Coronavirus (COVID-19) links and resources

The following organisations have provided information and resources about coronavirus (COVID-19) which may be helpful:

Australian Government Department of Health

• Coronavirus Health Alert
  Up-to-date information about how the Australian Government is monitoring and responding to the outbreak, how you can help slow the spread of coronavirus in Australia, and what to do if you have symptoms. This page also includes the latest official medical advice and case numbers.
• Disability Information Helpline
  The Australian Government has launched a new Disability Information Helpline for people with disability, their families, carers, support workers and services who need help because of coronavirus. Phone (free call) 1800 643 787. If you are Deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can also call the National Relay Service on 133 677.
• Coronavirus Symptom Checker
  Find out if you meet the Australian Government guidelines for coronavirus testing by answering a series of questions.

• The Coronavirus Health Information line phone number is 1800 020 080.

Healthy WA (State Government Department of Health)

• WA State Government – Coronavirus Information
  Current information from the WA State Government with regards to the evolving Coronavirus outbreak in Perth. Up-to-date advice, including lockdown restrictions, can be found here.
• Coronavirus information
  Up-to-date information and advice from the WA State Government regarding coronavirus. You can also call the coronavirus health information line on 1800 020 080.
• COVID Testing
  Information about current testing criteria and requirements.

World Health Organisation

• Coronavirus disease pandemic information
  Covid-19 advice, response efforts and guidance prepared by the World Health Organisation.

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

• Coronavirus information and support
  Check this page for the latest information regarding the NDIS response to coronavirus.
• Information for participants
  Answers to frequently asked questions and information in easy read and accessible formats

Services Australia

• Affected by coronavirus information
  Information about Centrelink payments and financial assistance if you’re affected by coronavirus.

Perth Children’s Hospital

• Coronavirus: visiting or staying at PCH
  If you are planning to visit PCH for an outpatient appointment, or your child has an upcoming surgery, the PCH team has provided some advice on keeping your family and everyone else safe.

Other resources

• Ethnolink have created a library of multi-lingual resources so that all Australians can access information in their preferred language about coronavirus.