Coping with coronavirus outbreak

Police and media waiting in front of the isolation hotel in Sydney

Police and media waiting in front of the isolation hotel in Sydney Source: SBS

What can you do to keep yourself and others safe as you enter a fortnight of further self-isolation?


You may have just touched down from an overseas trip or come into contact with someone infected with coronavirus. Now you need to go into quarantine for 14 days with additional restrictions to an already upended lifestyle.

You can call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm and Saturdays between 10am to 2pm to find out about support services near you.

If you believe you may have contracted the virus, call your doctor or contact the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.

If you’re under stress and need emotional support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 for 24 hour support.

You can also ring the national Translating and Interpreting Service on 1800 131 450 for language support to help you reach your desired support agencies.

Call triple zero immediately if you need urgent medical help.


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