Health resources in Easy Read - Updated 25 August 2020 (COVID-19)

The following information has been provided by the National Disability Insurance Agency.

The Australian Government has released a range of health information about COVID-19 on the Disability Information Helpline page on the Department of Social Services website in Easy Read and Auslan including:

General information on coronavirus

Coronavirus: What is it? – Easy Read

25 August 2020 Fact Sheet

Coronavirus: What you need to know – Easy Read

25 August 2020 Fact Sheet

Coronavirus: frequently asked questions – Easy Read

25 August 2020 Fact Sheet

Coronavirus: Information for people with disability and their supporters – Easy Read

25 August 2020 Fact Sheet

Preventing the spread of coronavirus and staying safe

Coronavirus: 5 things to do right now – Easy Read

25 August 2020 Fact Sheet

Coronavirus: Social distancing – Easy Read

25 August 2020 Fact Sheet

Coronavirus: Staying at home – Easy Read

25 August 2020 Fact Sheet

Coronavirus: Wearing a mask – Easy Read

25 August 2020 Fact Sheet

About the COVIDSafe app – Easy Read

25 August 2020 Fact Sheet

Looking after your health

Looking after your health during coronavirus – Easy Read

25 August 2020 Fact Sheet

If you think you have coronavirus – Easy Read

25 August 2020 Fact Sheet

Emergency planning

Your emergency plan for COVID-19 – Easy Read

25 August 2020 Fact Sheet

Phone numbers you can call to get help

Coronavirus: Who can you call? – Easy Read

25 August 2020 Fact Sheet

The plan for keeping people with disability safe

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Our plan for keeping people with disability safe – Easy Read

25 August 2020 Strategy or framework

More information for people with disability

• Accessible and Easy Read coronavirus (COVID-19) resources – Department of Social Services

• Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for people with disability

• Information and support about coronavirus (COVID-19) – National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

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For the latest advice, information and resources, go to www.health.gov.au

Call the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you require translating or interpreting services, call 131 450.

The phone number of your state or territory public health agency is available at www.health.gov.au/state-territory-contacts

If you have concerns about your health, speak to your doctor.

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Through Michael's Eyes - Navigating Uncharted Waters (Video)

In this video Michael shares how Rural Lifestyle Options Australia has navigated through uncharted waters during the COVID-19 pandemic and outlines how the organisation has adapted to still deliver high quality care and support under the NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme. Thank you to Michael and his Lifestyle Support Worker Dillon for taking the time to be interviewed for this video. As an organisation we are proud to still be able to provide certainty through continuity of supports, during these uncertain times. During this unprecedented time, Rural Lifestyle Options Australia is continuing to deliver essential supports to people with a disability in rural and regional communities, as we have for over 27 years.

If you or your loved one require services, please contact us on 1300 032 175 or visit www.rloa.org.au today.

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Fact sheet: Supporting people with disability through the COVID-19 pandemic (QLD)

The following information has been provided by the Department of Health, Queensland Government.

This fact sheet outlines how the following current directions apply to people with disability, organisations, workers and volunteers providing support services to people with disability in Queensland:

• Home Confinement, Movement and Gathering Direction (No. 2)

• Non-essential business, activity and undertaking Closure Direction (No. 7)

• Self-isolation for Diagnosed Cases of COVID-19 Direction.

If a person with disability is in an aged care setting or a hospital, different rules apply.

You can access the Fact Sheet for 'Supporting people with disability through the COVID-19 pandemic – Understanding Queensland Public Health Directions' through the link below: Click here to read the Factsheet

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