• No overarching venue limit
• Density quotient of 1 person per 2 sqm applies when using a COVID Check-in Marshal, otherwise density quotient of 1 person per 4sqm applies
• Check in upon entry using the Service Victoria app, even if visit is less than 15 minutes. Visitors should use their own device to self-check-in if they can. But if they can’t, you can check visitors in without using the app by using a Kiosk check-in service

Private gatherings: up to 15 visitors per day, together or separately; including dependents (infants under 12months not included in cap).

Public gathering: permitted for up to 50 people.

Funerals: permitted with cap of 300 people subject to density quotient (People necessary to conduct the funeral and infants under 12 months old are not counted towards this cap).

Weddings: permitted with cap of 300 people subject to density quotient

Communities Facilities:

• No overarching venue cap
• No group limits
• Density quotient of 1 person per 2 sqm when using a COVID Check-in Marshal, otherwise density quotient of 1 person per 4sqm applies

Face coverings:

• Face masks are mandatory indoors (not at home) for anyone aged 12 and above, unless an exception applies.
• Face masks must be worn outdoors for anyone aged 12 and above if 1.5 m distance cannot be maintained, from people who are not members of your household or your intimate partner.
• Click here for exceptions

Workplaces:

• Office work – 75% return or up to 30 people if total workplace is 40 or less
• subject to density quotient of 1 person per 2sqm
• QR code check-in compulsory
• All people within offices are required to wear masks (unless you are working alone)

Care facilities: Two visitors at a time, up to five per day, except for end of life (Two visitors at a time with no total limit per day); Do not have to be from the same household and no time limit

Hospitals: Two visitors at a time, up to five per day, except for end of life (Two visitors at a time with no total limit per day); Do not have to be from the same household and no time limit

For best practice tips including singing, baptism, morning tea, please click here.

• Face coverings must be worn indoors and outdoors (where physical distancing cannot be maintained) and must be carried at all times. Click here for exceptions.
• Private gatherings up to 15 visitors per day, together or separately; including dependents (infants under 12months not included in cap)
• Public gathering permitted for up to 50 people
• Religious gatherings and ceremonies are permitted for up to 300 people per venue (no group limits); density quotient of 1 person per 4 sqm applies (Minimum number of people necessary to conduct a religious activity and infants under 12 months old are not counted towards this cap).
• Funerals permitted with cap of 300 people subject to density quotient (People necessary to conduct the funeral and infants under 12 months old are not counted towards this cap).
• Weddings permitted with cap of 300 people subject to density quotient
• Communities Facilities open with cap of 300 people per venue (no group limit) and density quotient of 1 person per 4sqm applies. Venues less than 600sqm can operate with lesser of density quotient of 1 person per 2 sqm or venue cap of 150 patrons provided they have a COVID Check-in Marshal at the entrance to require check in.
• Check in upon entry using the Service Victoria app, even if visit is less than 15 minutes. Visitors should use their own device to self-check-in if they can. But if they can’t, you can check visitors in without using the app by using a Kiosk check-in service.
• Workplaces: Work from home requirement removed. Office work – 75% return or up to 30 people if total workplace is 40 or less, subject to density quotient of 1 person per 4sqm; QR code check-in compulsory
• Care facilities: Two visitors at a time, up to five per day, except for end of life (Two visitors at a time with no total limit per day); Do not have to be from the same household and no time limit
• Hospitals: Two visitors at a time, up to five per day, except for end of life (Two visitors at a time with no total limit per day); Do not have to be from the same household and no time limit

For best practice tips including singing, baptism, morning tea, please click here.

FAQ for Melbourne

Regional Victoria

• Face coverings must be worn indoors and outdoors (where physical distancing cannot be maintained) and must be carried at all times. Click here for exceptions.
• Private gatherings up to 15 visitors per day, together or separately; including dependents (infants under 12months not included in cap)
• Public gathering permitted for up to 50 people
• Religious gatherings and ceremonies: No overarching venue limit. Density quotient of 1 person per 2 sqm applies when using a COVID Check-in Marshal, otherwise density quotient of 1 person per 4sqm applies
• Funerals permitted with cap of 300 people subject to density quotient (People necessary to conduct the funeral and infants under 12 months old are not counted towards this cap).
• Weddings permitted with cap of 300 people subject to density quotient
• Communities Facilities: open with a density quotient of 1 person per 2 sqm when using a COVID Check-in Marshal, otherwise density quotient of 1 person per 4sqm applies; No overarching venue cap; No group limits
• Check in upon entry using the Service Victoria app, even if visit is less than 15 minutes. Visitors should use their own device to self-check-in if they can. But if they can’t, you can check visitors in without using the app by using a Kiosk check-in service.
• Workplaces: Work from home requirement removed. Office work – 75% return or up to 30 people if total workplace is 40 or less, subject to density quotient of 1 person per 2sqm; QR code check-in compulsory
• Care facilities: Two visitors at a time, up to five per day, except for end of life (Two visitors at a time with no total limit per day); Do not have to be from the same household and no time limit
• Hospitals: Two visitors at a time, up to five per day, except for end of life (Two visitors at a time with no total limit per day); Do not have to be from the same household and no time limit

For best practice tips including singing, baptism, morning tea, please click here.

