COVID-19 RESOURCES
For information about the restrictions currently in place in New South Wales, please visit health.nsw.gov.au.
Vaccine information
Priority groups for Phase 1B |️ Vaccine Eligibility Checker
NSW Gov: Vaccination in NSW | FAQs | Info for the community | Info for Healthcare Workers
Australian Gov: COVID-19 vaccine news and information
Weekly Safety reports: AusVax Safety | TGA
COVID-19 information for NSW
NSW daily post: Sources of information
NSW restrictions | COVID-19 case locations |Public transport routes | Surveillance Reports
Interstate hotspots | Travel to and from NSW | Restrictions on Gathering and Movement
Current Public Health Orders | COVID-19 concerns notices
Aboriginal Health Resources
NSW Government Aboriginal Health Resources
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/aboriginal-resources.aspx
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
https://healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/
NSW Rural Doctors Network - Aboriginal Health Resources https://www.nswrdn.com.au/site/aboriginal-resources
Mental health
Gateways to Mental Health online services
NSW Mental Health Services Categorised List of NSW Mental Health Services https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/services/Pages/support-contact-list.aspx
Head to Health Navigation platform for links to Australian online and phone supports https://headtohealth.gov.au/
Health Direct Direct links to etherapy services https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/
Lifeline Online resources, phone counselling, text chat and webchat https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Individual websites
Beyond Blue Online resources, webchat, phone calls, online forums https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Lifeline Online resources, phone counselling, text chat and webchat https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Black Dog Institute Online resources and online clinic https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
Thiswayup Online courses to improve mental health. Free access to anxiety courses till 30 April https://thiswayup.org.au/
Mycompass Online personalised self help tool designed by Blackdog https://www.mycompass.org.au/
Mental Health Online 24/7 support, programs and e-therapists https://www.mentalhealthonline.org.au/pages/signup
MindSpot Free online clinic, resources, and courses https://mindspot.org.au/
ECentre Clinic Run by Macquarie University, free online mental health courses https://www.ecentreclinic.org/
Children & young people
Kids Helpline Phone, webchat and email counselling 1800 55 1800 https://kidshelpline.com.au/
Headspace Phone, webchat and email counselling https://headspace.org.au/
Mood Gym Online course designed for ages 15-25 https://moodgym.com.au/
ReachOut Online coronavirus resources Has reviewed mobile apps and tools to help you look after your health and wellbeing. https://au.reachout.com/ https://au.reachout.com/tools-and-apps
The Brave Program Free online anxiety program for children https://brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/child-program
Parents and teachers
Black Dog Institute Online resources https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/news/news-detail/2020/03/22/coronavirus-reassuring-your-child-about-the-unknown
Emerging Minds For children and their families. Resources, webinars, toolkits https://emergingminds.com.au/
The Brave Program Free online program for parents https://brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/child-program
24 hour suicide risk & emergency lines
Lifeline Crisis support 13 43 57 https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Suicide Call Back Service Online counselling, video chat and phone services 1300 659 467 https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
NSW Mental Health Line Staffed by mental health professionals to put people in contact with a local mental health service 1800 011 511
Mental health services and support contact list - Services and programs (nsw.gov.au)
1800RESPECT: 24/7 telephone (1800 737 732) and online chat service for confidential information, counselling and support for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse.
Men specific MensLine Resources, phone and online counselling – including for fathers.
New parents PANDA Resources and help for new parents https://www.panda.org.au/
Mum Mood Booster Online interactive treatment sessions https://mummoodbooster.com/