COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - Information & Support
Information for people living in South Western Sydney
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Information & FAQs
Testing options in SW Sydney
COVID-19 information in multiples languages
Information for older people & carers
Information for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples
COVID-19 Assistance finder (NSW financial (Centrelink), legal, employment)
COVIDSafe App & Coronavirus Australia App
You can find up-to-date information about coronavirus (COVID-19) on the healthdirect website and using the links and resources below.
COVID-19 Information & FAQs
Get the facts and find out more about COVID-19 with the healthdirect 'Frequently Asked Questions' (FAQs) such as:
- Symptoms of COVID-19
- Do I need to isolate msyelf?
- What is 'social distancing and non-essential travel'?
- How do I avoid becoming infected?
- Seeing a doctor and getting tested
- Where can I get tested?
- What is telehealth? Can I use teleheath to talk to a GP?
- Can I go to my regular health clinic or hospital appointment?
You can also use the healthdirect Symptom Checker tool to guide you to the appropriate healthcare action.
Not sure if something you heard is fact or false?
Go to the World Health Organsiation's coronavirus (COVID-19) myth busters tool.
You can also find out information about COVID-19 with these helpful factsheets:
- Health condition factsheet – coronavirus disease (COVID-19) (Arabic, simplified Chinese, Vietnamese)
- Health condition factsheet – self isolation (Arabic, simplified Chinese, Vietnamese)
- Health condition factsheet – stopping the spread of COVID-19 (Arabic, simplified Chinese, Vietnamese)
Information in multiple languages
Important facts and frequently asked questions (FAQs) about COVID-19 are available in multiple languages.
This includes English, Chinese – Simplified and Traditional – Arabic, Bahasa, Farsi, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese.
Go to FAQs - Frequently asked questions in multiple languages (NSW Health)
For translated resources in additional languages, visit the Department of Health website.
NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service website
Support for Older People, Families & Carers
You can find trusted COVID-19 information for older Australians on the healthdirect website.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and support:
Dementia Australia have created some Dementia Help Sheets for COVID-19 for people living with dementia, their friends, families and carers to support them during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
- Information & tips - for people living with dementia
- Information & tips - for carers, families & friends of people living with dementia
- Information & tips - for home care provide
Visiting relatives in aged care facilities
An Industry Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes during COVID-19 has been released by aged care peak bodies and consumer advocacy organisations. The Code creates a nationally consistent approach that ensures residents can receive visitors while minimising the risk of spreading COVID-19.
Find out more
Information for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples
Everybody is at risk of contracting COVID-19 (coronavirus) so you need to protect yourself and others. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people living in remote communities are at greater risk from COVID-19. Find out more information and advice about protecting your community.
You can also subscribe to the latest advice on COVID-19 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
These resources can be used to share information and help protect your community.
- Protect your community- poster
- Protect community & Elders to stop the spread - poster
- Stay connected to keep our mob healthy - poster
- Keep our community healthy: stop the spread of COVID-19 - brochure
- Sorry business and coronavirus - flyer
Other information for people who may need support
- NDIS - information and support about coronavirus
- COVID-19 advice for people on immune-suppressing medications from the Australian Rheumatology Association
- COVID-19 resources - Women’s Safety NSW
The COVIDSafe app helps find close contacts of COVID-19 cases. The app helps state and territory health officials to quickly contact people who may have been exposed to COVID-19.
- Download the COVIDSafe app from the Apple App Store or Google Play
- COVIDSafe app is the only contact trace app approved by the Australian Government.
- Privacy and COVIDSafe app information use during the pandemic
Find out more about the COVIDSafe app
Coronavirus Australia App & Whatsapp Channel
Stay informed:
- download the “Coronavirus Australia” government app in the Apple App Store or Google Play
- join the WhatsApp channel on iOS or Android.
You can use the Australian Government Coronavirus app to:
- stay up to date with the official information and advice
- important health advice to help stop the spread and stay healthy
- get a quick snapshot of the current official status within Australia
- check your symptoms if you are concerned about yourself or someone else
- find relevant contact information
- access updated information from the Australian Government
- receive push notifications of urgent information and updates
Information Helplines
Coronavirus Health Information Line
Call this Australian Government Department of Health phone line if you are seeking information on novel coronavirus.
The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
healthdirect helpline
Call this number to speak to a registered nurse about your health concerns.
The hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Testing options in
SW Sydney
COVID-19
Mental Health Support