FAQ Regional Victoria

• Movement between Melbourne and regional Victoria unrestricted
• Face coverings must be worn indoors and outdoors (where physical distancing cannot be maintained) and must be carried at all times; Click here for exceptions.
• Private gatherings limited to two adults + dependents per day
• Public gathering permitted for up to 20 people
• Religious gatherings and ceremonies are permitted for up to 150 people per venue* (75 people indoors, 75 people outdoors); density quotient of 1 person per 4 sqm applies (Minimum number of people necessary to conduct a religious activity and children under 12 months old are not counted towards this cap).
• Funerals permitted with cap of 70 people (People necessary to conduct the funeral and children under 12 months old are not counted towards this cap).
• Weddings permitted with 20 person cap including 2 people being married, celebrant and 2 witnesses
• Communities Facilities open with cap of 150 people per venue^ (including no more than 75 people indoors and group size of 10 people) and density quotient of 1 person per 4sqm applies.
• Check in upon entry using the Service Victoria app, even if visit is less than 15 minutes. Visitors should use their own device to self-check-in if they can. But if they can’t, you can check visitors in without using the app by using a Kiosk check-in service.
• Workplaces cap at 50% or 20 people (whichever is greater); work from home if you can; QR code check-in compulsory
• Care facilities – visitors only permitted for end of life care or essential care and support
• Hospitals – visitors only permitted for end of life care, to support a partner or parent accompanying a child

* This means that if your church meets the density quotient, you can have up to 150 people on site but only 75 people allowed indoors, another 75 will have to be outdoors. Minimum number of people necessary to conduct a religious activity and children under 12 months old are not counted towards this cap.

^ This means that if your community facility meets the density quotient, you can have up to 75 people in 7 groups of 10 and one group of 5 indoors + 75 people outdoors.

Note on group distancing: We rang the hotline and there are no clear directives on distancing between groups of people. We recommend keeping 2ms apart and not to mingle between groups.

For best practice tips including singing, baptism, morning tea, please click here.

FAQ for Melbourne

Regional Victoria

• Movement between Melbourne and regional Victoria unrestricted
• Private gatherings allowed – 5 adults + dependents per day.
• Public gathering: permitted for up to 50 people.
• Face coverings must be worn indoors and outdoors (where physical distancing cannot be maintained) and must be carried at all times; Click here for exceptions.
• Religious gatherings and ceremonies are permitted for up to 300 people per venue + plus the minimum number of people necessary to conduct a religious activity; density quotient of 1 person per 4sqm applies. (Children under 12 months old are not counted towards this cap)
• Funerals permitted with cap of 100 people + those necessary to conduct the funeral. Children under 12 months old are not counted towards this cap.
• Weddings permitted with 50 person cap including 2 people being married, celebrant and 2 witnesses.
• Communities Facilities open with cap of 300 people per venue* (max group size of 50 people) and density quotient of 1 person per 4sqm applies. Venues less than 600sqm can operate with lesser of density quotient of 1 person per 2 or venue cap of 150 patrons provided they have a COVID Marshal at the entrance to confirm ‘green tick’ check in before entry.
• Check in upon entry using the Service Victoria app, even if visit is less than 15 minutes. Visitors should use their own device to self-check-in if they can. But if they can’t, you can check visitors in without using the app by using a Kiosk check-in service.
• Office cap at 70% or 30 people (whichever is greater); work from home if you can; QR code check-in compulsory
• Care facilities – visitors only permitted for end of life care or essential care and support
• Hospitals – visitors only permitted for end of life care, to support a partner or parent accompanying a child

* This means that if your community facility meets the density quotient, you can have up to 6 groups of 50 people per venue.

