The latest official coronavirus news, updates and advice from the Australian Government.
The Australian Government is extending the JobKeeper payment until 28 March 2021 and the Coronavirus Supplement until 31 December 2020.
National Cabinet met today to discuss the agricultural workers code, aged care, AHPPC advice on boarding school students, contact tracing by domestic airlines and an increase to international passenger arrivals.
$2 billion to extend a range of COVID-19 health measures such as Medicare-subsidised telehealth and GP-led respiratory clinics.
$1500 per fortnight payment for people who have to isolate due to coronavirus, but do not have leave entitlements.
It’s especially important to take care of your mental health and wellbeing during coronavirus.
Find useful information and resources on the Head to Health website.
For personal crisis and mental health support you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 44 or Beyond Blue on 1800 512 358 at any time.
You can also check emergency support and assistance.
If you need to get tested for COVID-19, you have a few different options. Depending on where you live, you may be able to visit a:
- Pop up testing centre
- GPs office
- Respiratory clinic
- Drive through testing site
Help health officials to contact you more quickly if you’re exposed to someone with coronavirus.
The COVIDSafe app is now available in Arabic, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.
