COVID-19 latest information
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COVID-19 latest information
Here is the latest information about COVID-19 that is relevant for your family. The situation is changing quickly and we will keep this as up-to-date as possible.
If you suspect your child or family may have COVID-19, call the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398 (24 hours, 7 days).
On this page:
- Protecting your child and family
- NDIS and COVID-19
- Resources for your child
- Speaking up for children and families
Protecting your child and family
We have found this information from trusted organisations about how you can protect your child and family:
How to protect your baby podcast with the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer from the Department of Health on ABC Babytalk
Video with tips for keeping well from the Royal Children’s Hospital
Supporting People to Stay Infection Free online training for you and your child’s Support Workers, from Disability Consulting Services
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and children in Australia from Raising Children Network
COVID-19: Identifying the symptoms poster from the Australian Government
Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak from Beyond Blue
Helping children cope with stress during the 2019-nCoV outbreak from the World Health Organization
NDIS and COVID-19
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and support from the NDIS
FAQs for participants from the NDIS
Resources for your child
What is coronavirus social story from Little Puddins
Talking to kids about Coronavirus Aided Language Display from Two Way Street
Handwashing poster from Teachers Pay Teachers
Speaking up for children and families
We are also speaking up for the needs of children with disability and their families in the COVID-19 response. We have raised with the NDIA and government the need for:
- Healthcare services not to discriminate against children with disability
- Secure supplies of feeding and incontinence products, medical supplies and protective equipment (gloves, masks and sanitiser) for support workers
- In-home support for families if schools close
- Flexibility between Core and Capacity Building supports in NDIS plans and additional funding for in-home support
- Clear and accessible information
- Recruitment and training of additional support workers to ensure services continue
Read more about our advocacy and follow us @acdvic