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
JobKeeper Program – Payment to help impacted businesses cover the costs of their employees’ wages at a rate of $1,500 a fortnight.
JobSeeker Payment (previously Newstart)
Transition to Work (15-24 years old)
1300 854 414
Economic Support Measures
Victorian Government Economic Survival Package
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/financial-support-coronavirus-covid-19
Support for Charities*
Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission
Federal Government Boosting Cash Flow for Employers Measure
*JobKeeper payment also applies to charities and NFP’s.