Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
It’s important to stay informed at this time, and follow the advice and information provided by health and government authorities.
If you’re looking for more information on Coronavirus, and advice on what to do, we suggest you access the resources below. Government agencies such as the NDIS, Department of Health and Department of Social Services are constantly updating their websites with new information and are the best place to go to for up-to-date and accurate information.
If you have health concerns, you can speak to someone directly by calling:
- Coronavirus hotline on 1800 020 080 (for interpreting services, please call 131 450)
- Queensland Health’s assistance line 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)
- Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787
- If it is an emergency - call 000.
The following are links to external websites and resources:
- COVID-19 testing, and fever and respiratory clinics: If you think you have symptoms of COVID-19 you can contact a clinic to be assessed and get clinical advice. These are operated by your local health and hospital service, or GP clinics.
Find a fever clinic: visit the Queensland Health website or New South Wales Health website for details of your local facility.
Find a respiratory clinic: visit the Australian Government Department of Health website for details of your local facility. - Queensland Health website
- New South Wales Heath website
- Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors: (Queensland Government) Information for people with disability and their support networks regarding the easing of restrictions in Queensland (Stage 1), including factsheets and FAQs.
- Department of Health advice for people with disability: (Australian Government) Information and resources to assist people with disability and their support networks, including fact sheets and videos in Auslan.
- NDIS Coronavirus information portal: Information on the latest updates and advice, accessible FAQs and guides, including any impacts and changes to funding, plans, services and supports.
- Department of Social Services portal: (Australian Government) Information and referrals including Easy Read guides and other resources for people with disability and their supporters
- Queensland Health has published three videos providing accessible information about COVID-19 for people with disability. The videos cover COVID-19 testing processes, how to self-isolate and going to hospital during COVID-19.
- New South Wales Health also recently released a series of seven short conversational-style videos with a health professional and disability sector representative discussing lifestyle related issues for people with disability and the impacts of COVID-19.
