Health resources in Easy Read - Updated 25 August 2020 (COVID-19)
- Sep 1, 2020
- 2 min read
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
25 August 2020 Fact Sheet
25 August 2020 Fact Sheet
25 August 2020 Fact Sheet
25 August 2020 Fact Sheet
Preventing the spread of coronavirus and staying safe
25 August 2020 Fact Sheet
25 August 2020 Fact Sheet
25 August 2020 Fact Sheet
25 August 2020 Fact Sheet
25 August 2020 Fact Sheet
Looking after your health
25 August 2020 Fact Sheet
25 August 2020 Fact Sheet
Emergency planning
25 August 2020 Fact Sheet
Phone numbers you can call to get help
25 August 2020 Fact Sheet
The plan for keeping people with disability safe
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)
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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