During the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, each level of government in Australia has a role to play. As the situation evolves, you need to know where to find accurate, up-to-date information and support services. Council supports Queensland Health as the lead agency responsible for responding to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We will ensure that we keep our community informed.

Council 

Council remains committed to serving the Isaac region through COVID-19. Keep up-to-date with information, local impacts and council’s response on our dedicated COVID-19 webpage.  

State Government

Queensland Health is the state’s lead agency during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It is the best source of accurate, up-to-date information for Sunshine Coast
residents.

For general health and well-being, visit the Queensland Health website.

Or call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84).

Find detailed information – with easy-to-follow categories to chose from – on the Queensland Health's COVID-19 website:

• Latest updates (health directives, hot spots and media)
• Take action (prevention, social distancing, self-quarantine, fever clinics, contact tracing)
• Find the facts (treatments, support, FAQs and myths, translated resources)
• Sector specific links (information for First Nations, older people, pregnant/breastfeeding mothers, parents/children, people with disabilities and carers, industry, business, health professionals)
• Qld Health response (response plan and other government pandemic planning)

The 'Unite against COVID-19' campaign brings together state government, business communities and individuals:

• Government actions (supporting Queenslanders)
• Care Army
• Industry and Business

The Queensland Government has prepared a collection of COVID-19 resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Jobs Finder Queensland
An online portal connecting those who have lost their job due to COVID-19 with new job opportunities and access to free online training.

Queensland Human Rights Commission
Use the contacts below if you would like to talk to someone, about:

• discrimination
• vilification
• sexual harassment, or
• human rights

Call 1300 130 670 or email enquiries@qhrc.qld.gov.au to find out about your options to make a complaint, 

Federal Government

When the World Health Organisation announced COVID-19 as a pandemic, an alert was issued by the Australian Government Department of Health.

The government continues to manage the outbreak in Australia as a health emergency. 

The situation continues to change rapidly. Keep up to date with the latest official medical advice, health information, initiatives and programs.

• Health alerts and current status
  Daily case and situation updates, news and media, apps and resources, GP respiratory clinics and FAQs
• Medicare
  Covid-19 response and new MBS online and telehealth
• Mental health
  Head to Health trusted information portal and digital tools to help support mental health and well-being. Access support for yourself or others
• Symptom checker
  Healthdirect online tool
• CovidSafe app
  Helps keep the community safe from further spread through early notification of possible exposure
• Coronavirus Australia app
  Up-to-date official information and advice about the situation at your fingertips
• Centrelink
• Information and services to help you if you're affected by COVID-19

International information

• World Health Organisation 
  Information from across the globe on the pandemic
• Centres for Disease Control and Prevention 
  Additional resources to plan, prepare and respond to COVID-19

Other useful links

• ACCC Scam Watch
  News and alerts including current Covid-19 scams
• TIS National
  Translation services for people who do not speak English
• Jobs Finder Queensland
  Connecting Queenslanders to work and opportunities
• Domestic and family violence
  Resources and links to support services
• HealthDirect 
  National free Australian health advice

National Hotlines