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How to protect yourself, Elders, family and community from Coronavirus and keep safe.

Download our COVID Warrior Resource

For more information about the COVID-19 Vaccine, you can call the Information helpline on 1800 020 080

Know your rights

You have the right to find out more information about the vaccine from your doctor who knows what is best for you before you decide to get it.

If you have had two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine you may be eligible to have your booster shot.

If it has been 3 months since you have had the jab, you can have a yarn with your doctor about getting your booster shot to help keep you strong against COVID.

Where can I find out more?

Download our factsheet

You can have a yarn with your health service or your Doctor about the vaccine.

The Australian Government have more information about the jab on the Department of Health website

health.gov.au/covid19-vaccines  or you can call 1800 020 080

Australian Government Vaccine Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 

NOT SURE WHAT THE COVID RULES ARE WHERE YOU ARE FROM?

You can find more information about keeping safe and what you can and can’t do by using the COVID-19 restriction checker.

Click on the button below to go to the COVID-19 restriction checker.

Check COVID-19 restrictions where I live

National Disability COVID-19 Information Helpline

1800 643 787

This is a free Disability Information Helpline for people with disability, their families and carers who need help because of coronavirus (COVID-19).

National Coronavirus Helpline

 1800 020 080

Call this line if you need help or more info about Coronavirus (COVID-19). The line operates 24/7.

For translating or interpreting services, call 131 450

If you have serious symptoms such as difficulty breathing
Call 000 for urgent medical help.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information helpline

1800 020 080

You can have a yarn with your Health Service or your Doctor about the vaccine.

The Government have more information about the vaccine on the Department of Health website

Need help with proof of your COVID-19 vaccination?

Get Proof

Download our COVID Warrior Factsheet
Government Health Information

Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for people with disability 

The Australian Government Department of Health has created some factsheets with information about Coronavirus.

Check out the factsheets

What is Coronavirus (COVD-19)?

Coronavirus is a contagious virus that travelled here from overseas and is affecting the whole world. It is like a very bad flu or a cold and it can be passed very quickly from one person to another. Having knowledge about Coronavirus helps to stop it from being shared around.

Symptoms

Symptoms include fever, coughing, sore throat, feeling tired, shortness of breath and trouble breathing.

If you have serious symptoms such as difficulty breathing, call 000 for urgent medical help.

Coronavirus information video – Auslan

This video explains Coronavirus information in Auslan and how to reduce the risk of spreading or contracting the coronavirus or Covid-19.

When to get tested

You should be tested if you are showing symptoms of Coronavirus or if

  • You have been in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the past 14 days
  • You have lived in or visited an area where there is a higher risk of community transmission

COVID-19 tests are free. You can get tested in a COVID-19 testing clinic, contact your doctor or local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services to find out what to do and arrange for the test or You can call the National Coronavirus Helpline 24 hours a day, seven days a week on (freecall) 1800 020 080 for help, to find out where to get tested and to talk about symptoms 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

NDIA INFORMATION

The NDIA have made some changes to support NDIS participants and providers during this time. Find out more here

Read the latest advice and changes from the NDIS  here 

COVID-19: Ethical decision-making for First Peoples living with disability

First Peoples Disability Network Australia (FPDN) in partnership with Professor Cameron Stewart, Sydney Health Law, University of Sydney, and Professor Jackie Leach Scully, Disability Innovation Institute UNSW, have outlined necessary principles and recommendations regarding the ethical decision-making for First Peoples Living with Disability. These guidelines are specific for individuals presenting to an Intensive Care Unit and how their treatment is prioritised and managed.

Read the Statement

10 Powerful Ways to Deal with Fear and Anxiety

FPDN’s Community Connector Tory Paasi has written an opinion piece on ’10 Powerful Ways to Deal With Fear and Anxiety’.

Click the button below to read and share.

Opinion Piece

Some helpful videos to help you stop the spread of Coronavirus and stay safe

Self Care and Coronavirus

Social Distancing

NDIA changes to support NDIS participants through Coronavirus

Stop Coronavirus in it’s tracks

Financial Support

If you or your family are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) you may be able to get a payment from the Government to support you. Please click on the button below to find out more information.

Find out more

Information for disability support providers and workers

Recent News Regarding the Coronavirus

Minority Rights report

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FPDN Deputy CEO June Riemer and Associate Professor Karen Soldatic, Western Sydney University, publish Australian Case Study in International Minority Rights report. Minority Rights Group International has launched their annual…

Media Release: New resources about COVID vaccine for First Peoples with disability

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A range of new accessible, culturally appropriate resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability have been released today by the peak body First Peoples Disability Network. “Our…

Indigenous people with disability vulnerable during pandemic, Royal Commission hears

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The First Peoples Disability Network has told the Disability Royal Commission that COVID-19 exacerbated already existing issues of food insecurity, poverty and lack of access to services. By Keira Jenkins…

Opening Statement to the Senate Inquiry into Australian Government Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic

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Thank you to the Committee for the opportunity to represent the views of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability at today’s hearing.  My name is Damian Griffis, I…

COVID-19: Ethical decision-making for First Peoples living with disability

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First Peoples Disability Network Australia (FPDN) in partnership with Professor Cameron Stewart, Sydney Health Law, University of Sydney, and Professor Jackie Leach Scully, Disability Innovation Institute UNSW, have outlined necessary…

COVID-19 Statement of Concern: Human rights, disability and ethical decision-making

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Media release Internationally recognised Australian experts in the areas of human rights, bioethics and disability, have today released a Statement of Concern to emphasise key human rights principles and standards…

ASSISTANCE PACKAGES TO HELP ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY COVID-19

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14 April 2020 Packages containing essential items like non-perishable foods and hygiene supplies will be provided to remote Aboriginal communities impacted by COVID-19 measures as part of a coordinated assistance…

Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum (CDPF) Principles and Statement to Governments on Disabled People and the impact of Pandemic of COVID-19 Coronavirus.

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The following principles and statement to Governments were agreed by the CDPF Executive Committee 30th March 2020 and provided to help ensure disabled people throughout the Commonwealth are not disadvantaged…

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE NATIONAL CABINET Immediate Actions Required for Australians with Disability in Response to Coronavirus (COVID19)

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National Indigenous Times: First Peoples Disability Network calls for more support for disabled Indigenous

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With disabled First Nations Peoples having a significantly high risk of serious infection from COVID-19, the First Peoples Disability Network (FPDN) is calling for Federal, State and Territory Governments to…

Increase Disability Support Pension now to deal with coronavirus

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People with disability who receive the Disability Support Pension (DSP) urgently need access to the increased Coronavirus Supplement of $550 per fortnight, consistent with the Jobseeker Payment and other payments…

NITV: Urgent action needed to protect First Nations people with disability from COVID-19

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The First Peoples Disability Network of Australia calls for more government support to protect vulnerable members of First Nations communities in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. By Emily Nicol…

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