For up-to-date coronavirus advice visit Coronavirus.vic.gov.au

 

Hygiene tips

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. 
• Cough into your elbow.
• Dispose of tissues.
• Wash your hands with soap afterwards.
• If you feel unwell, stay home.
• If you experience any coronavirus symptoms, get tested.
• Click here for information about COVID-19 vaccines.
• Find out more about the #coronavirus disease in Victoria: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-victoria. #COVID19.

 

Support services available

The Victorian Government is providing the following resources during coronavirus:

• Financial and other support for COVID-19
• Mental health resources 

 

Tips on staying connected, engaged and productive

Accurate & Current Health Info

• Australian Government Coronavirus Health Information website – updated advice, recommendations and announcements. 
• The Victorian Government has up-to-date advice and information
• Coronavirus National Helpline 1800 020 080 is available 24/7 for those with concerns or seeking information on COVID-19. 

 

 

Information in other languages

The Department of Health has translated coronavirus information for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, health professionals and industry. Information includes factsheets and promotional materials.

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Delivering health promotion information online

We've put together this suite of fact sheets to help health promotion practitioners deliver their messaging during coronavirus.

1. Delivering training or classes online
2. Public health advocacy
3. Delivering content online
4. Co-design

 

Useful links

 

• Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council has information and updates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders about coronavirus.
• World Health Organisation (WHO) has published guidelines for communicating during emergencies and information on COVID-19 and noncommunicable diseases
• UNICEF Australia has tips on how to talk to children about coronavirus.