THE DECADE IS MARKED BY A TUMULTUOUS START
The decade of the 2020s begins with significant bushfires in NSW, VIC, QLD, ACT, WA and SA.
The World Health Organisation declares the Coronavirus (COVID-19) a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) on 30 January 2020. The Australian Government closes its borders, effective from 19 March 2020.
The AISSA provides ongoing updates to its member schools, starting with its first formal advice on the Novel Coronavirus on 24 January, and continues to offer critical guidance on school operations throughout the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
Over 188 updates are given in 2020 through the AISSA website and communication materials, offering critical advice on school operations as the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly evolved, with multiple updates on some days reflecting the fast-changing situation and the essential role of schools