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COVID-19 Handy Resources

Following the shutdown announcement made on Wednesday 18 November, SACOSS compiled this list of useful phone numbers and websites for COVID-19 related information and supports for South Australians. The main government COVID response information is at
https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/response

  • COVID-19 Relief Call Centre – 1300 705 336 for information and assistance, including access to personal hardship support and advice on short-term accommodation options for people who cannot safely self-quarantine or self-isolate.
  • SA Health COVID-19 information hotline –1800 253 787 (open 7 days, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm). Please visit www.covid-19.sa.gov.au first to see if answers to your questions are there, as call volumes to the hotlines are expected to be high.
  • SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line – 1800 632 753 or chat online (open 8.00am – 8.00pm every day).
  • Red Cross Telecross REDI service – 1800 188 071 for a free daily phonecall checking on the welfare of vulnerable people.
  • NDIS Call Centre referral line for NDIS participants 1800 800 110 for COVID-related queries.
  • NDIS providers: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission – 1800 035 544 for COVID-related queries about delivering supports and services to NDIS participants.
  • SA Homelessness Gateway/Homeless Connect SA - 1800 003 308 24/7 for anyone experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. 
  • A guide for NGOs on COVID-19 testing is available on the DHS website.
  • SA Health information – www.sahealth.sa.gov.au or www.sa.gov.au/covid-19
Published Date: 
Friday, 20 November 2020