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Isolation for coronavirus (COVID-19)
Steps you need to take while in isolation
If you are not at home when you find out you have COVID-19, you must go
straight home. You cannot stop anywhere, not even to buy medicine or
groceries. Where possible, use personal transport such as a private car.
You must stay isolated until your public health authority advises you are safe
to leave. If you leave isolation without permission you may face criminal
charges or a fine.
Isolation means you:

must not leave your home except in an emergency or to get essential medical care
must not go into public places including work and shops
must not let any other person into your home unless the person 
lives with you and cannot live somewhere else
is providing medical care for you
is entering for an emergency



You should tell your public health unit before leaving your house if possible.
If you leave, you must wear a mask.
If you live in a house, you may go into your garden or courtyard. You can go
onto your balcony if you live in an apartment or are staying in a hotel.
If you are in a hotel you must avoid contact with other guests and staff.
Monitor symptoms
If your symptoms get worse phone your doctor. You should be on the lookout for
high fevers or trouble breathing.
Keep in contact with your GP so they can monitor your health.
If you are having serious symptoms you should call 000 straight away. This
includes shortness of breath, difficulty breathing or chest pressure or pain.
Tell the ambulance staff you have COVID-19.
If you live alone, a friend or family member can ring you to check you are OK.
Job seekers
JobKeeper payment
If you or your partner get income from JobKeeper
payment, you must report it to us if you also get
JobSeeker Payment. Read about how to report income from JobKeeper
payment.
JobKeeper payment is paid to your eligible employer by the Australian Taxation
Office (ATO). Your employer will tell you if they’re eligible and pay you
JobKeeper payment as part of your usual wages.
Talk to your employer to find out if they are going to pay you through the
JobKeeper Payment scheme. You don’t need to call or visit us.
Job seekers
Mutual obligation requirements
We’ve suspended mutual obligation requirements for:

JobSeeker Payment
Youth Allowance as a job seeker
Parenting Payment
Special Benefit.

We’ll let you know when they start again.
You can still choose to:

attend phone or online appointments with your provider
do the online activities in your Job Plan.

However, it won’t affect your payment if you don’t do these things.
You still need to report your income every fortnight so we pay you the right amount. Tell us if
you report the wrong income. Tell us also about any changes in your
circumstances. If you don’t, we may pay you too much. This means you’ll have a
debt to pay back.
We may be able to exempt you from your requirements if you’re impacted by
coronavirus. If you’re in isolation at home, we’ll grant you an exemption for
up to 14 days.
For us to do this you need to tell us as soon as possible after you’re
isolated by calling us on your
regular payment line. You need to tell us why you’re isolated, for example, if
any of the following apply:

a doctor or government authority has told you to isolate yourself because of possible exposure to coronavirus
you need to isolate yourself after reading the latest health alerts from the Department of Health.

You don’t need to give us proof to support your exemption. However, if you
need to stay in isolation longer, you’ll need to call
us on your regular payment line
to update us on your circumstances.
If you’re a principal carer you may also be exempt. You may be exempt if
either:

your child’s childcare centre has closed
you’re caring for an adult with a disability or special needs whose day service or supported workplace premises closes.

You’ll need to call us on your
regular payment line to let us know.
JobKeeper Payment
Keeping the system fair
If you have questions about workplace entitlements and obligations in relation
to the JobKeeper Payment scheme, the Fair Work Commission has released
guidance on how it can assist with JobKeeper disputesExternal
Link.
If you are concerned that someone is doing the wrong thing in relation to
JobKeeper payment, you can tell us about it. To report illegal or behaviour of
concern, see Making a tip off.
ATO information on JobKeeper Payment support for businesses significantly
affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Leaving Australia
Australians and permanent residents
If you are an Australian citizen or a permanent resident you cannot leave
Australia due to COVID-19 restrictions **** unless you have an exemption. You
can apply online but you must meet at least one of the
following:

your travel is as part of the response to the COVID-19 outbreak, including the provision of aid 
your travel is essential for the conduct of critical industries and business (including export and import industries)
you are travelling to receive urgent medical treatment that is not available in Australia
you are travelling on urgent and unavoidable personal business
you are travelling on compassionate or humanitarian grounds 
your travel is in the national interest.

You must provide evidence to support your claims that may include:

passport/s
marriage certificate/s
birth certificate/s
death certificate/s
proof of relationship (for example, shared tenancy agreement, joint bank account etc.)
visa status
proof that you are moving to another country on a long term basis such as leases, job offers and evidence your goods are being transported
your current visa status, including in Australia and/or overseas
letter from a doctor or hospital about any medical treatment/condition with statements on why travel is necessary
letter from an employer showing why the travel is necessary or that the work undertaken by you is critical
statement or evidence to show when you wish to return to Australia
any other proof you may have to support your claims.

