Keeping yourself informed about the progress of the COVID-19 pandemic and the effort to slow or halt its spread is an important part of maintaining both your physical and mental health during these trying times. While there are many sources and articles around the media and Internet, finding reliable information sources is key to finding facts without sensationalism or fatalism.
The Australian Government has excellent COVID-19 resources available both online and over the phone.
The Department of Health Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Alert is updated daily and contains up to date information on case numbers and health advice.
The Australian Government’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Information Line is open 24/7 and can be reached on 1800 020 080.
Are you looking for a COVID-19 clinic? Here is the 1st listening of all the COVID-19 clinics around Australia.
Each state and territory also has their own health department with more localised information.
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Western Australia
- Northern Territory
- South Australia
- Queensland
- Tasmania
- Victoria
There are also some excellent non-governmental information sources you can access:
- The World Health Organisation (WHO) is a wealth of COVID-19 information from around the world with up to the minute updates on cases and health advice.
- Corona Virus Clinics features a listing of all the COVID-19 clinics around Australia as well as Coronavirus information and educational resources.