways to support that while protecting communities and workforces.. Bunnings vaccinations hailed a success, but no reopening date set Our teams are doing an incredible job working hard and doing their best to help customers get the products that they need. Meanwhile, Queenslanders have been lining up at pop-up vaccination clinics at Bunnings carparks across the state over the past few weeks. Jab and go: Bunnings offers to host vaccination hubs to help get After that, they can access leave without pay, but in Victoria, its very clear you need to be vaccinated by November 26, or you cant come to the site. Its a supply problem, not a demand problem, Ms Bligh said. We continue to encourage our colleagues to step forward to get their jab, when theyre eligible. Customers are also welcome to shop onlineor use our contactlessDrive & Collectservice. What weve been very clear with all governments across Australia, New Zealand and health departments is if theres a way we can help, we are absolutely there to help, Mr Schneider said. We have committed to giving them the time off work they need to get it done, Mr McEwan said. Managing director Andrew Cole takes a practical approach and does not think mandatory vaccinations are the answer. Bunnings Warehouse offers to host vaccination hubs Bunnings and Dolly Parton are being used to boost public confidence in the vaccine. The petition highlights the fact that 29 Covid exposures occurred in Bunnings stores across the state since the latest outbreak was identified back in June this year. Bunnings car parks were successfully used for Covid testing and epidemiologists say the well-known chain is ideally positioned to offer coronavirus vaccinations to a large section of the community. Weve previously supported the government and the community by hosting Covid-19 testing in some of our store car parks and were always open to discussing further support directly with the government, Poole said when asked by Guardian Australia about the possibility of hosting vaccination hubs. Vaccination Pop-Ups Coming To A Bunnings Near You National cabinet encourages wearing masks to combat COVID-19. You can do it all this weekend at Bunnings." According to the vaccination drive, this weekend shoppers can get their jab while getting onto odd jobs at selected Bunnings stores across the State. Be advised that within Bunnings stores: Video surveillance is utilised Vehicles may be in operation We reserve the right to inspect all bags and vehicles on exit Pets are permitted if: Secured safely in a vehicle On a lead and wearing a muzzle Carried Sitting in a trolley Assistance animals are always welcome. It doesnt do anyone any favours going out and then protesting in the way that people are protesting, he said. Headquartered in Sydney, CBA and Westpac were on the front foot this week, announcing plans to offer the jab at work for branch staff and their families in Sydneys affected local government areas. About 53 per cent of residents 16 and over from the City of Melton, 52.3 per cent from the City of Greater Dandenong, and 65.6 per cent from the City of Wodonga have had three vaccine doses to date. Bennett also said such a vaccination site would work best if it used a combination of bookings and walk-in appointments to avoid vaccine wastage. The Guardian contacted the federal health minister, Greg Hunt, for comment. When vaccines become available we would like to be able to distribute them from our medical facilities, he said. COVID-19 Vaccine Policy - Policies & Procedures The incident was believed to have occurred at a Bunnings in Western Australia. SPC, which makes Ardmona canned tomatoes and Goulburn Valley packaged fruit, became the first Australian company to mandate vaccines for all 700 staff. If you see a vaccination clinic at your local Bunnings and havent yet been vaccinated, please walk in and get the jab. Zonda People is an equal opportunity employer. Ally Foster @allyjfoster 3 min read April 22, 2021 - 11:31AM Mandatory vaccines will also apply to workers in some local government areas of Sydney. COVID-19 Update for our Customers - Bunnings Trade NZ We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Australians could potentially pick up a sizzling sausage when getting their Covid jab with hardware giant Bunnings offering its car parks as mass vaccination hubs. Wesfarmers chief executive Rob Scott, who oversees a company with 115,000 staff across retail. As Employment NZ explains on its website, businesses not subjected to mandates cannot require individuals to be vaccinated. With around 10,000 Westpac employees living in the eight most impacted Sydney [local government areas], it is a heartland area for our organisation, Mr King