COVID-19 (coronavirus) resources The information on this page is for your reference and is in addition to the regular email updates being provided by Cafs CEO, Wendy Sturgess. We will update the page with new information and resources as regularly as necessary. If you have any specific concerns, observations or feedback, please email [email protected] We also have a webpage that can be shared with others at cafs.org.au/covid-19 Cafs documents 'Client Contact during the COVID-19 Pandemic' (available on Ekey) COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic Response documents (available on Ekey) General information about COVID-19, FAQs and the Federal and Victorian Government response 'Stay at home' and 'Restricted activities' directions - frequently asked questions (DHHS) What you need to know about coronavirus (COVID-19) Coronavirus Australia app and WhatsApp feature Daily updates from the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services Frequently Asked Questions – Answered by the Federal Government Department of Health A list of Australian Government Department of Health resources in English about COVID-19, including fact sheets, guidelines and other publications Centre for Excellence coronavirus advice National Health Plan resources WHO Rational use of personal protective equipment for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Face masks not recommended for healthy individuals, but essential for health workers and sick people Federal Government advice for travellers Resources in languages other than English Information in your language (SBS) COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Multilingual Resource Library COVID-19 easy English resources Practical tips VIDEO: How to properly wash your hands (Facebook) VIDEO: How to wash your phone safely Resources aimed at carers, parents and children Fostering Connections: Staying at Home Toolkit for Foster Families (PDF) Be Kind to Kids Ballarat (City of Ballarat) Understanding Coronavirus for Kids from the Australian Childhood Foundation (online flipbook) My Coronavirus Story: an online flipbook for children to help them understand what coronavirus is and why it might be changing their daily schedules and routines 'Where's all the toilet paper?': Answering kids' coronavirus questions (The Age) Jargon free videos (including experiments to help explain COVID-19 to children) Information for schools and early childhood centres, students and parents Coronavirus, a guide for parents by Dr Michael Carr-Gregg 8 Tips On What To Tell Your Kids About Coronavirus The ultimate kids' guide to the new coronavirus (PDF version available to download) Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus (here’s how to cut and fold the PDF to make the e-zine) VIDEO: Coronavirus, your questions answered (Dr Xand and Dr Chris) VIDEO: Talking to kids about scary stuff in the news Government support Australian Government: More financial support for people affected by coronavirus Income support for individuals (PDF Fact Sheet) Payments to support households (PDF Fact Sheet) JobKeeper Payment information Childcare, school exclusions, and COVID-19 – Frequently asked questions Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package New Child Care Package – Frequently asked questions Food Relief Emergency Relief Packages for Victorians who need it most Ballarat Food Relief Information COVID-19 and your wellbeing Click here for resources offering support and guidance to you, your family and others in your community. Telephone contacts Cafs Workforce Assistance Program 1300 360 364 (24 hours, 7 days a week) Coronavirus Health Information Line (Federal Government) 1800 020 080 (24 hours, 7 days a week) Nurse-on-Call Coronavirus Hotline (Victorian Department of Health and Human Services) 1800 675 398 (24 hours, 7 days a week) Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Consular emergency line For urgent consular assistance contact (24 hours, 7 days a week): +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas 1300 555 135 from within Australia +61 421 269 080 from SMS For non-urgent inquiries, email [email protected] Victorian Coronavirus Assessment Centres Scroll to ‘Where are the coronavirus assessment centres?’ healthdirect Coronavirus (COVID-19) Symptom Checker If you have serious symptoms such as difficulty breathing, call 000 for urgent medical help.