COVID-19 Important Information

Victorian Government Updates

A central source of information, updates and advice about the COVID-19 outbreak in Victoria can be found here.

A full list of coronavirus related restrictions in Victoria can be found here.

Translated information about Coronavirus can be found here

Updates on the measures undertaken as a result of the Victorian State of Emergency can be found here.

Further announcements from the Victorian Government can be found at the Premier’s Media Centre here.

If you want to report a suspected breach of public health restrictions contact the Police Assistance Line on 13 14 44 or report online here.

Businesses seeking advice about whether they are affected can the Business Victoria Coronavirus Hotline on 13 22 15.

Testing

Anyone who displays clinical symptoms of coronavirus can now be tested in Victoria.

There are now over 190 testing sites across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

To find your nearest clinic or for any other inquiries contact the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398 or visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/where-get-tested-covid-19

Victorian workers can apply for a $450 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Test Isolation Payment that provides financial support while they self-isolate to wait for the results of a coronavirus (COVID-19) test visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/covid-19-worker-support-payment

The $1500 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Worker Support Payment is now offered through the Commonwealth Government’s Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment for Victoria visit https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/news/pandemic-leave-payment-if-you-live-victoria

Federal Government Updates

Daily status updates, case numbers and related information at a national level can be found here.

Global Updates

Reliable information on how COVID-19 is impacting other countries can be found at the World Health Organisation website here

Updates on policy responses, global case numbers, and further information can be found at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development website here.

Schools

Term Four arrangements for regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne can be found here

Early Childhood Education

The Federal Government’s Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package is ensuring that services remain available. Information can be found here and a FAQ sheet here.

Health and Wellbeing Support

This has been an incredibly stressful time for many people. Below are some useful resources if you need some extra support.

Beyond Blue
1300 22 46 36

Lifeline
13 11 14

Victorian Support for Workers

Working for Victoria Program – Any worker whose employment status has been affected is invited to register their details.

Jobs Victoria Services
jobsvictoria@ecodev.vic.gov.au
1300 208 575

Victorian Skills and Jobs Centres
1300 100 606

Federal Support for Workers

Summary of Federal Measures

JobKeeper Program – Payment to help impacted businesses cover the costs of their employees’ wages at a rate of $1,500 a fortnight.

Commonwealth Income Support