Australian Government information about COVID-19
The Australian Government Department of Health website
Visit the Department of Health website
The Department of Health website in Australia provides up to date advice on COVID-19. You can find information on:
Current Coronavirus status
How to protect yourself and others
Symptoms and when to get tested
If you’re concerned
Additional advice
Coronavirus (COVID-19) health alert
Healthdirect Helpline
To use the HealthDirect helpline, call 1800 022 222
If you feel unwell or need COVID-19 advice for someone in your care, speak with your general practitioner, or talk to a nurse by calling the healthdirect helpline on 1800 022 222.
Disability Gateway – COVID-19
The Disability Gateway has information and services to help people with disability, their family, friends and carers, to find the support they need in Australia. You can contact the Disability Gateway to get information and advice about COVID-19 or to be referred to other support services including counselling and advocacy.
The Disability Gateway phone line is available Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm AEDT.
To use the Disability Gateway, go to the Disability Gateway website or call 1800 643 787.
NDIS and COVID-19
The NDIS has an information and support webpage about COVID-19 for NDIS participants.
For participants – coronavirus (COVID-19)
Latest advice on NDIS and COVID-19
Easy Read: Coronavirus (COVID-19) fact sheet: Information for NDIS participants
Last updated: 5 December 2023