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Russell Kennedy hosting COVID-19 webinar for aged care operators tomorrow

Apr 29 2020 Updated May 3, 2023

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The law firm will be looking at how aged care operators can manage the rights of residents and staff during COVID-19.

Topics will include flu vaccinations and visitation, staffing, residents’ rights and compliance issues.

The webinar will run from 2pm to 3pm (AEST), Friday 1 May, via Zoom.

It is free to attend but bookings are essential as places are limited.

RSVP here.

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