COVID-19 vaccine information
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an evolving international health concern. This page will be updated with information and resources on COVID-19 as it becomes available.
Vaccine helpful links
Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccines
News and information developed by the Australian Government for Australians about the development, approval process and plans for COVID-19 vaccines.
COVID-19 vaccines and cancer
Australia has embarked on a national COVID-19 vaccine roll-out. Cancer Australia is working with the cancer community and the Australian Government Department of Health to develop timely information about COVID-19 vaccines for people affected by cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 vaccines for people affected by cancer
Cancer Australia has compiled answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about COVID-19 vaccines for people affected by cancer based on information and evidence currently available in Australia and internationally.
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Helpful Resources
- Coronavirus health information line, call 1800 020 080
- COVID-19 Support Line for Senior Australians 1800 171 866
- Healthdirect helpline, call 1800 022 222
- Healthdirect coronavirus (COVID-19) hub
- Health Direct Coronavirus information
- Health Direct Frequently Asked Questions
- Health Direct Symptom Checker
- Statement on Novel Coronavirus on behalf of the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC)
- Department of Education advice to the education sector
- Australian Government Department of Health updates
- Guidelines for Queensland Clinicians
- Department of Health Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources
- International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources
- COVID-19 – Frequently asked questions
- Coronavirus claims checked by experts
- European Respiratory Society – COVID-19: information and resources
- Ask Izzy – to find community support for food, counselling, everyday items (e.g. clothes, food vouchers etc).
- Medicines Home Delivery
State Resources
Australian Capitol Territory
- Australian Capital Territory Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates
- Mental Health Triage Service – This service gives people access to assessment and treatment services and offer advice and information on a range of mental health issues.
Ph: 1800 629 354
New South Wales
- New South Wales Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates
- Mental Health Line – offers professional help and advice and referrals to local mental health services.
Ph: 1800 011 511
Northern Territory
- Northern Territory Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates
- Ask Izzy NT Hotline for people who need to arrange testing only.
Ph: 1800 008 002 - Northern Territory Mental Health Line – free, confidential 24-hour hotline for emergency help or support for anyone experiencing a mental health issue, or those concerned about another person’s mental health or wellbeing.
Ph: 1800 682 288
Queensland
- Queensland Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates
- Community Recovery Hotline – can arrange essential food and medication for those in quarantine.
Ph: 1800 173 349 - 13 Health – general COVID-19 information.
Ph: 13 43 25 84 - Mental Health Access line – confidential mental health telephone triage service for Queenslanders that provides the first point of contact to public mental health services.
Ph: 1300 60 60 24
South Australia
- South Australia Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates
- COVID-19 Information Line – To provide local information on COVID-19.
Ph: 1800 253 787 - COVID-19 Relief Call Centre – provides information and assistance such as personal hardship support, accommodation support for people unable to achieve self-quarantining and accommodation for emergency services personnel that are required to quarantine.
Ph: 1300 705 336
E: housingrelief@sa.gov.au. - Mental Health Support Line – provides mental health support for people surrounding COVID-19. It is available to people to maintain their mental health and wellbeing.
Ph: 1800 632 753 - Mental Health Emergency – for assistance in a mental health emergency, contact the mental health triage service – telephone 13 14 65 available 24 hours, seven days a week.
Ph: 13 14 65 - Red Cross Telecross REDi Service (SA) – register for a free, daily phone call checking on the welfare of those living in SA.
Ph: 1800 188 071
Tasmania
- Tasmania Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates
- Tasmania Public Health Hotline
Ph: 1800 671 738 - Mental Health Service Helpline – mental health phone line for advice, assessment and referral.
Ph: 1800 332 388
Victoria
- Victoria Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates
- Coronavirus Hotline – can get relief package (includes food for 2 weeks) for those in quarantine.
Ph: 1800 675 398 - Nurse-on-call – puts you directly in touch with a registered nurse for caring, professional health advice around the clock.
Ph: 1300 60 60 24 - Area Mental Health Services Triage – find local mental health service by searching for your suburb name.
Western Australia
- Western Australia Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates
- Western Australia COVID-19 Clinics
- Mental Health Emergency Response Line – for anyone involved in a mental health emergency in the community – including individuals, families/carers, member of the general public or health professionals.
Ph Metro: 1300 555 788
Ph Peel: 1800 676 822
Mental Health Support
Mens Line Australia
Telephone and online counselling service for men with emotional health and relationship concerns. 24/7, professionally trained counsellors.
Ph: 1300 78 99 78
Beyond blue
Provides information and support to people who struggle with anxiety or depression.
Ph: 1300 224 636
Mindspot
Service for people who are experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression & low mood. It provides assessment and treatment courses or can help to find local services for support.
Ph: 1800 614 434
Head to Health
Provides help for people to find the right digital mental health resources for you or to support someone else.
Suicide Call Back Service
24 hours telephone support if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal.
Ph: 1300 659 467
Friend Line
Anyone who needs to reconnect or just to chat. All calls are casual and anonymous.
Ph: 1800 424 287
Relationships Australia
Provides relationship support services for individuals, families and communities.
Ph: 1300 364 277
1800 Respect Domestic Violence hotline
National sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service.
Ph: 1800 737 732
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