COVID-19: Latest News and Resources
COVID-19 Energy Bills Support from Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW
4th June 2020
If you've been impacted by COVID-19 and are struggling to pay your energy bills here's all the information you need about the support available to you during this time.
Click HERE for details.
NSW Government Supporting Multicultural Communities through COVID-19
3rd June 2020
Help is on its way to the most vulnerable people affected by COVID-19, with the NSW Government providing over $6 million for our multicultural communities including migrants and temporary visa holders.
Click HERE to read the release.
Lifting restrictions in NSW from 1st June
2nd June 2020
NSW residents will be able to take a holiday anywhere in NSW from 1 June, with intra-state travel restrictions to be lifted from Monday 1 June 2020.
However, maintaining social distancing and good hygiene is imperative.
Click HERE for materials in language about it.
Looking after your mental health
2nd June 2020
Look after your mental health during the COVID-19.
Click HERE for materials in language about how to look after your mental health.
Educational Resources for Parents and Carers
6th May 2020
Resources to help students and parents with working from home are available from the Department of Education in multiple languages.
Click HERE for details for school aged children and HERE for early education resources.
Multilingual app about COVID-19
5th May 2020
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Migration Council Australia (MCA) has developed a multilingual app for Australia’s culturally and linguistically diverse communities about COVID-19, its impact and available support.
Click HERE for details.
Helpful Resources for Parents During the Pandemic
30th April 2020
The Parents Page from NSW Government has resources for you to use during your parenting journey.
Social Security FAQs for those affected by COVID-19
30th April 2020
Answers to all of your questions about social security and eligibility (including in multiple languages).
Explaining COVID-19 to Children
22nd April 2020
A multilingual children's book has been developed to explain COVID-19 to children and ease their anxieties. Find a version in your language and explore the story together.
Click HERE for details.
No Worker Left Behind: Services Directory
21st April 2020
Unions NSW has created a list of services available to Australian residents and migrants for emergency food assistance, accommodation and housing, mental health and others. Criteria may apply to each individual service.
Bilingual Videos on Coronavirus and Handwashing
15th April 2020
Humans Like Us have provided links to videos in 25 different languages to explain the best way to wash your hands and stay safe from Coronavirus.
Help for People on Temporary Visas from Red Cross
15th April 2020
Australian Red Cross is delivering emergency relief for people on temporary working visas who have urgent needs. Click
HERE for details.
NSW COVID-19 Public Health Laws and Police Powers
14th April 2020
Find HERE information to understand the NSW Police powers to enforce new social distancing and isolation orders made under the Public Health Act 2010 (NSW) and Biosecurity Act 2015 (Cth).
Topics covered include 'reasonable excuses' for leaving your home, the application of on-the-spot fines and other penalties for breaching public heath orders, and circumstances where you may be arrested or charged.
Helping Women at Risk of Domestic Violence During the Coronavirus Pandemic
8th April 2020
If you or someone you know is at risk of domestic violence, there is help available.
Online domestic violence group education sessions for women
Series of four one-hour sessions for women, delivered over Zoom. Topics include women's place in society, DV warning signs/red flags, healthy versus unhealthy relationships and the cycle and types of violence. Women can inquire or be referred. Organised by Lou’s Place.
Wednesdays 10-11am, for four weeks from 15 April
More information: Email brianna@lousplace.com.au
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COVID-19 online safety advice from the eSafety Commissioner for women experiencing domestic violence
Information on continuing to safely using devices and accounts to remain connected during the COVID-10 situation.
More information
COVID-19 online safety advice for domestic and family violence workers
Produced by the eSafety Commissioner.
More information
Click HERE for more information.
Current Employment Opportunities
1st April 2020
Are you or someone you know looking for work? Here are some ideas of places with current job opportunities.
Supermarkets
Woolworths
Register with Woolworths for future employment opportunities
Coles
Coles Employment subscription for current vacancies
Aldi Careers
Harris Farm Markets Careers
IGA Careers
All IGA stores are independently and privately owned and operated, as such, they handle their own recruiting.
To enquire about positions in-store, it is best that you contact your local IGA store directly in regards to employment.
