GENERAL CORONAVIRUS HEALTH ADVICE
Apps
You can get up-to-date information on the Federal Government’s Coronavirus Australia app, available on the App Store, Google Play and the Government’s WhatsApp channel.
Videos
As part of the Federal Government’s national COVID-19 information campaign, a suite of educational videos are now available on the following topics:
Help stop the spread
Good hygiene starts here
Stay informed
Government Health Department Websites
Australian Government Department of Health
NSW Government Department of Health
Victorian Government Department of Health and Human Services
Queensland Department of Health
South Australia Department of Health
Western Australia Department of Health
Northern Territory Department of Health
Multilingual Information About Coronavirus
SBS – Coronavirus explained in your language
MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION, APPS, SUPPORT AND SERVICES
Videos
#InThisTogether
Emerging Minds
Phoenix Australia
Factsheets
For children and young people
headspace The National Youth Mental Health Foundation
For parents
Berry Street Good Childhood Blog 1
Berry Street Good Childhood Blog 2
For adults
Head to Health (AusGov) – COVID-19 Support
Beyond Blue Coronavirus resources, telephone phone support line, and online forums
The Australian Psychological Society – Tips for coping with coronavirus anxiety
MindSpot – 10 Psychological Tips for Coping with Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The National Mental Health Commission
Online Programs
headspace UK (mindfulness meditation) – We’re here for you
Smiling Mind (mindfulness) – Supporting yourself and each other through Coronavirus
Online and Telephone Support
For children
Kids Helpline – free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
1800 55 1800 – or webchat
For young people
eheadspace – free online support and counselling to young people 12 – 25 and their families and friends.
For adults
Beyond Blue Support Service – online and phone mental health support.
Lifeline – 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services
13 11 14 or Lifeline online chat
PANDA Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia
Social Media
Mind Spot Clinic – https://www.facebook.com/MindSpotClinic
Beyond Blue – https://www.facebook.com/beyondblue/
Black Dog Institute – https://www.facebook.com/blackdoginst/
