The third package worth $1.1 billion will be allocated as following:
- $669 million will be utilised for Medicare telehealth. This means that coronavirus hotline will be set up so that patients can call, can meet and consult with their doctors or clinics or health centres without having to be present at those venues. At the same time it will be much more easier for doctors to work and to treat those who may contract or contracted COVID-19 without fearing of getting infected with this illness. Australia has also create the oz.gov.au/whatsapp where Australians are kept to date the latest news about COVID-19. And you can check on different social media platforms to access the latest update about coronavirus in Australia through WhatApps, Google Play and Apple Store.
- $200 million is for charity organisations to provide foods and shelters for vulnerable Australians during COVID-19 pandemic.
- $150 million will be used for combating with domestic violence during this difficult time through the National Plan to Reduce Violnce Against Women and their Children.
- $74 million is for dealing with mental health issues. Video link consultation will be on the list to provide this services to much need Australians.
Those are the areas that the Australian government third package worth $1.1 billion is for.
Notice:
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