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Vaccinating the highest-risk groups first was the plan. But people with disability are being left behind

  • Written by Helen Dickinson, Professor, Public Service Research, UNSW
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With Australia’s COVID vaccination campaign set to open up to over 50s on May 3, many at-risk Australians eligible under phase 1A are still waiting.

Last week we learned only 6.5% of residents in disability care homes had received the vaccine.

Aged care is faring slightly better, with roughly 30% of aged-care facilities having...

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