If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with COVID-19, or if you have any concerns or questions about the virus, there are lots of resources available.
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Taking some time to look at what is available can be an important step in making your plan for covid.
The National Coronavirus Helpline is available to all Australians 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1800 020 080. If you need an interpreter, call the COVID-19 hotline and press 8.
For a list of translated resources in a range of languages, please click the button below.
New South Wales (NSW)
For more information:
- NSW Government COVID-19 website
- NSW Health Flu and COVID-19 Care at Home Support Line on 1800 960 933
- Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) National hotline on 131 450. Ask your interpreter to call the NSW
- Health Flu and COVID-19 Care at Home Support Line on 1800 960 933
Victoria (VIC)
For more information:
- VIC Government COVID-19 website
- What to do if you test positive for COVID-19
- Victorian Coronavirus Hotline: 1800 675 398
- Translated information about COVID-19 is available here
Tasmania (TAS)
For more information:
- TAS Government COVID-19 website
- A translator or interpreter option is available when you phone 1800 973 363
- Translated resources are also available on the available here
Northern Territory (NT)
For more information:
- NT Government COVID-19 website
- NT COVID-19 hotline: 1800 490 484 (8am – 4pm)
South Australia (SA)
For more information:
- SA Government COVID-19 website
- For information in other languages, use the ‘Language’ button on top right of SA Government COVID-19 website
- All COVID-positive patients in SA are directed to seek care via their usual GP or GP-led Respiratory Clinic
Western Australia (WA)
For more information:
- WA Government COVID-19 website
- WA coronavirus information helpline on 13 COVID (13 268 43)
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
For more information:
- ACT Government COVID-19 website
- ACT COVID Care team, call 02 5124 3085 between 8am – 6pm, 7 days a week
Test at the first sign of COVID-19 symptoms. If you test positive and are at high risk of
severe COVID-19, talk to your doctor for advice without delay.
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Tell your family and friends about planning for COVID-19.
By clicking any of the links listed below, you will be leaving the MSD website. The link you have selected will take you to a third-party website. We do not review or control the content of any third-party site. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the accuracy, content, practices, or standards of any third-party sources.
References
- Updated eligibility for oral COVID-19 treatments. Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. Accessed 15 August 2023.
https://www.health.gov.au/health-alerts/covid-19/treatments/eligibility - How testing works for COVID-19. Therapeutic Goods Administration. Accessed 16 March 2023. https://www.tga.gov.au/products/covid-19/covid-19-tests/how-testing-works-covid-19
- COVID-19 disease and symptoms. Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. Accessed 24 February 2023. https://www.health.gov.au/health-alerts/covid-19/symptoms
- Risk factors for more serious illness. Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. Accessed 24 February 2023.
https://www.health.gov.au/health-alerts/covid-19/advice-for-groups-at-risk/risk-factors-for-more-serious-illness - What COVID-19 test should I do? NSW Government. Accessed 15 March 2023.
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/testing-managing/get-tested-for-covid-19 - Testing for COVID-19. Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. Accessed 24 February 2023. https://www.health.gov.au/health-alerts/covid-19/testing
- Medicines for treating COVID-19. Health Direct. Accessed 15 March 2023.
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/covid-19/medications - Protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. Accessed 24 February 2023.
https://www.health.gov.au/health-alerts/covid-19/protect-yourself-and-others - If you have COVID-19. Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. Accessed 15 March 2023. https://www.health.gov.au/health-alerts/covid-19/testing-positive#testing-positive-for-covid19