10 April 2026
From time to time, our residential care homes may be impacted by outbreaks of transmissible infections, including but not limited to COVID-19, respiratory infections and gastroenteritis-like illnesses. When this occurs, visitors may be asked to take additional precautionary measures to protect themselves, residents, and staff.
If you’re visiting during an outbreak, you can find helpful guidance on PPE and hand hygiene in these short videos: how to wear a mask, how to wash your hands with soap, and how to sanitise your hands.
Below, you’ll find a list of IRT Residential Care Homes currently managing an active outbreak, along with any restrictions in place.
We update this information regularly to help you stay informed and plan your visits appropriately. Please check back often, especially before visiting, and consider calling the residential care home directly for the most up-to-date advice.
| Active outbreaks | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRT Residential Care Home | Type of virus | Location of positive cases | PPE / testing requirements | Open for visitors |
| Marco Polo Woonona | COVID-19 | Avondale and Elouera | All visitors are asked to wear a Particulate Filter Respirator (PFR) mask, with the addition of a face shield for visitors to Avondale. | Yes. Please reconsider your visit if you are feeling unwell or experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms. |
| IRT Peakhurst | Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) | Pearce and Jamieson cottages | All visitors are asked to wear full PPE including a Particulate Filter Respirator (PFR) mask, face shield, gown and gloves. Visitors also need to complete their own rapid antigen test within 72 hours of visiting. | Yes |
| IRT Peakhurst | COVID-19 | Elizabeth Kemp Cottage | All visitors are asked to wear full PPE including a Particulate Filter Respirator (PFR) mask, face shield, gown and gloves. Visitors also need to complete their own rapid antigen test within 72 hours of visiting. | Yes |
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