COVID-19 resources

Covid-19 mental health services and supports

Lifeline: Factsheets and information on how to look after your mental health and wellbeing during Covid-19.

Beyond Blue: Trained counsellors are available 24/7 on the Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service and webchat service. Online forums are also available to connect with others and share your experiences. Phone: 1800 512 348.

Life in Mind: Webpage with a list of mental health resources dedicated to mental health supports during Covid-19.

VMIAC: Delivering a connection and support program for people with lived experience who are ﬁnding the current ongoing pandemic situation difﬁcult.

General Covid-19 information

The Federal Department of Health has a range of Covid-19 related resources, information and services including:

Information about vaccines and finding a clinic
Updates on border arrangements and travel
Information for specific population groups and sectors, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, aged care sector and the disability sector
Economic support payments

The Victorian Department of Health has a range of Covid-19 related resources, information and services including:

Translated information about Covid-19
Information on how to stay safe and reduce the spread
Vaccination information and bookings
Chief Health Officer updates
Information for services and businesses
Covid-19 Hotline, 1800 675 398 (24 hours, every day)

World Health Organisation provides weekly updates on Covid-19 and other related advice.

VicHealth provides updates on Covid-19 and resources, including key messages, for health promotion organisations and practitioners.

Support for key population groups

Eating Disorders Victoria : Information for people effected by eating disorders in relation to Covid-19

Emerging Minds: Resources to assist parents and carers to have healthy conversations with children about COVID-19

Rainbow Door: Free helpline run by Switchboard Victoria during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. Call 1800 729 367

ReachOut : Webpage with mental health resources for young people and coping with Covid-19

SBS: Covid-19 health and mental health information in languages other than English.

People with Disability Australia: Covid-19 hub of disability-focused information

VACCHO: Victorian Aboriginal Covid information line. Call 1800 312 911

Legal support

FairWork: Advice on Covid-19 and Australian workplace laws

Job Watch: Q&A on employment rights in relation to Covid-19

JusticeConnect: Legal information and support for people, families and not-for-profits

Financial and business support

The Victorian Government: Information about financial support available to people and businesses affected by Covid-19

Working for Victoria: Website helping Victorian jobseekers find work and employers find workers. This includes people who have lost their jobs, or businesses who need more workers due to the impacts of Covid-19.

WorkSafe Victoria: Information about Covid-19 and preventing exposure

Business Victoria: Website providing advice, updates and support for businesses dealing with the impact of Covid-19

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