Last updated Nov 16, 2020
COVID-19 LOCAL RESOURCES & RESPONSE
For the latest information, updates and advice, refer to the Victorian Government Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 webpage
Below you will find a focus on local COVID-19 Resources & Response from organisations across the Eastern Region including:
- Service Response & Delivery
- Local Projects & Initiatives
You will also find general information covering:
- Key websites from peak bodies and organisations
- Funding information, and
- Translated resources
Add your local service response, project or initiative here
Practice Tips
Tips, Learnings & Local Innovations
Find out how local practitioners are adapting to new ways of working.
MoreFamily Violence
Respectful Relationships
Together For Respect At Home - Social Media Campaign
Local partnership mobilises to spread a 'Respect at Home' message to more than 127,000 people.
Service Response
Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC)
Family Violence Services delivered remotely: The benefits and challenges.
Eastern Metropolitan Regional Family Violence Partnership (RFVP)
COVID-19 and family violence in the EMR.
Online Environments
Inside and Beyond the Virtual Classroom & Family Violence Supports
Factsheets to support teachers and organisations working with young people online.
Gender Equality
Baby Makes 3 adapts to COVID 19
Alternate models and methods of delivery enables the program messages to reach a wider group of new parents.
Virtual Story Time - Beyond Sparkles and Superheroes
A primary prevention virtual story time using books and activities that promote GE.
Alcohol & Other Drugs
Inner East & Eastern Alcohol and Drug Services (ECADS)
ECADS COVID-19 Service Update - 8 April 2020.
Healthy Ageing
Identify and challenge ageism during COVID-19
A resource for local governments and other organisations on framing and responding to ageism at this time.
MoreCommunity Visitors Scheme
Supporting senior people who may be feeling more isolated during COVID-19 through phone and virtual friendships.
MoreEastern Sector Development Team (ESDT)
Animation videos highlighting how some social support providers have responded during COVID-19.
MoreSwinburne’s Wellbeing Clinic for Older Adults
Older adults in residential aged care facilities embrace video communication.
MoreUnitingCare East Burwood
Responding to client and carer needs during Covid19 restrictions.
MoreHealth Literacy
COVID-19 video resources: "Housing in Victoria" (Rohingya & English) and "Fact-Checking" (Rohingya)
Video resources for the Rohingya community living in Melbourne's South-East and beyond.
MoreGetting Your Message Out
Tipsheets to help you reach more people with your messaging during COVID-19.
MoreMental Health
Connecting Communities
'Our Club' Engagement Survey
Find out more about the survey and then explore how clubs are keeping communities connected below!
MoreBayswater Football Club
The club is proud of its success in supporting the wellbeing of its players during a challenging time.
MoreChirnside Park Football Club (CPFC)
Positivity about getting back out on the field kept the spirit of the Club alive during the uncertainty of restrictions.
MoreEast Ringwood Junior Football Club (ERJFC)
"Hearing messages from the top endorsed the club culture of inclusivity and the importance of every family and member of the club".
MoreFerntree Gully Eagles Football Netball Club (FGFC)
An inclusive club with initiatives that care for the wellbeing of players and coaches.
MoreScoresby Football Club
Reaching out to members using social media, online chats and regular contact to keep socially connected.
MoreSurrey Park Football Club (SPFC)
Using a variety of communication channels and initiatives to stay socially connected.
MoreUpper Ferntree Gully Football Netball Club
A mix of initiatives have been successful in keeping members connected during Covid-19 restrictions.
MoreWantirna South Junior Football Club (WSJFC)
"Sports Clubs will play a large part in integrating the community back together over the next few months".
MoreStaying Healthy
COVID-19/Indigenous poster competition
Slowing the spread of COVID-19 through creativity using a cultural indigenous lens.
Outer East PCP Tipsheets
Ideas on keeping busy, productive and connected.
Inner East PCP Tipsheet
COVID-19 and shopping at the supermarket.
EACH Health Promotion
A resource with tips for creating family schedules and a list of activities and ideas for kids.
headspace Hawthorn
How to cope with stress related to COVID-19
Move, Feel, Connect, Well - Facebook Group
Connecting community through inspiring stories and useful news and information.
Networks
Eastern Mental Health Service Coordination Alliance (EMHSCA)
EMHSCA member service response update - 16 April 2020
EMR Local Councils
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.
MoreService Delivery & Response
Access Health and Community
Transport for COVID-19 Screening.
MoreCaladenia Dementia Care
Developing new and innovative ways to help their clients stay socially connected while physically apart.
MoreCampbell Page
Information and support update in response to COVID-19.
MoreEACH
COVID-19 Update and Screening Clinic
MoreEastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC)
COVID-19 information and support, and legal information for CALD communities.
MoreEastern Melbourne PHN
Novel coronavirus updates and resources for primary health care providers in the EMR.
MoreEastern Sector Development Team (ESDT)
‘Sharing ideas about Social Support’- delivered differently’ resource.
MoreEastern Volunteers
Service response update and volunteer bank.
MoreJoint Local Government Health and Wellbeing Series
A collaboration between Eastern Councils to deliver free online health and wellbeing events for the local community.
MoreMigrant Information Centre (Eastern Melbourne) (MIC)
General information and COVID-19 service update.
MoreMigrant Information Centre (Eastern Melbourne) (MIC)
Providing a range of services and group programs for children and young people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
COVID-19 Key Websites
Peak bodies & organisations
Victorian Department of Health and Human Services
Information, updates and advice about the outbreak of coronavirus disease.
MoreCoronavirus (COVID-19) roadmap to reopening
Information from the State Government about Victoria's path toward COVID normal.
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.
MoreCSIRO
The wash-up on coronavirus and food.
MoreDementia Australia
COVID-19 update with tips for carers, family and friends of people living with dementia.
MoreeMHPrac
Directory of mental health programs and COVID-19 specific resources.
MoreFunded Agency Channel (FAC)
COVID-19 DHHS plans and guidance for community and other services.
MoreGender Equity Victoria (GENVIC)
Towards a Gender Equal Recovery COVID-19 Factsheets
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.
MoreNGOs
Health Issues Centre
Involving consumers in the COVID-19 response.
MoreOrganisational Supports
Damn Good Advice Creating a COVID-19-Safe Workplace
A guide for NFP boards and managers including essential checklists.
MoreOrganisational Support for Managers during Covid19
Find a list of resources covering legal, regulatory, funding and other supports.
MoreResearch Papers
Centre for Social Impact
Addressing social issue areas in the context of COVID-19.
MoreCentre for Social Research & Methods: COVID-19 Publications
Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on a number of social, economic and health issues.
MoreVictorian AOD Service Users’ Needs and Experiences during the COVID-19 Crisis
Report from consultation with 32 people who accessed AOD treatment services between March and May 2020.
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
Key Messages & Campaign Assets
Victorian Government COVID-19 Stakeholder Packs
Key messages and campaign assets to share with networks.
MoreUseful Websites
Victorian Department of Health and Human Services
COVID-19 translated information for people from CALD backgrounds, health professionals and industry.
MoreAustralian 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.
MoreMigration Council Australia
MyAus COVID-19: Multilingual mobile app
MoreUnited Nations COVID-19 Creative Content Hub
Global call out to creatives to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
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