In South Australia, you are a close contact if you: 

• Are an intimate partner of a Covid positive person. 
• Have spent more than 15 minutes, WITHOUT A MASK and in close proximity to a Covid positive person. 
• Have been notified by SA Health that you are a close contact. 
• Have been to an exposure site listed on the SA Health website.
• Have spent more than four hours in close proximity to a Covid positive person indoors WITH A MASK ON. 

If you have symptoms: 

• Get a PCR test immediately. This is much more reliable than a RAT. 
• Isolate immediately. Do not leave your room for any reason other than seeking a test or medical attention or to use a designated bathroom if you do not have an ensuite. Bathrooms for close contacts with symptoms will be clearly signed. 
• If your test is positive, please see the Covid-19 Positive Case FAQs.  

If your PCR is negative but you still have symptoms 

• You are still a close contact! 
• You must isolate in your room for seven days. Do not leave your room while you have symptoms unless it is to seek a test, medical attention, to use a designated bathroom if you do not have an ensuite. Bathrooms for close contacts with symptoms will be clearly signed. 
• Get a second PCR test on Day 6.  
• If your second PCR is negative, you can leave isolation at the end of Day 7. 
• If your second PCR is positive, please see the Covid-19 Positive Case FAQs. 

If you do not have symptoms 

• Get a PCR test immediately or use a RAT on Days 1, 3, 5 and 7. 
• You must isolate immediately in your room for seven days. 
• If your test results (either PCR or RAT) are negative and you do not have symptoms you must still complete your seven day isolation.
• You are permitted to leave your room to use the gardens, collect your meals from the dining room, seek a test or medical attention or use a designated bathroom, if you do not have an ensuite. Bathrooms for close contacts without symptoms will be clearly signed. 
• You must wear a mask at all times when outside your room. 
• Do not visit any other students or socialise in any way, this includes when exercising outside or collecting food. 
• If your test results (either PCR or RAT) are positive, even if you do not have symptoms, please see the COVID-19 Positive Case FAQS. 

If you develop symptoms 

• If you develop symptoms, even if a previous PCR or RAT test has been negative, you must do a PCR test immediately. 
• Remain in your room in isolation. Do not leave your room while you have symptoms unless it is to seek a test, medical attention, or to use a designated bathroom (clearly signed for close contacts with symptoms) if you do not have an ensuite.  
• Do not visit any other students or socialise in any way. Meals will be delivered to your room. 
• If you test positive, please see the COVID-19 Positive Case FAQS. 
• If you test negative, complete your seven day isolation requirements. This includes  having a Day 6 PCR test or Days 1, 3, 5 and 7 RATs. These tests (PCR or RATs) must all be negative for you to leave isolation after 7 days. 

To access these RATs free of charge you need to do the following:

• • You need to register as a close contact which will provide you with a receipt confirming your eligibility to collect RATs, the link is as follows:

• In one of the drop down boxes it will ask what site you are collecting RAT’s from.  Please enter Adelaide and note you will be able to pick them up by phoning the Tutor on Duty and collecting them from Wendy’s Office.
• As a close contacts you are required to test day 1,3,5 and 7. (So you will get 4 RATs).
• You will also be provided with an information sheet and are required to contact SA Health as per the instructions.

Victoria Park testing station is our closest location for PCR Testing. This is a drive through station and you do not need to book. If you do not have your own vehicle or are too unwell to make your way there, please contact your Tutor. 

• You have been invited to join a group on Teams on which you can select what meals you require. 
• If you are a close contact and have symptoms meals will be delivered to your room in disposable containers. Place them in your bin and ensure that bin bags are securely tied before cleaners collect them. 
• If you are a close contact and have no symptoms and a negative RAT test you can go to the dining room to collect your meals at the designated times. 

• If you have an ensuite, do not use any other bathrooms on College grounds while isolating. 
• If you do not have an ensuite, and have symptoms, you must use the bathrooms designated for close contacts with symptoms. These bathrooms are clearly signed. 
• If you do not have an ensuite, and do not have symptoms, you must use the bathrooms designated for close contacts with no symptoms. These bathrooms are clearly signed. 

• Always knock and do not enter a bathroom if someone else is there. Wait until they have left. 
• Keep bathroom windows open. 
• Do not leave any personal belongings in the shared bathrooms including towels, clothing or toiletries. 
• When leaving the bathroom take any personal rubbish with you and place in your own room bin. 

Rubbish to be collected by cleaners must be in a securely tied rubbish bag and can be left outside of your door each morning for collection.

If you have tested negative and have no symptoms: 

• you can leave your room to exercise in the College garden, tennis court, sundeck and courtyard areas by yourself – do not go to these areas if others are there.  
• If you have your own basketball, you can shoot hoops, but do not use a shared basketball. 
• If you need some fresh air and exercise then please make use of the rose garden or tennis court (by yourself, no matches!!). 
• A mask must be worn at all times that you’re outside of your room.  
• Be sure to wash and sanitise your hands frequently and whenever you are entering or leaving a shared area. 

