There is a lot of information being shared about Coronavirus (COVID-19).
IDEAS has put together this information for people with a disability about COVID-19.
IDEAS keeps updating this information as things change.
If you need any other information call us and we will answer your questions.
We are open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm. We are here to help.
Free Call: 1800 029 904
Other Helplines
COVID-19 Disability Information Helpline – 1800 643 787
This helpline has been set up to help people with a disability with COVID-19 issues.
It is open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm. IDEAS Info Officers are the team answering your calls.
More here Disability Information Helpline
National Coronavirus Helpline – 1800 020 080
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
More here National Coronavirus Helpline
What is on this page?
There is a lot of helpful information.
You can click on one of the links below go to that topic.
Or, you can scroll down to look through them all.
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Health
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Staying At Home Tips
Money
About COVID-19
Service Providers
NDIS
FAQ
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Government Links
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Easy English Coronavirus COVID-19 ResourcesState Information
South Australia
Live in SA - What you need to knowVictoria
Victorian Roadmap to COVID Normal - what you need to knowVictorian Worker Access to Childcare PermitsFAQ from People with Disability in VictoriaVictorian and Australian Governments commit to Disability Response Centre for COVID-19 crisisNew South Wales
Live in NSW? Need to Know COVID-19 InfoNSW and QR CodesQueensland
Live in QLD? Need to Know COVID-19 Disability InfoQueensland Border RestrictionsQueensland Roadmap
Health
COVID-19 testing for people with disability
COVID-19 and saliva testing
Can't get to a COVID testing clinic? What we know about home testing
Intellectual Disability and COVID-19
Getting Help and Staying Healthy
Staying at Home
The New Armchair TravellersStaying Connected in IsolationTips to get you through IsolationOnline meetings and supporting inclusive practicesCatch ups for people with disability in COVID-19School from home - making it work for kids with disabilityTips on working from home for people with disabilityGrocery shopping during the COVID-19 pandemicGetting medication during the COVID-19 crisis
Money
Centrelink and Covid-19- JobKeeper Payment
- JobSeeker Payment
- Economic Support Payment
- JobKeeper and JobSeeker changes announced July 21, 2020.
About COVID-19
What is Coronavirus? Government RestrictionsCovid-19 AppsThe COVIDSafe appNeed to get coronavirus (COVID-19) resources in your language? Easy English COVID-19 resources What do COVID-19 rule changes mean for people with a disability? Coronavirus restrictions in your state COVID-19 Factsheets supporting people with a disability Keeping Your Mob Safe - ATSI COVID-19 Resources
Service Providers
Choosing a provider onlineHow Service Providers are doing things differently Coronavirus Supports for NDIS registered providers
Other
Returning to School after COVID-19Public Transport in the age of COVID-19Can good things come from the COVID-19 crisis?3 ways to make your online content more inclusive COVID safe travel tipsLiving in strange times
Frequently Asked Questions
IDEAS TOP 10 COVID-19 FAQsFAQ from People with Disability in Victoria
NDIS
If you things have changed for you because of COVID-19, you will be able to get help.
There are special teams of staff who can answer your questions on the phone.
Call 1800 800 110 then press 5. Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm (local time).
There is also information on the NDIS website that shares some changes about funding, rules and buying PPE.
Plus for people in Victoria see Live in Victoria? Need to Know COVID-19 Info
Government Links
Australian Government Department of Health - General Information- Disability Information NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
Phone: 1800 035 544
COVID-19 Information Centrelink
Phone: 13 24 68
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More Contacts
Search our COVID-19 Directory for more contacts.
If there is something else you need, please get in touch.
We are happy to help you find it.
Need an Interpreter? Call 131 450Need to use the National Relay Service?
Voice Relay number 1300 555 727 TTY number 133 677 SMS relay number 0423 677 767
