Important news for dog groomers in lockdown…
The PIAA has reached out to Health NSW to gain some clarification around the operation of grooming services.
Please see their response below.
Thank you for your enquiry about pet grooming salons and mobile services. The NSW Health COVID-19 Public Health Response Branch has been asked to respond.
Under the Public Health (COVID-19 Temporary Movement and Gathering Restrictions) Order 2021, pet grooming services are not directed to close.
Please note that, effective from the beginning of 29 July 2021, persons in the Greater Sydney area may only leave their place of residence to obtain pet grooming services within their LGA or within 10 km of their place of residence, unless the services are not reasonably available within those limits.
As well, additional restrictions apply to persons who live in the Fairfield, Canterbury-Bankstown, Liverpool, Cumberland, Blacktown, Campbelltown, Georges River and Parramatta local government areas (LGA). They may only leave their residence to attend work outside of their LGA if they are an authorised worker.
The list of authorised workers is published on the NSW Government website. It excludes pet grooming services unless there is an immediate animal welfare reason. Persons in these LGAs may not leave their LGA to provide pet grooming services, unless there is an immediate animal welfare reason.
As well, please note the following worker testing requirements apply;
Persons who live or stay in the Greater Sydney area including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour, must have a COVID-19 test in the 7 days before working if they work at a place 50km or more outside Greater Sydney.
These workers must carry proof of their COVID-19 test such as an SMS text message on their phone or an email, and must show the proof to their manager and a police officer if asked.
They do not need to get the results of your COVID-19 test before going to or staying at work.
For you’re the safety of pet grooming service providers and the safety of their clients, NSW Health encourages the rescheduling of any grooming services that can be delayed or are not required for animal welfare reasons.
The Public Health Orders are subject to change. To keep up to date with the latest news and changes please visit the NSW Government website.
Kind regards
COVID-19 Public Health Response Branch
1 Reserve Road, St Leonards, New South Wales 2065
MOH-PHEOPlanning-Regulatory-Safety@health.nsw.gov.au
www.health.nsw.gov.au
There is also some brief guidance on pet grooming services here under Common questions about the rules | NSW Government
Health NSW will be updating content with the new rules re 10km effective today, and the 5km rule announced today (awaiting details on this).
Please check our website for further updates as they come to hand.