• Do not access the grounds at the front of the College as this is where visitors come and go. 
• Do not interact closely with any visiting contractors/workers or staff. Be mindful of their safety and wellbeing too. 
• You cannot go into common areas within the College e.g. the gym, library, common room, enterprise deck, computing room or music rooms. 

• Unfortunately, you cannot have any visitors to your room. The door to your room should remain closed at all times, even when communicating with someone outside of your room. 
• For the safety of all, only residents, staff and essential workers/contractors approved by the Principal can enter the College. 

St Ann’s will provide you with a letter for your university, to confirm your isolation period and request special consideration for online learning, meeting any practical requirements of your course, meeting attendance requirements and possible extensions for submitting any coursework. Contact your university course coordinator to advise them of your isolation and provide them with the letter. 

Unfortunately, you cannot leave isolation to move your car. If you have a Council permit please call Tammy who is one of Adelaide City Council team leaders of Customer Centre. Tammy can be contacted at t.bria@cityofadelaide.com.au  

You will be required to provide the following details: 

• Student’s name  
• Contact number 
• Vehicle registration number 
• Description of the vehicle  
• Location of where the vehicle is parked   
• The dates the student is required to isolate 

• If you would like to complete your isolation at home you can. You must inform your Tutor when you are leaving and leave your keys in your room. You will be signed out electronically. You are required to travel directly to your home or other arranged place of isolation without stopping. For information on isolating at home visit Isolating if you are COVID-19 positive | SA Health 
• Please meet whoever is collecting you outside College grounds to ensure their safety. 

• Our current contract is based on a 32 weeks’ (224 days) minimum stay, beginning on 20th of February 2022 and ending on 27th of November 2022. There are 40 weeks between these two dates but at St Ann’s most students are only paying for 32 weeks. This allows you flexibility to check out of College to go home or to friends for holidays or weekends, and can include isolating at home, and you do not have to pay for the days that you are checked out. If you log into your student Portal you will see the amount of days (of the 224) you have left. If the number of days when you are checked in to College exceeds your 32 week contract you will be charged $65 per night.
• Please be aware that your contract ends on 27th of November 2022 and even if you have days left after that period you will not be able to use them, so make sure you watch your days on the portal and make the best use of them.

• This is completely normal so don’t give yourself a hard time about it. This is a challenging time. 
• Make use of Facetime, Zoom etc. It really makes a difference to actually see who you’re talking to. 
• Get some study done! 
• Watching too much Netflix? Don’t worry about it, we all are! 
• Think online games are silly but secretly always wanted to try? Do it! 
• Got that puzzle or book you’ve been meaning to start? Go for it! 
• Do you have grandparents or elderly relatives you haven’t seen for a while? They would be THRILLED with an actual hand written letter. Do it! (Just don’t post it until you’re out of isolation). 
• Love drawing, doodling, writing poetry or always wanted to try yoga? Now’s your chance. Sarahbeth Yoga on YouTube has some excellent, short routines perfect for small spaces. 

Please email info@stannscollege.edu.au 

First Steps after your positive COVID-19 result

Close Contacts

Isolation and quarantine advice for COVID-19

Isolating at home if you have COVID-19

The following applies if you have tested positive for COVID-19 with a PCR and/or a RAT: 

• Isolate immediately. Do not leave your room for any reason other than seeking a test or medical attention or to use a designated bathroom if you do not have an ensuite. 
• Text or email your Tutor, Tutor on Duty, or Wendy – they will be in contact with you to offer advice and assistance as required. 
• If you test positive with a RAT you must report your positive result to SA Health within 24 hours of doing the test. The following link will take you to the SA Health website form for reporting your positive RAT result:

• If you need to leave your room for medical attention, going home or testing, wear a mask at all times, socially distance and wash and sanitise your hands before leaving and on returning to your room. 
• Tell your family of your Covid-positive status.
• Organise to return home to recover. You must inform your Tutor when you are leaving and leave your keys in your room. You will be signed out electronically.
• Please meet whoever is collecting you outside College grounds to ensure their safety. 
• You are required to travel directly to your home or other arranged place of isolation without stopping. For information on isolating at home visit:

You will be required to isolate in your room. You cannot leave your room for any reason other than further testing, medical assistance or to use the bathroom if you don’t have an ensuite. 

This information was updated on 11 March 2022 at 12:00pm, in response to changes to isolation requirements which come into effect at 12.01am on 12 March 2022.