said. Cutting off a large proportion of the workforce in this current environment does not make sense.. If people go to Bunnings and can get their sausage sandwich after their vaccine on the way out, thats a good thing, he said. Kippa-Ring Vaccination Location (former Village Wholesale Centre) 8am-3.50pm. InfraBuild encourages our people to get vaccinated in line with public health advice, he said. 12/10/2021. As part of an initiative to get people in harder-to-reach areas vaccinated, WA Vaccine Commander Chris Dawson introduced a re-purposed 'booze bus',which will be used at new pop-up clinics to help administer vaccines along with transporting equipment and staff. Shock change coming to Bunnings stores Aussies need to know about Some Bunnings staff to quit over vaccines as businesses wrestle with mandates. A spokeswoman for Allens said: Our experience across our offices has been that numbers in the office tend to be lower when there is a mask requirement.. COVID-19 vaccine rollout at Bunnings, Officeworks under new proposal to He also said the federal government should be prioritising vaccines for essential retail workers. Victorians 12 and older will be able to attend without a booking to receive their first, second or third dose. Quotes attributable to Minister for Health Martin Foley, The vaccine is the most important tool in the COVIDSafe toolkit and now you can get it at Bunnings. InfraBuild, which runs steel plants at Rooty Hill in western Sydney and at Laverton in Victoria, along with a national steel distribution business, has a workforce of 4000. These muppets are becoming nothing more than a good laugh, commented one person on the video. It has now joined Australias business community, including the National Australia Bank and the Business Council of Australia, offering to help speed up the vaccine rollout and reopen the economy. Bunnings chief operating officer, Deb Poole, said the company was open to offering its premises as mass vaccination hubs if the government requested assistance. Fortescue Metals, which has delivered enormous wealth to founder Andrew Forrest and its shareholders from the iron ore boom, is wary of throttling some of that growth if the pool of workers already in short supply is limited further by a mandatory vaccination push. If you have any questions or would like to know more about the steps we are taking to protect our customers and team, contact us online or call 1800 803 037. Australias biggest steelmaker, BlueScope, which runs the Port Kembla steel plant near Wollongong, said it was actively encouraging its staff to get vaccinated, but has stopped short of making it mandatory. The Victorian Government acknowledges Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria and pays respect to their cultures and Elders past, present and emerging. The video depicts the man chanting you can stick your vaccine mandate up youre a**, to the tune of the popular childrens song Shell Be Coming Round the Mountain. 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We hope that people do the research, get the confidence, get the jab - thats our message.. So not only can you get the vaccine at established Queensland Health vaccination centres, GPs, pharmacies and outreach clinics you will also be able to get your jab at one of 33 Bunnings stores this weekend. The vaccine mandates will result in close to 300,000 workers across the three companies coming under the "no jab, no job" orders as they seek to protect staff and keep stores open as restrictions. Now is the critical time to get vaccinated we have the supply, we have the capacity, and we want people to come and get vaccinated now, the Minister said. Mass COVID vaccine hub at old Belmont Bunnings site opens as Hunter people share reasons for getting the jab By Anita Beaumont Updated July 19 2021 - 2:36am, first published 2:00am Hub: Former Belmont Bunnings opened as a mass vaccination hub on Monday. Health Minister Yvette DAth said Queensland Health was working hard to reach as many corners of the state as possible through targeted pop-up vaccination clinics. Westpac CEO Peter King said the bank would offer employees in south-western and western Sydney jabs at on-site vaccination hubs as a way of protecting their health and crushing the outbreak on its doorstep. AUSTRALIA'S VACCINE ROLLOUT TOTAL VACCINE DOSES ADMINISTERED (based on Australians aged 16+) Use the arrows to view state-by-state breakdown VACCINATION RATES BY STATE VACCINATION RATES BY REGION Theyll make choices, and well need to make choices, and those will be hard ones, I suspect, he said. The mans efforts left those in the store stunned and social media divided. 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