COVID-19
Service delivery updates & news relating to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)
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Education Centre Against Violence Online Domestic Violence Training – applications close 15/9/20
An introduction to essential skills in recognising and responding to Domestic and Family Violence -Virtual training Date: 13/10/2020 The Education Centre Against Violence in response to the restrictions imposed by COVID 19 has developed courses to run online. The...
New research highlights risk of COVID pandemic increasing inequality
Pre Covid analysis gives a base line to measure the effects of the pandemic as it further disadvantages those who were already significantly worse of than the highest earning percentage of the Australian population. There was already a deeply unequal spread of wealth...
Webinar- Delivering Quality and Culturally Responsive Telehealth Services (3/9/20)
Delivering Quality and Culturally Responsive Telehealth Services Thu 3 Sep 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Event Organiser: Digital Health CRC The focus of this panel discussion is delivering quality and culturally responsive telehealth services to people from culturally and...
Free Sim cards for young people and families to access healthcare via telehealth (confirm by 31 Aug 2020)
Opportunity via the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, to access free Optus SIM cards for families and young people that do not have the technology to access healthcare via telehealth. Numbers are limited and will need to be confirmed with Mel by Monday 31st October....
4 tips for Coping with Covid – you tube
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The latest COVID-19 info from HeathtNorth Coast
Healthy North Coast have published their Community Newsletter - covering the latest info around Covid-19 here on the Far North Coast. The Newsletter covers topics such as: Queensland Border restrictions Testing Telehealth appointments Face Masks Mental wellbeing and...
Sharing the most recent Healthy North Coast Covid video for Keeping our Mob Safe.
Djaan's back! This time, he's got an important message for the mob about getting tested for COVID-19. It's the best way to keep you and your community healthy. Please share with others in the community. https://vimeo.com/442933627
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, 9 August
Theme: COVID-19 and indigenous peoples’ resilience International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, 9 August – The day was proclaimed by the United Nations in 1994 to promote the protection and rights of Indigenous people and celebrate indigenous people’s culture...
Be Covid Safe- six steps to stop the spread in aged care
The Australian Government Department of Health has developed a poster for aged care workers. By following ALL of these 6 steps you can stop the spread and keep safe. Download the poster here - consider printing it and displaying in a prominent place in your aged care...
#Itest4NSW – NSWHealth encouraging young people to get tested for COVID19
Young people aged 18 – 35 years have the highest rate of COVID-19 infection. They’re busy, social people who may not be engaged with our usual communications channels. Although most young people who get COVID-19 won’t become seriously unwell, they may easily spread...
Regional Kiki
ACON Health says “Let’s have a Kiki! Connect online with other Regional LGBTQ+ people (18+ y/o) in NSW as we cover belonging, connection and our sexual health during the era of COVID-19". Regional Kiki will be held online via Zoom, with sessions commencing in August....
Free webinar: Fines – payment and review options for traffic, parking and COVID-19 fines in NSW.
Traffic, parking and COVID-19 fines in NSW: What are your payment and review options? A free webinar Thursday 30 July, 2020 10am - 11am This webinar will provide an overview of payment and review options for traffic, parking and COVID-19 fines in NSW. Have you...
Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service flyer and information
Beyond Blue have created a dedicated coronavirus wellbeing support line. o The free 24/7 Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service –coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au or via phone on 1800 512 348 – has been developed by Beyond Blue to address the growing mental...
RentChoice Assist COVID19 Response
RentChoice Assist COVID19 Response As you may know, the NSW Government provided $20 million in additional funding for RentChoice Products to support people into the private rental market and to assist people having difficulty paying rent as result of the pandemic....
‘Super Rough Seas’ Community Recovery Art Project
Hello Northern Rivers Community, You are invited to participate in the 'Super Rough Seas' Community Recovery Art Project. The project is bringing together our stories and experiences of COVID-19 in a Street Art Story Montage in the Northern Rivers. The work will be a...