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Australian Department of Health

The Commonwealth Department of Health provides the official alert status of the virus in Australia. The site includes daily case and situation updates as well as broad advice for consumers and health professionals.

Resources

• How and when to wear PPE video for disability support workers
• 'how to wash and dry hands' poster may be useful for your workplace
• Information for Disability Support Providers and Workers

• Materials targeted to people with disability and providers, which includes:

  • Information for Disability Support Providers and Workers 
  • Guide for home care providers
  • Testing for COVID-19 and what to expect 
  • ​G​​uide to PPE for disability care providers 
• Guidelines for outbreaks in Residental Care Facilities
• Infection Control Training - COVID-19, relevant for all support workers, including those in disability and aged care. 

State and Territory health departments

State and Territory health departments provide local information and resources. As COVID-19 responses vary throughout Australia, Providers should regularly check State and Territory health department websites relevant to them.

ACT

New South Wales

Northern Territory

Queensland

South Australia

Tasmania

Victoria

Western Australia