Food deliveries
Uber Eats Deliver
Menulog delivers
Pizza Deliveries
Dominos
Pizza Hut
Cleaning
ISS Cleaners
Including school and commercial cleaners
Service/Petrol Station
BP
Shell
Caltex
NSW Government
Services NSW Temporary positions
NSW Government job vacancies
Register and you can get notifications of positions vacant as they come up on the website
Job search titles
- Call centre
- Customer service
- Community
- Australian Government
Services Australia temporary employment
General Job Search Websites
Indeed
Seek
Jora
Careerone
Ethical Employment opportunities
Job search titles
- Cleaner
- Fruit pickers
- Pick packers: assist with filling orders in a warehouse setting. They help manage the warehouse and inventory and package goods as part of the supply chain staff. They commonly work in the retail sector assisting with the distribution of retail goods
- Service Station or Petrol Stations
- Customer service
- Call centres
- Tutors
- Childminding/babysitters/nannies
- Courier/drivers
Education: Free TAFE courses
7th April 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, TAFE NSW, in conjunction with the NSW Government, is offering a number of fee-free short courses that can be completed in just days or weeks, offering practical skills and experiences across a range of industries:
- Develop Administration Skills
- Enhance Digital Impact
- Increase Health and Medical Knowledge
- Practical Business Skills
- Improve Leadership Performance
Check the website for eligibility
Energy network relief package
7th April 2020
Energy networks across New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia have announced a suite of measures to provide support to customers enduring hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The electricity and gas network relief package complements other initiatives across the gas and electricity sector and will take effect from 1 April.
Click
HERE for more information
Food Services: Free and low cost food during the Pandemic
1st April 2020
Find bellow links to directories of outlets supporting the community with either free food or low cost food during the Coronavirus pandemic.
You are advised to contact the providers by phone before attending to collect.
Multilingual Information on COVID-19 for Pregnant Women
7th April 2020
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG), have produced factsheets in languages.
Fact Sheets in languages from the Australian Government Department of Health
27th March 2020
The Department of Health has created a number of translated COVID-19 Fact Sheets in languages. These are on:
- close contact with confirmed cases
- community return
- FAQ’s
- identifying symptoms
- isolation guidance
- residential care services
- early childhood centres
- social distancing
Get
HERE Fact Sheets in
32 languages
Domestic and family violence factsheet in languages
The Australian Government does not tolerate domestic and family violence under any circumstances.
Domestic and family violence includes behaviour or threats that aim to control a male or female partner by causing fear or threatening their safety.
These fact sheets from the Australian Government, Department of Social Services in 46 languages provide information on what domestic and family violence can include as well as contact details for culturally sensitive services in Australia.
Clic
HERE to access fact sheets
in languages
For more information about Domestic Violence resources go to our website
HERE
Family Law and COVID-19
7th April 2020
A new suite of factsheets in English about the COVID-19 and family law is now available online through Legal Aid NSW.
More family and civil law resources about COVID-19 and the law are being developed and will be made available soon. To view the latest resources relating to COVID-19 and the law, visit their website HERE and search using the keyword “COVID-19”.
Emergency Relief for Migrants
27th March 2020
The waiting periods for newly arrived migrants to access social security payments have temporarily been waived, meaning that they can access various safety net payments including the COVID-19 supplement.
Office for Women advises that anyone who is unable to pay their bills or is at imminent risk of not being able to pay their bills can access Emergency Relief regardless of their visa status.
More information on this program is available HERE.
The list of funded providers for Emergency Relief is available on the DSS Service Directory HERE.
You can find the list of providers by searching for ‘Financial Crisis and Material Aid – Emergency Relief’ under Service Type.
SBS Launches Multilingual Coronavirus Portal
26th March 2020
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SBS has launched a new Multilingual Coronavirus Portal with news and information in over 60 langauges. Click HERE for details.
Multilingual Resources for COVID-19
26th March 2020
Ethnolink Language Service has the latest information about COVID-19 translated in your language. Click HERE for details.
Bilingual Resources from Red Cross
26th March 2020
Stay up to date on staying safe with the latest updates from Australian Red Cross. Click HERE for details.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) In-Language Resources
Individuals, employers and organisations can help limit the spread of coronavirus and protect the most vulnerable in the community.
Everyone is encouraged to act NOW to reduce the spread and risk of infection.
Practising good hygiene and social distancing are two important ways you can help.
For aditional languages click
HERE
Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak.
Beyond Blue recognises and understands the feelings of anxiety, distress and concern many people may be experiencing in relation to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and offers the following wellbeing advice, HERE.