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The latest information on the Corona virus and how it impacts our Indigenous Communities

NITV News

COVID-19 enters Kimberley region with five health workers testing positive to the virus

The potential impact of the coronavirus on Indigenous communities has led to tight restrictions on entry and self-quarantine, but overnight came reports of five health...
1 Apr 2020 - 5:06pm

'We're going to be there': Royal Flying Doctors Service prepared for COVID-19

The Royal Flying Doctors Service is assuring remote communities it will continue to provide 24/7 medical assistance, even through the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is...
NITV News

'Stand with us': First Nations performers call for support amid COVID-19 pandemic

The arts sector was one of the first hit by the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, and industry professionals say it's likely to be one of the last to recover. In...
NITV News

COVID-19 and the digital divide in Alice Springs

Seven Aboriginal town camps in Alice Springs have no broadband internet access and another five don’t have a reliable connection, as experts warn Australia’s deep...
NITV News

'These are going to be hard times': calls to protect most vulnerable during isolation

Frontline services and family violence experts are calling for collective action to prevent vulnerable community members slipping through the cracks during the...
NITV News

Electronic devices will be used to track COVID-19 cases in WA

Western Australia is ramping up its efforts to stop isolation breaches and keep the community safe during the COVID pandemic.
NITV News

First Nations artists and entertainers struggle as industry devastated by COVID-19 restrictions

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to force restrictions on mass gatherings, those employed in the arts and entertainment industry face an unprecedented threat...

COVID19

COVID19 Explained

Explainers and policy insight into the Coronavirus pandemic. 

NITV News

Coronavirus Explained: What Is It, How Do You Get It, And When Will We Have A Vaccine?

What is the difference between coronavirus and COVID-19? Does surviving COVID-19 make you immune to it? Should you still wear a mask, even if you're not sick? We have...
NITV News

Coronavirus Explained: Social Distancing And Self-Isolation

What is social distancing? Can we visit older relatives with the kids? Why are the schools still open? We have the answers from the experts to all your...
NITV News

What the new COVID-19 advice means for Indigenous people over 50

Unpacking the recent advice from the Australian government, that asks some Indigenous people over 50 to stay at home.
HEALTH

Stay Healthy: Simple ways to boost your immune system

As the world comes to grips with the Coronavirus pandemic, now is a good time to look at some simple things you can do to make sure your immune system is strong.
18 Mar 2020

What is herd immunity and why has it been discussed as a potential way to fight the coronavirus outbreak?

As COVID-19 starts to sweep through different countries, governments are being forced to work out how to best address the pandemic.

Comments, Opinion and Analysis

Community Comments, Opinion and Analysis regarding the Caronavius. 

28 Mar 2020 - 9:32am

Coronavirus will devastate Aboriginal communities if we don’t act now

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are more vulnerable to COVID-19 than non-Indigenous people, and we must ensure our most vulnerable communities aren't left...
OPINION

OPINION: When inaction can become genocide

OPINION: For courageous leadership and foresight, again, Australia has been left wanting, writes Thomas Mayor.
The Conversation

The other Indigenous coronavirus crisis: disappearing income from art

OPINION: The desperate efforts to lockdown remote First Nations communities to protect against OVID-19 transmission is also having a dire impact on the way many...
Opinion

Chronically ill and keeping my head above water in the midst of COVID-19

OPINION: Everywhere we are being told not to panic, yet the government has failed to show strong leadership and reassurance to the public, and vulnerable mob are...
AAP

COVID-19 restrictions: HOW AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND EFFORTS TO COMBAT COVID-19 DIFFER

A look at the different paths the Australian and New Zealand governments are taking to combat the spread of coronavirus.

Educational Resources

Fun and interactive educational resources for home isolation. 

26 Mar 2020

Warnings about COVID-19 are being translated into Aboriginal languages to reach all Australians

Language barriers in parts of the Northern Territory are being broken down so all Australians can access important messaging about the coronavirus pandemic.
3 Apr 2020

SBS Learn Educational Resources

SBS Learn is a library of educational resources linked to SBS documentaries, dramas, news & current affairs, sport and other productions aired on SBS and its...
5 Mar 2020 - 5:19pm

Statement from Queensland Government Department of Education

3 Apr 2020

Coronavirus Information in 63 Languages

SBS is committed to informing all Australians about the latest coronavirus developments. News and information about coronavirus (COVID-19) is available below in...