Life on the bridging visa

Sleeping on train

Pw hauv tsheb ciav hlau vim poob hauj lwm thiab khwv tsis tau nyiaj siv rau lub caij muaj kab mob COVID-19 Source: Fatcamera

Some of the migrants who are on temporary visas who lost their jobs and now on bridging visas are struggling to make end meet during COVID-19 pandemic.


You can read this story in full in English at SBS Settlement Guide.

For more information about mental health initiatives visit: health.gov.au

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Mental health issue during self-isolation during covid-19 crisis
Self-isolation can impact our mental health and wellbeing during coronavirus crisis (SBS) Source: SBS


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Currently there are COVID-19 clinics available across Australia for anyone to test if you are infected with coronavirus. If you believe you may have contracted the virus, call your doctor (don’t visit) or contact the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. If you are struggling to breathe or experiencing a medical emergency, call 000.

SBS is committed to informing Australia’s diverse communities about the latest COVID-19 developments. News and information is available in 63 languages at sbs.com.au/coronavirus or you can follow news and information about coronavirus in Hmong from SBS Hmong.


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