Information on this page is current as of 22nd Octover 2020.
Metropolitan Melbourne and Regional Victoria are currently following four steps to a “COVID Normal” Victoria. You can find more information on the steps to a COVID Normal in HTML at these links: Melbourne Metro Info and Regional Vic Info.
Where to get help?
It is best to get information from reliable sources such as government websites. We have included below links to where you can find information about CoronaVirus (COVID-19) for people with disability.
- Victorian Disability & COVID-19 Information website by the Vic Government Dept of Health & Human Services. This page includes Easy Read information and Fact Sheets on Social Bubbles, Face Masks, How and where to get tested, Information for families etc.
- NDIS – Advice for Victoria
- Video from Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews re: wearing face masks, includes Auslan.
You can also contact the Disability Gateway on 1800 643 787. The Helpline is available Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm (AEST) It’s not available on national public holidays.
You can find out more about the Disability Information Helpline at https://www.dss.gov.au/disabilityhelp
Easy Read Fact Sheets
The Victorian Disability & COVID-19 Information website by the Vic Government Dept of Health & Human Services has Easy Read information and Fact Sheets for people with disability and their families living in Victoria.