All evidence supporting a travel exemption claim needs to be officially
translated into English. ****
You should apply for an exemption at least 48 hours before, but not more
than 3 months before your planned travel.
If you are not granted an exemption, you should not continue with your
travel plans. If granted an exemption, you must take evidence of that
exemption decision to the airport.
You will not need to apply for an exemption if you are:

ordinarily resident in a country other than Australia
an airline, maritime crew or associated safety worker
a New Zealand citizen holding a Special Category (subclass 444) visa
engaged in the day-to-day conduct of outbound freight
associated with essential work at offshore facilities
travelling on official government business, including members of the Australian Defence Force.
Leaving Australia
Non-citizens
Due to the current COVID-19 situation in Australia, including state and
territory border restrictions, business closures and social distancing
requirements, international visitors are encouraged to return home when
possible to do so.
Temporary visa holders should be aware that if they wish to return to
Australia while COVID-19 restrictions are in place, they will generally need a
travel exemption. For more information about the Commissioner’s Exemption, see
Coming to Australia.
Limits on public gatherings for coronavirus (COVID-19)
Community sport and recreation
A set of National Principles as well as the Australian Institute of Sport’s (AIS) Framework
for Rebooting Sport in a COVID-19
Environment, will guide a staged
resumption of sport and recreation in Australia.
The National Principles will make clear how sport and recreational activities
can only occur. Stringent public and personal health measures will need to be
in place.
Sport and recreation activities will resume in stages, guided by the
Framework. This applies to high performance, community, and individual
activities.
A specialist COVID-19 Sports and Health Committee will also be established. It
will include relevant sports medicine and health experts from the AIS, sports,
and governments to monitor and support the resumption process. It will report
to the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee.
See our advice on exercising and staying active during COVID-19
restrictions.
Limits on public gatherings for coronavirus (COVID-19)
States and territories
State and territory governments have different restrictions in place for
public gatherings. Please visit your state or territory website for more
information.

Australian Capital Territory COVID-19 site
New South Wales COVID-19 site
Northern Territory COVID-19 site
Queensland COVID-19 site
South Australia COVID-19 site
Tasmania COVID-19 site
Victoria COVID-19 site
Western Australia COVID-19 site
Looking after your mental health during coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions
How we might be feeling and why
On top of the concern we’re all feeling about the health impacts of a virus
like this one, COVID-19 has turned our lives upside down.
All of the things we’re used to doing each week — going to school and work,
catching up with friends and family, going out for dinner, playing sport,
going on holidays — have changed.
Many people have lost their jobs and there is uncertainty about how COVID-19
will affect jobs and the economy into the future.
And for people working in health care and essential services, work pressures
have never been greater.
Under these circumstances, it’s normal to feel anxious, overwhelmed, confused,
sad or even bored. But these feelings can take their toll, and we all need to
take the time to care for ourselves and to look out for our friends, family
and colleagues.
Looking after your mental health during coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions
Why it’s important to look after your mental health during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly changed the way we live. To help keep us
safe, it is likely that our lives will be different for a while.
When we aren’t able to see our friends and family regularly, it can be harder
to keep on top of how we’re feeling.
Being aware of how you’re feeling and knowing what you can do to look after
your mental wellbeing is an important part of staying healthy during this
challenging time.
Looking after your mental health during coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions
Get help now
If you need help right now, it is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
anywhere in Australia.
In an emergency, call 000.
Lifeline
Contact Lifeline for support if you are experiencing a personal crisis or have
suicidal thoughts. You can call them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from
anywhere in Australia.
Lifeline 24-hour crisis line 131 114 Lifeline
Australia Postal addresses: PO Box 173 Deakin
ACT 2600
View contact
Kids Helpline contact
Kids Helpline provides a free, private and confidential phone and online
counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. The service is available 24
hours a day from anywhere in Australia.
1800 551 800 Kids Helpline
View contact
Suicide Call Back Service
Call the Suicide Call Back Service for immediate, professional 24/7 telephone
and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide.
1300 659 467 Suicide Call Back
Service
View contact
Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service
Beyond Blue are providing information, advice and strategies to help you
manage your wellbeing and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hotline 1800512348 Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing
Support Service
View contact
Looking after your mental health during coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions
What you can do
There are things you can do to take care of your mental health and wellbeing.
Look after your physical health
Exercising and eating well help us stay physically and mentally healthy. Read
more about how you can stay physically active while following physical distancing rules, and find
tips on eating well at home.
Getting a good night’s sleep is a really important part of staying healthy. If
you’re finding it hard to get to sleep, these tips might
help.
Stay connected
Maintaining social connections is important to feeling safe and well.
You can still keep in touch with family and friends while you practise
physical distancing through:

video chats
phone calls
online groups
chats with neighbours while keeping 1.5 metres apart

