
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources


How Central West Gippsland PCP is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic
Central West Gippsland PCP has over 20 years experience in partnerships and connecting health and human services with each other, and the community. The PCP also has a strong history of supporting food security work across Baw Baw and Latrobe.
This allowed the Central West Gippsland PCP to readily mobilise our members and community groups to respond to challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read the case studies:
Services open during COVID-19:
Central West Gippsland PCP have prepared reports outlining which services are open during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide information on the supports available to community members:

Food Security during the COVID-19 pandemic: Baw Baw & Latrobe:
Central West Gippsland PCP, the Baw Baw Food Movement and Food For All Latrobe Valley have developed a local food security resource:
A series of smaller fact sheets supporting eating well and food security during COVID-19 have also been developed, including:
- Accessing culturally appropriate foods
- Culturally relevant food relief
- Eating well when working from home
- Food activities at home with the kids
- Great ideas for easy food substitutes
- Grow your own food from seed
- Growing food at home
- Tips for bulk cooking at home
- Tips for eating seasonal produce
- What foods can I freeze?
- Where can I find recipes?

Health and wellbeing during COVID-19
Central West Gippsland PCP have developed a series of fact sheets supporting health and wellbeing during COVID-19. These include:
- Being resilient during COVID-19
- Coping with isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Ergonomics when working from home
- Gender Equity during COVID-19
- Looking after the mental health of others during COVID-19
- Looking after your mental health during COVID-19
- Staying active during COVID-19
- Staying connected during COVID-19 - Internet / Data Supports Available
- Your child's mental health during COVID-19
- Youth Safe Spaces Information Sheet (Central West Gippsland PCP / headspace / Churchill Neighbourhood Centre / Moe Neighbourhood House / Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House)

Health Advice (Victoria):
The best place to access up-to-date Victorian health advice on Coronavirus remains dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus.
Victoria's Restriction Levels:
To read about Victoria's current restriction levels, click here.
How to stay safe and well during Coronavirus:
The Department of Health and Human Services have a range of Coronavirus resources on 'how to stay safe and well' including hygiene and physical distancing; financial assistance; mental health resources; translated resources; and family violence crisis response and support.
COVID-19 Promotional Material including Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CALD) and Translated Resources
The Department of Health and Human Services has a range of Coronavirus promotional material available:
- Promotional material on Coronavirus (English)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Translated resources - Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Victorian Government is requesting organisations' support in sharing the latest translated materials widely through their networks. Organisations can assist by:
- Sharing the materials available in the Coronavirus Multicultural Campaign Stakeholder Kit with their community by email, social media or through messaging apps.
- Directing people to the Victorian Government’s Coronavirus website for current information and updates: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/translated-resources-coronavirus-disease-covid-19.
- Advising anyone who is concerned to call the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398 (24 hours). For translator support, call TIS National on 131 450.
COVID-19 Testing across Gippsland:
It is important to continue testing so any community outbreaks can be detected.
Vulnerable Victorians can get tested at home to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The Call-to-Test service is for people who have COVID-19 symptoms and cannot leave home due to injury, mobility or other eligible reasons.
Gippslanders can also access testing at one of the six Respiratory Clinics across the region - by appointment. Symptomatic testing is for people who have respiratory symptoms such as fever or chills or a respiratory sickness (e.g. cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose or loss of smell). In addition, testing is recommended for people with new onset of other clinical symptoms consistent with COVID-19 (headache, muscle pain, stuffy nose, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea).
Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) are running a drive-through COVID-19 testing site in Moe. The site is located at the carpark of Moe Kmart:
- The drive-through testing site will open every Tuesday and Thursday from 9am until 11am.
- No appointments are necessary.
- LCHS are only testing people with symptoms or who have been requested to get tested, according to DHHS guidelines.
For the complete list of where you can get tested, visit: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/where-get-tested-covid-19.
Funded Agency Channel Sector Advice:
The Funded Agency Channel have released Coronavirus information, guidelines and advice for sectors funded under the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Education and Training, State Government of Victoria.

