Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for the general public
A collection of information sheets, links to apps and other resources for the general public and industry to help you stay informed and share important messages.
Collection description
This collection includes fact sheets for the general public and industry about coronavirus (COVID-19).
See also translated resources.
Masks information
See translated versions of the 'Do I need to wear a mask?' poster.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dr Nick Coatsworth message on masks
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Face masks: How they protect you and when to use them
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Do I need to wear a mask?
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – How to make a cloth mask
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Are cloth face masks likely to provide protection against COVID-19?
The use of face masks and respirators in the context of COVID-19
Find the facts
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Celebrating the holiday season safely during COVID-19
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Living well in the COVID-19 pandemic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) action plan
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Identifying the symptoms
COVID-19 National Health Plan – prescriptions via telehealth – a guide for patients
Impact of COVID-19 in Australia – ensuring the health system can respond
Modelling the current impact of COVID-19 in Australia
Update: Modelling the current impact of COVID-19 in Australia
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information for Families
COVID-19 infection control guidelines for community sport
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Guidance for people tested for COVID-19
Victoria not alone in latest COVID-19 response: Chief Medical Officer
Easing coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Help for finances and mental health
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and children
Mental health
Learn about mentally healthy workplaces during COVID-19.
Additional 10 MBS Mental Health Sessions during COVID-19 – FAQs for consumers
Additional COVID-19 MBS Mental Health Support
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Help when you need it – supporting your mental health
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Digital and telephone support for mental health during COVID-19
For international travellers
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for travellers arriving in the green travel zone
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for international travellers
For aged care residents, home support clients and families
Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line
COVID-19 and the Commonwealth Home Support Programme – information for clients, families and carers
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Accessing aged care services
Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for retirement villages
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Restrictions on entry into and visitors to aged care facilities
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – It's ok to have home care
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information for permanent aged care residents – emergency leave
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Six steps to stop the spread for aged care residents
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Six steps to stop the spread for families and visitors
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Seeing family and friends and living in the community
For employers
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for employers
For travel, transport and hotel industries
Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice on managing the health risks from COVID-19 on international flights
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for border staff
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for cargo and mail workers
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for hotels and hotel staff
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for the marine industry
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for marine pilots
Apps
Posters
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Allied health professionals A4 poster: Now open for clients
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Allied health professionals A4 poster: Practice now open
Videos
Visit our YouTube channel to view SBS's:
COVID-19 reports
We asked Cancer Council NSW to model the possible impact of COVID-19 on our 3 national cancer screening programs. They examined a variety of scenarios and analysed the potential impact in these reports.
Simulated impacts of COVID-19 scenarios on cancer screening – summary report
COVID-19 scenario modelling for cancer screening programs – the BreastScreen Australia Program
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