Develop new routines
We’re used to having routines to guide our days and give us a sense of
achievement. When so much seems out of our control, establishing some
structure in our days will help to provide stability and a ‘new normal’.
This is particularly challenging for families adjusting to home learning. Try
to create new routines as a family to help separate ‘work and school time’ and
‘family time’.
Think about the parts of your usual routine you value the most and find ways
to make these part of your day — such as having lunch with colleagues via
video chat, or finding an online gym class.
Take breaks
Be kind to yourself and take time just for you, even if it is just a few
minutes to take some deep breaths and step outside into the fresh air.
Plan your breaks and use them to do something that makes you feel calm and
happy.
Reach out to others
Some people are particularly vulnerable for different reasons. They may be
older, live on their own, have a chronic medical condition, or live in a
challenging home situation.
Reaching out to give people support, if you are able, can help your mental
wellbeing and make a big difference to someone else’s life.
Seek support
It’s normal to have ups and downs, and it is important to talk about how
you’re feeling with family and friends. In times like these, they are likely
experiencing similar feelings.
If you want to talk to someone else, but aren’t sure where to start, there are
lots of great online and phone chat support services available. Head to
Health is a good place
to begin, and Beyond Blue has launched a dedicated coronavirus online and
phone support service.
But if you are feeling anxious or depressed for an extended period, see a
health professional.
Doctors and other health care providers such as psychologists are consulting
via video or phone. Find out more about telehealth options.
Mental health for the health workforce during COVID-19
Keeping mentally healthy
Publications and fact sheets

Comcare — Looking after your mental health
Beyond Blue — Protecting your mental health and wellbeing as a healthcare worker and their Mental Wellbeing Support Service
Australian Psychological Society — Tips for coping with coronavirus anxiety
Headspace — How to cope with stress related to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Black Dog Institute — TEN: The Essential Network for health professionals and Coronavirus anxiety resources
Safe Work Australia — Information on COVID-19 and work health and safety

Check the Head to Health
website for:

links information, advice, and free or low-cost phone and online mental health supports and services
resources and services (including COVID specific) that can help if you’re experiencing mental health concerns or trying to support someone else

More resources for health care workers are available at our coronavirus
(COVID-19) resources collection.
Read about Australia’s National Mental Health and Wellbeing Pandemic Response
Plan. It responds to the mental health and wellbeing needs
of all Australians during the response and in recovery from the COVID-19
pandemic. This plan has been developed under the co-leadership of Victoria,
New South Wales and the Australian Government and has been informed by all
jurisdictions.
Mental health for the health workforce during COVID-19
Get urgent help
If you need help right now, it is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
anywhere in Australia.
In an emergency, call 000.
Lifeline
Contact Lifeline for support if you are experiencing a personal crisis or have
suicidal thoughts. You can call them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from
anywhere in Australia.
Lifeline 24-hour crisis line 131 114 Lifeline
Australia Postal addresses: PO Box 173 Deakin
ACT 2600
View contact
Kids Helpline contact
Kids Helpline provides a free, private and confidential phone and online
counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. The service is available 24
hours a day from anywhere in Australia.
1800 551 800 Kids Helpline
View contact
Suicide Call Back Service
Call the Suicide Call Back Service for immediate, professional 24/7 telephone
and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide.
1300 659 467 Suicide Call Back
Service
View contact
Mental health for the health workforce during COVID-19
Keeping mentally healthy
Take breaks
Be kind to yourself, and take breaks during your shifts, even if it is just a
few minutes to catch your breath. Managers and supervisors should ensure staff
take regular breaks to reduce stress.
Between shifts, get as much rest as you can, and try to take time for yourself
to do things you enjoy. Managers and supervisors should make sure staff have
enough time between shifts to rest, sleep and prepare for the next day.
Mental health for the health workforce during COVID-19
Keeping mentally healthy
Connect
Keep in regular contact with family and friends, even if you are isolating,
through:

video chats
phone calls
online groups

Talk about your shared experiences with your colleagues or manager — they are
going through the same thing and can offer valuable support.
Managers and supervisors should encourage staff to express any concerns about
their mental health, as it might indicate broader issues across their
workforce.
Mental health for the health workforce during COVID-19
Why mental health is important for health workers
Health workers at the centre of the COVID-19 pandemic are critical in the
fight against the virus.
Measures like social distancing and isolation are helping to slow its spread.
But health workers still face extreme pressure from the increased demand on
the health care system.
Long and irregular hours and heavy workloads can increase stress and cause
mental health issues, including burnout. Managers and supervisors should be
sensitive to the issues that might affect their employees.
Looking after yourself, your mental health and wellbeing is critical in these
tough times.
Mental health for the health workforce during COVID-19
How health workers might be feeling
The COVID-19 pandemic is putting significant psychological pressure on health
workers.
Unprecedented demand on their time and skills can make it hard to take time
off.
Even when taking all precautions, there is a constant worry about being
exposed to the virus, and unknowingly spreading it to patients and family.
Many health workers have to avoid contact with vulnerable family members,
causing further social isolation.
Intense media scrutiny and a lack of understanding from the community,
including hostility at times, adds to the stress.
Feeling under pressure is normal in the current situation. But these
compounding pressures can lead to more serious anxiety, depression, post-
traumatic stress disorder and burnout.
Looking after your mental health and psychosocial wellbeing is important to
help you cope in the longer term. This is not a sprint; it’s a marathon.
Mental health for the health workforce during COVID-19
Keeping mentally healthy
Seek support
It’s important to share your feelings with your family, friends, and
colleagues. But if you are feeling anxious or depressed for an extended
period, see a health professional.
Doctors, and other health care providers, including psychologists, can consult
via video or phone. Find out more about telehealth options, or find mental health support
contacts.
As a manager or supervisor, if a staff member tells you about the mental
health challenges they are experiencing, help them find support, including at
Head to Health.
It is important to respect the privacy of staff who are dealing with complex
personal and mental health issues and might not wish to discuss these at work.
Misinformation and truths about Coronavirus
Misinformation and truths about Coronavirus
FALSE: Children are ‘super spreaders’ of coronavirus
TRUE: While children are known to be ‘super spreaders’ of germs and bugs
generally, certainly for influenza they can be, this does not appear to be the
case with coronavirus. At least not yet. There is no data anywhere in the
world that shows that major spreading of this virus has occurred with
children. We're not ruling this out. It is possible. But all the evidence is
that they are not super spreaders of coronavirus.
Misinformation and truths about Coronavirus
Misinformation and truths about Coronavirus
FALSE: You can treat coronavirus with antibiotics or antimalarial medicines
TRUE: There is no vaccine or treatment for coronavirus yet.
Researchers around the world are working hard to develop a vaccine for the
virus but we don’t know how long this will take. Estimates vary between 12 or
18 months.
Researchers are also looking into the use of different medicines that may help
treat coronavirus including arthritis, anti-malaria and HIV medicines. They
will not cure coronavirus but it may decrease the number of people who get the
virus and the severity of cases.
It is important, therefore, to not wait around for a vaccine or treatment for
coronavirus – and that’s why so many public health measures have been adopted
by Australia.
Misinformation and truths about Coronavirus
Misinformation and truths about Coronavirus
FALSE: Testing everyone will stop the spread of coronavirus TRUE: Testing does not stop the spread of the virus.
Like any virus, COVID-19 moves from one person to another. Only social
distancing at all times, and home quarantining if you are unwell can stop the
spread of the virus.
Testing to confirm whether someone who is displaying symptoms has COVID-19
helps us track the spread of the disease and reduce transmission. If we know
someone has it, that person can isolate themselves and we can track who they
have been in contact with and reduce the risk of further transmission.
However, testing negative to COVID-19 doesn’t mean you’re not at risk yourself
or a risk to others. You can test negative to COVID-19 after you’ve been
exposed but before you develop symptoms. You can test negative one day, and
catch COVID-19 the next day. That is why it is so important to practise good
hygiene and social distancing, and to stay at home except for the essentials.
This is helping prevent the transmission of not only COVID-19 but other
diseases as well, reducing demand on our health services.
Misinformation and truths about Coronavirus
Misinformation and truths about Coronavirus
FALSE: Testing kits are not accurate
TRUE: The current testing for COVID-19 uses what is called nucleic acid
amplification (Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)), which is very accurate. The
test involves a health professional taking a swab specimen from the person's
throat and nose. Currently, all test components are manufactured overseas,
predominantly in Europe and Asia. While multiple suppliers of the testing
components and laboratories across and within states and territories use
different components, the important fact is that they use the same testing
methodologies. There is a strain on all testing related supplies due to global
demand far exceeding supply and production capacity. Point of care antibody
tests are not accurate for diagnosis and are therefore not recommended for
that purpose.
The Australian Government is working closely with laboratories through the
Public Health Laboratory Network and with suppliers in order to secure
supplies and explore potential alternative supply solutions to ensure that
Australia maintains the capacity and capability to test for coronavirus.
Access this website regularly to stay informed about key developments in the
Australian Government’s response to COVID-19.
SBS ___also has a
range of information on COVID-19 in your language. You can also use mobile
phone apps and browser extensions to translate government information. Search
for one that meets your needs._
To access additional information in English, visit www.australia.gov.au
.