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FAQ Regional Victoria

• Can leave home for any reason within 25km; only reasons to go further than 25km will be for work, education, caregiving or getting a vaccination. You must not travel more than 25km from your home to attend a place of worship. 
• Travel into regional Victoria not allowed, exceptions apply.
• The 25km travel limit does not apply to attending a funeral or wedding. If you live in metropolitan Melbourne, you can attend a funeral or wedding in regional Victoria but the Melbourne restrictions apply. This means the limit on the number of people who can attend is 10 people, if there is a metropolitan Melbourne resident in attendance. 
• Face coverings must be worn indoors and outdoors; Exception applies when recording/broadcasting. Click here for other exceptions.
• Private gatherings are not permitted. Therefore home church, micro church and any small groups will not be allowed to meet at home. Visiting intimate partner allowed. Single person bubbles will also be allowed.
• Public gathering permitted for up to 10 people.
• Religious gatherings and ceremonies at Churches are permitted capped at 50 people + plus the minimum number of people necessary to conduct a religious activity; density quotient of 1 person per 4sqm applies. (Children under 12 months old are not counted towards this cap)
• Funerals permitted with cap of 50 people + those necessary to conduct the funeral. Children under 12 months old are not counted towards this cap.
• Weddings permitted with 10 person cap including 2 people being married, celebrant and 2 witnesses
• Communities Facilities open with cap of 50 people (including group size of 10 people) and density quotient of 1 person per 4sqm applies.
• Check in upon entry using the Service Victoria app, even if visit is less than 15 minutes. Visitors should use their own device to self-check-in if they can. But if they can’t, you can check visitors in without using the app by using a Kiosk check-in service.
• Workplaces cap at 25% or 10 people (whichever is greater); work from home if you can; QR code compulsory from next week
• All students will return to face to face learning
• Care facilities – visitors only permitted for end of life care
• Hospitals – visitors only permitted for end of life care, to support a partner or parent accompanying a child

FAQ for Melbourne

Regional Victoria

• Can leave home for any reason; travelling to Metropolitan Melbourne not allowed ,exceptions apply. Travel within regional Victoria remains permitted
• Private gatherings allowed – 2 adults + dependents per day.
• Public gathering: permitted for up to 20 people.
• Face coverings must be worn indoors and outdoors (where physical distancing cannot be maintained) and must be carried at all times; Click here for exceptions.
• Religious gatherings and ceremonies at Churches are permitted capped at 150 people + plus the minimum number of people necessary to conduct a religious activity, including no more than 75 people allowed indoors; density quotient of 1 person per 4sqm applies. (Children under 12 months old are not counted towards this cap)
• Funerals permitted with cap of 75 people + those necessary to conduct the funeral. Children under 12 months old are not counted towards this cap.
• Weddings permitted with 20 person cap including 2 people being married, celebrant and 2 witnesses.
• Communities Facilities open with cap of 150 people (including no more than 75 people indoors, max group size of 10 people) and density quotient of 1 person per 4sqm applies.
• Check in upon entry using the Service Victoria app, even if visit is less than 15 minutes. Visitors should use their own device to self-check-in if they can. But if they can’t, you can check visitors in without using the app by using a Kiosk check-in service.
• Office cap at 50% or 20 people (whichever is greater); work from home if you can; QR code compulsory from next week
• Care facilities – visitors only permitted for end of life care
• Hospitals – visitors only permitted for end of life care, to support a partner or parent accompanying a child

FAQ Regional Victoria

• Places of Worship: only live broadcast and pre-recording allowed – limit to 5 people
• Private and public gatherings will not be permitted. Therefore home church, micro church and any small groups will not be allowed to meet. Visiting intimate partner allowed. Single person bubbles will also be allowed.
• Weddings not allowed, exception applies
• Funerals – 10 people allowed
• There will be five reasons to leave home: Food and supplies; Authorised work and study* ; Care and caregiving; Exercise; Getting vaccinated
• Exercise and shopping will be limited to 10 kilometres from home. Shopping is limited to one person per day, per household; Exercise is limited up to two hours, with one other person or members of your household.
• Face masks must be worn inside and outdoors – everywhere except your own home.

* Year 11 and 12 students will return to face-to-face learning (including students in other year levels who are doing a Unit 3/4 VCE or VCAL subject, while that class is being taught). Some outdoor jobs will be added to the authorised work list – landscaping, painting, installing solar panels, or letterboxing

FAQ on Religion and Ceremony – Melbourne

Regional Victoria

• Regional Victorians can leave home for any reason
• Face coverings must be worn indoors and outdoors (where physical distancing cannot be maintained) and must be carried at all times
• Private gatherings are not permitted. Therefore home church, micro church and any small groups will not be allowed to meet. Visiting intimate partner allowed. Single person bubbles will also be allowed
• Public gathering: permitted for up to 10 people
• Work from home if you can
• All students will return to face to face learning
• Religious gatherings and ceremonies at Churches are permitted capped at 50 people + 1 faith leader and with density quotient of 1 person per 4sqm
• Funerals permitted with cap of 50 people
• Weddings permitted with 10 person cap including 2 people being married, celebrant and 2 witnesses
• Check in upon entry using the Service Victoria app, even if your visit is less than 15 minutes.
• Care facilities – visitors only permitted for end of life care
• Hospitals – visitors only permitted for end of life care, to support a partner or parent accompanying a child

FAQ on Religion and Ceremony – Regional Victoria