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Tuesday June 23 2020
The impacts of coronavirus, physical distancing and isolation has made many of us feel stressed, anxious and worried. It’s important to make sure you take care of your mental health during this time. We have put together a list of supports and services you can contact for help. Lifeline Lifeline provides 24/7 crisis support and […]
Tuesday June 23 2020
The eMHPrac Project (e-Mental Health in Practice Project) is funded by the Australian Government and aims to raise health practitioner awareness and knowledge of Digital Mental Health. eMHPrac project has published a factsheet outlining various Australian, government-funded online, telephone and app-based mental health services that can help to manage mental health during COVID-19. You can […]
Tuesday June 23 2020
Head to Health is a collaboration between the community, people with lived experience, the mental health sector, and the Australian Government Department of Health. You can find a range of resources on the Head to Health website about Mental health and COVID-19, including advice and tips for maintaining good mental health during this time and […]
Tuesday June 23 2020
Beyond Blue is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes good mental health, aiming to improve the lives of individuals, families and communities affected by anxiety, depression and suicide. Beyond Blue has set up the Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service. You can call 1800 512 348 to speak to one of their counsellors, 24 hours a day, […]
Tuesday June 23 2020
MindSpot is a free service for Australian adults who are experiencing difficulties with anxiety, stress, depression and low mood. They are funded by the Australian Government. You can call them on 1800 61 44 34 between 8am to 8pm (Sydney time), Monday to Friday and 8am to 6pm (Sydney time), Saturday. You can also find Coronavirus […]
Tuesday June 23 2020
The Council for Intellectual Disability has produced a range of Easy Read guides about how to stay healthy and safe during coronavirus (COVID-19). The information includes: an Easy Read guide to Viruses and staying healthy. This guide explains how to avoid getting sick from a virus and what to do if you get sick. an […]
Tuesday May 26 2020
Despite some restrictions being eased around Australia, we are all still being urged to stay at home as much as possible. This is particularly important for some people with disability who have health problems that mean if they get coronavirus, they are more likely to get really sick. However, this does make it harder for […]
Tuesday May 26 2020
The Australian Government Department of Health has released a new fact sheet for families of people with intellectual or developmental disability. The fact sheet gives families the information they need to support their family member to access healthcare during coronavirus. The fact sheet looks at: the risks for people with intellectual or developmental disability what […]
Wednesday April 22 2020
There are groups in our community who are more at risk of getting coronavirus, such as people with disability. The Australian Government has written a plan to help keep people with disability safe. Why do we need to protect people with disability? People with disability have a higher risk of getting coronavirus because they might: […]