We are working together with our members, other SA human service peak bodies and the SA Government to ensure you have access to the latest trusted information and resources.
Advice on care and safety
- Open Your World - SA Govt. official COVID-19 advice website
- Cleaning and disinfection in the workplace (SA Health fact sheet)
- Coronavirus resources (Federal Govt. Health Dept.)
- Good hygiene is in your hands poster
- Simple steps to stop the Spread poster
- Advice for employers
- Advice for aged care
Advice and information on recovery
- SA roadmap for easing COVID-19 restrictions
- Frequently Asked Questions for SA roadmap Step 1
- COVID-19 SA roadmap considerations
Advice and information on accessing support
Domestic and Family Violence
- Domestic Violence Crisis Line (Women's Safety Services SA) - 1800 800 098
- 1800RESPECT (National Sexual Assault, Domestic & Family Violence Hotline) - 1800 737 732
- Mensline - 1300 789 0978
- Ninko Kurtangga Patpangga (The Southern Regional Aboriginal Family Violence Service) - 08 8297 9644
- KWY Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Services - 08 8377 7822
- Migrant Women's Support Program - 08 8152 9260
Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Temporary Visa Holders
- Refugee Council COVID-19 information for refugees and people seeking asylum
- Refugee Council information about COVID-19 and social security
- Red Cross migration services and support
- Department of Home Affairs COVID-19 translated fact sheets:
- Funds available from Australian Refugee Association supporting asylum seekers and temporary visa holders not receiving Centrelink payment - up to $410 in utilities, phones, internet or education bills. Contact the numbers below:
- Hind (Arabic speaker) - 0418 331 424
- Mohsen (Arabic speaker) - 0427 073 489
- Halia (Hazaragi/Dari/Persian speaker) - 0447 773 552
- Bhupal (Bhutanese speaker) - 0415 094 418 (Wednesday and Thursday)
- Carolina (Spanish speaker)- 0414 054 419
- Alima (Swahili speaker) 0439 823 340 (Monday and Tuesday)
Income support
- JobSearch advice about COVID-19 coronavirus
- Lifting of mutual obligations until 22 May 2020
- Services Australia information and services to help you if you’re affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Centrelink Coronavirus Supplement
- Centrelink Economic Support Payment
- Australian Government JobKeeper Payment fact sheet
Trusted information sources
GENERAL
- Federal Government – Coronavirus 2019 information
- Federal Government - COVID-19 Resources
- Federal Department for Health
- SA Government information and resources on Coronavirus COVID-19
- SA Health COVID-19 dashboard
- SA COVID 19 Clinics and Testing
- World Health Organisation – novel coronavirus 2019
FOR THE SECTOR
- Department of Human Services advice, including an example of a contingency plan.
- Fair work practices like managing workforce issues, or knowing your rights as an employee.
- Australian Services Union information for community sector employees
- SA Health COVID-19 information and resources for the public and health providers
- NDIS Disaster Response
- Department for Health information for the health and aged care sector
- COTA Industry Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes during COVID-19
- SA Government information sheet for protected persons, service providers and guardians.
- SA Government restrictions on at-risk care facility residents.
- DHS guidelines for NGO sector.
Self Isolation & Quarantine Guidelines
In South Australia, you will be required to self isolate or quarantine for 14 days if you:
- have arrived from overseas
- have arrived from interstate (some exemptions apply)
- have been in close contact with a confimed case of COVID-19
During these 14 days, you must stay at home or in your hotel room and not leave unless you require urgent medical care.
This currently applies to all travellers (international and Australian), including South Australian citizens.
Non-compliance will result in a maximum penalty of $20,000.
For more information, visit the SA Health COVID-19 advice webpage.