Australian Government:
Australia.gov.au is regularly updated to provide latest Coronavirus news, updates and advice from government agencies across Australia.
The COVIDSafe app speeds up contacting people exposed to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Federal Support:
JobKeeper Payment
The Government has a 'JobKeeper' payment available for eligible businesses to help keep more Australians in jobs and support businesses affected by the significant economic impact caused by the Coronavirus. Read more.
Support for Businesses
The Australian Government is supporting Australian businesses to manage cash flow challenges and retain employees. Assistance includes cash flow support to businesses and temporary measures to provide relief for financially distressed businesses. Read more.
Supporting Individuals and Households
The Australian Government is providing financial assistance to Australians to support them through the Coronavirus. This assistance includes income support payments, payments to support households and temporary early releases of superannuation. Read more.
Economic Justice Australia has produced a fact sheet with specific information on how to claim a Centrelink payment during COVID-19.
Victorian Business Resilience Package / Business Support Funds
The Victorian Government has established various business support funds to support Victorian businesses impacted by restrictions in Victoria.
Working for Victoria:
The $500 million Working for Victoria Fund will help Victorians who have lost their jobs due to the economic impacts of COVID-19 find new opportunities. Read more.

Free Online Infection Control Training:
The Federal Government is offering workers across the health, aged care, disability and childcare sectors access to a free online training module on infection control.
This training module takes about 30 minutes to complete and covers the fundamentals of infection prevention and control (IPC) for COVID-19.
Mental Health and Wellbeing:
Beyond Blue has produced a guide to mental wellbeing during the Coronavirus outbreak. The Beyond Blue Support Service offers short term counselling and referrals by phone and webchat on 1300 22 4636.
Lifeline is available 24 hours/7 days on 13 11 14 and online chat (7pm – midnight, 7 nights).
Lifeline Gippsland also has a free CATCH Program, which matches individuals needing support you with a trained supporter for up to 12 weeks.
Victorian Aboriginal Health Service have set up a new and free 'Yarning Safe and Strong' phone counselling service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Family Violence Safety:
The 'STOP Family Violence' Card (Gippsland Women's Health / Gippsland Family Violence Alliance) provides a full list of Gippsland and state-wide Family Violence Support Services.
The Orange Door is available in Inner Gippsland and is a new way for women, children and young people who are experiencing family violence or families who need assistance with the care and wellbeing of children to access the services they need to be safe and supported.
1800RESPECT is operating during COVID-19 and a list of safety apps for mobile phones can be found at their website.
The safe steps 24/7 family violence crisis response phone line will continue to operate as usual 1800 015 188.
Central West Gippsland PCP have developed a Gender Equity during COVID-19 Fact Sheet.
Domestic Violence Resource Centre and Domestic Violence Victoria are collating information, resources and responses to frequently asked questions on COVID-19 and family violence at the Lookout website.
Suite of Resources

