Patient Information

COVID-19 Disability

Easy Read Information

• Australian Government:
  • Coronavirus: What Is It?
  • Coronavirus: 5 Things to Do Right Now
  • Coronavirus: What Do You Need to Know?
  • Coronavirus: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Coronavirus: Should You Wear a Mask?
  • Coronavirus: Social Distancing
  • Coronavirus: Staying at Home
• Council for Intellectual Disability:
  • Staying Safe from Coronavirus
  • Look After Your Mental Health During Coronavirus
• Down Syndrome Australia:
  • Coronavirus Information
  • Coronavirus Factsheet
• NDIS – NDIS and Coronavirus

General Resources

• Autism and Coronavirus (COVID-19): The Essentials (video) – Autism Awareness Australia
• Latest Information About COVID-19 and Down Syndrome – Down Syndrome Australia
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Support – NDIS
• COVID-19 Information for People With Disability – NSW Health. Includes easy read and video resources.
• COVID-19 Hub – People with Disability Australia
• Disability Gateway 1800‑643‑787 – Australian Government Department of Social Services. Information and referrals for people with disability and their supporters about coronavirus.
• Information for the Spinal Community During COVID-19 – Spinal Cord Injuries Australia

Auslan

• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates in Auslan (video) – Expression Australia

Aided Language Display Boards

• Two Way Street:
  • Washing Hands (video)
  • Talking With Kids About Coronavirus (video)

Key Word Signs

• Scope – Communication Resources for Avoiding and Talking About Coronavirus (video)

Information for Carers

• Carers Australia (NSW) – COVID-19 Series:
  • Caring Through Crisis: COVID-19 Handbook
  • Tips for Mental Health Carers
  • Tips for Carers of Older People
  • Tips for Young Carers
  • Tips for Carers of People with a Disability
  • Tips for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Carers
• Carer Gateway [can provide up to 6 free counselling sessions]