Last updated May 18, 2020
COVID-19 Resources & Local Response
For the latest information, updates and advice, refer to the Victorian Government Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 webpage
Here you will find:
- Key websites from peak bodies and organisations with COVID-19 information
- Local resources from EMR health and community organisations
- Local EMR response
- Translated resources
You can also add your resource or website here
COVID-19 Key Websites
Peak bodies & organisations
Victorian Department of Health and Human Services
Information, updates and advice about the outbreak of coronavirus disease.
MoreAchievement Program
Health and wellbeing during the coronovirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
MoreAlcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF)
Social Media Toolkit & Staying Safe During COVID-19 Promotional Kit.
MoreCentre for Social Impact
Addressing social issue areas in the context of COVID-19.
MoreDementia Australia
COVID-19 update with tips for carers, family and friends of people living with dementia.
MoreFunded Agency Channel (FAC)
COVID-19 DHHS plans and guidance for community and other services.
MoreHealthy Eating Advisory Service
Promoting healthy eating during coronavirus.
MoreNational Mental Health Commission
#InThisTogether supporting mental health during COVID-19.
MoreVictorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS)
COVID-19 and the community sector.
MoreVictorian Government - Family Violence & coronavirus
Advice for professionals concerned about family violence risk during coronavirus.
MoreVicHealth
Health Promotion Coronovirus (COVID-19) Resource Hub.
MoreVictorian Primary Care Partnerships (VicPCPs)
Working with partner organisations to respond to COVID-19.
MoreResearch Papers
ANU Centre for Social Research & Methods
Hardship, distress, and resilience: The initial impacts of COVID-19 in Australia.
MoreCOVID-19 Local EMR Resources
Disability & Carers
Melbourne East Disability Advocacy (MEDA)
Disability specific resources and information about Covid19.
MoreStaying Healthy
EACH Health Promotion
Isolation Activities for Kids Resource
MoreEastern Sector Development Team (ESDT)
‘Sharing ideas about Social Support’- delivered differently’ resource.
Moreheadspace Hawthorn
How to cope with stress related to COVID-19
MoreInner East PCP Tipsheet
COVID-19 and shopping at the supermarket.
MoreOuter East PCP Tipsheets
Ideas on keeping busy, productive and connected.
MoreOnline Environments
Inside and Beyond the Virtual Classroom & Family Violence Supports
Factsheets to support teachers and organisations working with young people online.
MoreCOVID-19 Local EMR Response
Respectful Relationships & GE
Together For Respect At Home - Social Media Campaign
A TFER partnership project to promote ways to stay safe, healthy, connected and respectful while at home.
MoreVirtual Story Time - Beyond Sparkles and Superheroes
Increasing access for families to engage with books and activities that promote GE during Covid-19.
MoreSocial Connection
Eastern Sector Development Team (ESDT)
Animation videos highlighting how some social support providers have responded during COVID-19.
MoreThree Sides of the Coin gambling harm project
Providing online Professional Development sessions to raise awareness of the impact of gambling on our community.
MoreUnitingCare East Burwood
Responding to client and carer needs during Covid19 restrictions.
MoreLocal Government
City of Boroondara
Local community information and council updates in response to COVID-19.
MoreCity of Monash
We're here for you...during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.
MoreCity of Whitehorse
Coronavirus (COVID-19) response for the local community.
MoreKnox City Council
COVID-19 Community and Welfare Relief Service Providers - 20 April 2020
MoreManningham Council
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - What you need to know
MoreMaroondah City Council
Information for the local community about COVID-19.
MoreMaroondah City Council Youth Services
Youth specific information about COVID-19 and helpful videos.
MoreYarra Ranges Council
Information about how COVID-19 is impacting Yarra Ranges.
MorePartnerships
Eastern Mental Health Service Coordination Alliance (EMHSCA)
EMHSCA member service response update - 16 April 2020
MoreEastern Metropolitan Regional Family Violence Partnership (RFVP)
COVID-19 and family violence in the EMR.
MoreService Delivery & Support
Campbell Page
Information and support update in response to COVID-19.
MoreChinese Peer Connection (CPC)
Peer support for people from the Chinese community experiencing gambling harm.
MoreCommunity Houses Association of the Outer East (CHAOS)
A phone line for people to have a chat and stay connected.
MoreEACH
COVID-19 Update and Screening Clinic
MoreEastern Melbourne PHN
Novel coronavirus updates and resources for primary health care providers in the EMR.
MoreEastern Volunteers
Service response update and volunteer bank.
MoreInner East & Eastern Alcohol and Drug Services (ECADS)
ECADS COVID-19 Service Update - 8 April 2020.
MoreMigrant Information Centre (Eastern Melbourne) (MIC)
Information and COVID-19 service update.
MoreCOVID-19 Funding
Australian Communities Foundation
COVID-19 national funding platform.
MoreFunding Centre
Financial assistance for NFP organisations and community groups affected by COVID-19.
MorePhilanthropy Australia
Information, resources and ideas to support funders and not-for-profits.
MoreCOVID-19 Translated Resources
Australian Government Department of Health
A range of COVID-19 resources in multiple languages.
MoreVictorian Multicultural Commission
Coronavirus: In-language advice and information.
MoreHealth Translations
COVID-19 multilingual information in 70 languages.
MoreEnliven
COVID-19 resources - easy English and translations.
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