Covid - 19

Coronavirus Hotline 

Ph: 1800 675 398

https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus#:~:text=Coronavirus%20hotline,(000)%20for%20emergencies%20only.

DHHS: Covid-19 Symptoms and risks 

https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-coronavirus-disease-covid-19

DHHS: How to stay safe from Covid-19 – plus links to other supports

https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/how-stay-safe-and-well-covid-19

Speaking to teens about social distancing and isolation

https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/coronavirus-covid-19-guide/coronavirus-talking-about-distancing-and-isolation-teens

Australian Psychological Society (APS): Tips for coping with coronavirus anxiety and managing your mental health during social isolation. Link: https://www.psychology.org.au/COVID-19-Australians

World Health Organisation (WHO): Myth-busting COVID-19 misinformation 

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters

Mental Health Support for Young People 13-18yo presenting with COVID related anxiety

Swinburne University Psychology Clinic has developed a free mental health program (telehealth) for adolescents distressed by COVID-19. The intervention is helpful for adolescents who require targeted work for pandemic-related anxiety.  

Referrals and enquires can be made by contacting the Swinburne Psychology Clinic 

Telephone: 03 9214 5528 

email: psychprojects@swin.edu.au