COVID-19 is dangerous
COVID-19 is a disease. Anyone can get COVID-19. Sickness from COVID-19 can be severe, especially in elders and people with underlying health conditions. You can die from COVID-19.
Keep your mob safe
COVID-19 spreads through small droplets in the air and on surfaces. You can protect yourself and your family by:
- washing your hands regularly
- cleaning surfaces that people touch like doorknobs, mobile phones and benchtops
- wearing a mask
- keeping 2 big steps away from others.
Symptoms of COVID-19
Common symptoms of COVID-19 include:
- coughing
- sore throat
- fever
- tiredness.
Living with COVID-19
If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or are a close contact you should get tested. If you have symptoms, you should stay at home until your results come back.
Find out what to do if you test positive.
COVID-19 vaccines
Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself, your children and elders from COVID-19.
Vaccines are safe, free and available to everyone 5 years and over in Australia.
Learn more about getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
Getting help
Talk to the National Coronavirus Helpline about support and ask questions about COVID-19 and vaccines.
Call 1800 020 080 and choose option 5 to speak with a priority agent. The helpline is open all day, every day.
Resources
You can also have a yarn with a healthcare worker at an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health/medical services.
Map of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and medical services
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group on COVID-19 provides culturally appropriate advice to the Department of Health, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services and communities about COVID-19.