• Anyone who tests positive to COVID-19 on or after the 12 March 2022 is only required to isolate for seven days. The day of your test is Day 0 of your required seven days of isolation.
• Anyone who tested/tests positive to COVID-19 prior to 12 March 2022 is/has been required to isolate for 10 days. Continue isolating for 10 days. The day you were tested is counted as Day 0 of your isolation. SA Health will contact students directly if there are any changes to the number of days you are required to isolate. Do not leave isolation early without confirmation from SA Health.

For further information visit:

• Yes, you must tell anyone you have been in contact with for more than 15 minutes, unmasked, or over four hours if you were masked, up to 48 hours prior to your symptoms appearing (or your positive test if you don’t have symptoms). 

• Once you have tested positive you do not need another test before completing your 10 day isolation. 

• If at the end of your 10 day isolation you still have COVID symptoms, contact the COVID Response Care Team 1800 272 872 or your GP. 

• Contact your Tutor, Tutor on Duty or Wendy if isolating at College and you need assistance. Advise them if your symptoms get worse. They will assist you to arrange medical assistance and medications, and will continue to be available for chats and to check on your wellbeing. 
• The COVID Response Care Team can offer you advice over the phone. Call 1800 272 872. 
• Contact your GP if quarantining at home and you are unwell. 
• In a medical emergency call 000, ask for an ambulance and tell them you are in isolation because you are COVID-19 Positive. 

• You have been invited to join a group on Teams on which you can select what meals you require. 
• Your meals will be delivered to your door in disposable containers at regular meal times. Place containers in your bin. 
• Should you require other supplies they can be delivered by family or delivery services to the Reception office during the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm. 

• If you have an ensuite, do not use any other bathrooms on College grounds while isolating. 
• If you do not have an ensuite, you must use the bathrooms designated for COVID Positive Cases. These bathrooms are clearly signed. 
• Always knock and do not enter a bathroom if someone else is there. Wait until they have left. 
• Keep bathroom windows open. 
• Do not leave any personal belongings in the shared bathrooms including towels, clothing or toiletries. 
• When leaving the bathroom take any personal rubbish with you and place in your room bin. 

• Rubbish to be collected by cleaners must be in a securely tied rubbish bag and left outside your door every morning for collection. 

• Unfortunately, you cannot have any visitors to your room. The door to your room should remain closed at all times, even when communicating with someone outside of your room. 
• For the safety of all, only residents, staff and essential workers/contractors approved by the Principal can enter the College. 

• Our current contract is based on a 32 weeks’ (224 days) minimum stay, beginning on 20th of February 2022 and ending on 27th of November 2022. There are 40 weeks between these two dates but at St Ann’s most students are only paying for 32 weeks. This allows you flexibility to check out of College to go home or to friends for holidays or weekends, and can include isolating at home, and you do not have to pay for the days that you are checked out. If you log into your student Portal you will see the amount of days (of the 224) you have left. If the number of days when you are checked in to College exceeds your 32 week contract you will be charged $65 per night.
• Please be aware that your contract ends on 27th of November 2022 and even if you have days left after that period you will not be able to use them, so make sure you watch your days on the portal and make the best use of them.

St Ann’s will provide you with a letter for your university, to confirm your isolation period and request special consideration for online learning, meeting any practical requirements of your course, meeting attendance requirements and possible extensions for submitting any coursework. Contact your university course coordinator to advise them of your isolation and provide them with the letter.

Unfortunately, you cannot leave isolation to move your car. If you have a Council permit please call Tammy who is one of Adelaide City Council team leaders of Customer Centre. Tammy can be contacted at t.bria@cityofadelaide.com.au.  

You will be required to provide the following details: 

• Student’s name  
• Contact number 
• Vehicle registration number 
• Description of the vehicle  
• Location of where the vehicle is parked   
• The dates the student is required to isolate 

• This is completely normal so don’t give yourself a hard time about it. This is a challenging time. 
• We will be in contact with you regularly to make sure you’re ok and if there’s anything you need. Don’t worry, you’re not alone! 
• Make use of Facetime, Zoom etc. It really makes a difference to see who you’re talking to. 
• Get some study done! 
• Watching too much Netflix? Don’t worry about it, we all are! 
• Think online games are silly but secretly always wanted to try? Do it! 
• Got that puzzle or book you’ve been meaning to start? Go for it! 
• Do you have grandparents or elderly relatives you haven’t seen for a while? They would be THRILLED with an actual hand-written letter. Do it! (Just don’t post it until you’re out of isolation). 
• Love drawing, doodling, writing poetry or always wanted to try yoga? Now’s your chance. Sarahbeth Yoga on YouTube has some excellent, short routines perfect for small spaces. 

Please email info@stannscollege.edu.au 

First Steps after your positive COVID-19 result

Close Contacts

Isolation and quarantine advice for COVID-19

Isolating at home if you have COVID-19