We will be regularly updating this section with the latest information relating to COVID-19 from accurate and credible external sources.
The National Mental Health Commission has come together with mental health organisations, experts and leaders to launch #InThisTogether – a national conversation that everyone can join, to support the mental health and wellbeing of Australians during COVID19. Find out more and get involved here.
LATEST NEWS
1st June: Latest updates from the Department of Health Health and Human Services
15th May: ‘Return anxiety’ ‘Coronavirus has caused a mass emotional event in our lives’
6th May: Free online and phone counselling with Care in Mind
6th May: Mental Health Care for Trans, Gender Diverse, and Non-Binary People
30th April: NDIS Participants can now use exisiting funds within NDIS Plans differently
21st April: VCOSS confronting family violence during lockdown
21st April: VCOSS: Energy hardship with everybody at home
21st April: VCOSS: Household lockdown for diverse households
6th April: NDIS participants have priority access to home delivery services
2nd April: Scott Morrison announces free childcare for working parents during coronavirus
2nd April: healthline: I Have OCD. These 5 Tips Are Helping Me Survive My Coronavirus Anxiety
2nd April: Black Dog Institute The Importance of Self-Care
30th March: Woolworths to employ 20,000 more staff
30th March 2020: Federal Government launches Coronavirus app and WhatsApp feature
March 25th 2020: The Guardian: We face a pandemic of mental health disorders
March 25th 2020: Don’t forget to exercise during the pandemic to boost immunity and mental health
24th March 2020: New stimulus care package
23rd March 2020: Department of Health’s latest update
22nd March 2020: Emergency relief packages for Victorians who need it most
20th March 2020: The Guardian – How to cope with anxiety and self isolation
19th March 2020: RB Breakfast: ‘Disability services are essential services’: NDS CEO