10 July 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 |
| Macarthur Place | COVID-19 and rhinovirus | Ground floor and Level 1 | Anyone visiting a COVID or rhinovirus-positive resident are required to wear full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). All other visitors are required to wear Particulate Filter Respirators (PFR) masks and face shields. | Yes |
| Edgewood Gardens | COVID-19 | Elouera | Visitors to the care home are to wear a Particulate Filter Respirator (PFR) mask and face shield, and to complete a Rapid Antigen Test on arrival. Visitors to confirmed cases are asked to inform staff when signing in, as additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required. | Yes |
| Dalmeny Place | Rhinovirus | Wagonga and Lake View Lodge | Visitors are asked to wear surgical masks and Rapid Antigen Tests are available upon entry. | Yes |
| Tarrawanna Court | Whooping cough | Cockatoo and Kingfisher | Visitors are asked to wear a surgical mask. Older people, young children and people who are immunocompromised are encouraged to reconsider visiting due to the health risks associated with whooping cough. | Yes |
| William Beach Gardens | Rhinovirus | Akuna Cottage | Visitors are asked to wear surgical masks, which are available upon entry. | Yes |
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