Health and Social Sector Advice:
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) (Department of Health and Human Services, State Government of Victoria)
- Health services and general practice - Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) (Department of Health and Human Services, State Government of Victoria)
- Information, guidelines and advice for sectors funded under the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Education and Training, State Government of Victoria (Funded Agency Channel)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) health alert (Federal) (Australian Government Department of Health)
- Caring for people with COVID-19 (evidence-based clinical guidelines for Australian healthcare professionals (National COVID 19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce)
- COVID-19 and the community sector resource page (VCOSS - Victorian Council of Social Service)
- Fact Sheets to address specific social issue areas in the context of COVID-19 (Centre for Social Impact)
Community and Health Professional Resources:
General Information
- A collection of Coronavirus (COVID-19) campaign resources for the general public (Australian Government Department of Health)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): resources for the general public (Health Direct)
- Promotional material - Coronavirus (COVID-19) (Department of Health and Human Services, State Government of Victoria)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities and Health Professionals
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities (Department of Health and Human Services, State Government of Victoria)
- COVID-19 Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Professionals (National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Association (NATSIHWA))
- 'Yarning Safe and Strong' free phone counselling service (Victorian Aboriginal Health Service)
Aged Care Resources
- Aged care sector - coronavirus (COVID-19) (Department of Health and Human Services, State Government of Victoria)
- COVID-19 tips sheets for carers, families and friends of people living with dementia (Dementia Australia)
- Information for older people and seniors (Department of Health and Human Services, State Government of Victoria)
- 'Staying Connected' community resource (aimed at older people) (Central Highlands PCP)
Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Alcohol and Other Drugs - A Community Guide (Latrobe Community Health Service)
Auslan
- Auslan video updates (COVID-19) (Expression Australia)
Cardiovascular Disease
- COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease (Heart Foundation)
Children and Youth
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Resources for Australian parents, carers and teachers (UNICEF Australia)
- COVID-19 home-supported learning (Evidence for Learning)
- 'COVID-19: We've Got This Covered' website for Families and Schools (Macquarie University)
- Staying connected during COVID-19 - Internet / Data Supports Available (Central West Gippsland PCP)
- Supporting children during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak (Emerging Minds)
- Talking to children about natural disasters, traumatic events, or worries about the future: Video (Emerging Minds)
- Tips & Ideas for the Home (Outer East PCP)
- Your Child's Mental Health During COVID-19 (Central West Gippsland PCP)
- Youth Safe Spaces Information Sheet (Central West Gippsland PCP / headspace / Churchill Neighbourhood Centre / Moe Neighbourhood House / Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House)
Disability Services
- Information for people with disability - coronavirus (COVID-19) (Department of Health and Human Services, State Government of Victoria)
- NDIS - Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and support (National Disability Insurance Agency)
Easy English
- Easy English Community Reource: COVID-19 (Enliven)
- Easy English Community Resource: COVID-19: Self Isolation and Coronavirus (Enliven)
- Suite of COVID-19 resources: Easy English and Translated (Enliven)
Family Violence Safety
- 'STOP Family Violence' Card - Gippsland (Gippsland Women's Health)
- 'STOP Family Violence' - Gippsland Resources (Gippsland Women's Health / Gippsland Family Violence Alliance)
- Family Violence and Associated Services Directory - Latrobe & Baw Baw (Gippsland Family Violence Alliance)
- Being active bystander during COVID-19 (Gippsland Women's Health)
- Gender Equity during COVID-19 (Central West Gippsland PCP)
- Information, resources and responses to frequently asked questions on COVID-19 and family violence - Lookout website (Domestic Violence Resource Centre and Domestic Violence Victoria)
- Information, services and support during COVID-19 (Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare)
- Seeking Safety from Family Violence During COVID-19 (Safe Steps)
- The Orange Door - Inner Gippsland Brochure
- With Respect - COVID-19 and Family Violence for LGBTIQ+ people (With Respect)
Financial Assistance
- Financial Counselling Program (Good Money)
- How to claim a Centrelink payment during COVID-19 factsheet (Economic Justice Australia)
- Online Gambling (Gambler's Help)
Food Security and Healthy Eating
(Central West Gippsland PCP)
- Accessing culturally appropriate foods
- Eating well when working from home
- Food activities at home with the kids
- Great ideas for easy food substitutes
- Grow your own food from seed
- Growing food at home
- Helping our communities access nutritious foods during the Coronavirus pandemic
- Tips for bulk cooking at home
- Tips for eating seasonal produce
- What foods can I freeze?
- Where can I find recipes?
General Health and Physical Activity
- Ergonomics when working from home (Central West Gippsland PCP)
- Health Promotion COVID-19 Resource Hub (VicHealth)
- Staying active during COVID-19 (Central West Gippsland PCP)
Housing and Homelessness
- Crisis Accommodation - Getting Help (Department of Health and Human Services, State Government of Victoria)
- Housing and homelessness - Coronavirus (COVID-19) (Department of Health and Human Services, State Government of Victoria)
Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Being resilient during COVID-19 (Central West Gippsland PCP)
- Coping with isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic (Central West Gippsland PCP)
- Coronavirus: digital mental health tools that can help (The Black Dog Institute)
- Coronavirus: Resources for anxiety and stress (The Black Dog Institute)
- Guide to mental wellbeing during the Coronavirus outbreak (Beyond Blue)
- Looking after the mental health of others during COVID-19 (Central West Gippsland PCP)
- Looking after your mental health during COVID-19 (Central West Gippsland PCP)
- Mangaging your Mental Health Online During COVID-19 (e-Mental Health in Practice)
- Mindfulness in everyday life (The Black Dog Institute)
- Your Child's Mental Health During COVID-19 (Central West Gippsland PCP)
Translated / Multilingual
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Translated Resources (Department of Health and Human Services, State Government of Victoria)
- Coronavirus Multicultural Campaign Stakeholder Kit (Department of Health and Human Services, State Government of Victoria)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Translated Resources (Australian Government Department of Health)
- COVID-19 Multilingual Resources (Health Translations)
- COVID-19 Multilingual Resources: Plain English and available in 7 community languages (DPV Health)
- Suite of COVID-19 resources: Easy English and Translated (Enliven)