Disability Information Helpline
You can call the Disability Information Helpline if you need help because of COVID-19 (coronavirus).
National Coronavirus Helpline
Call this line if you are seeking information on coronavirus (COVID-19). It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Service NSW
Call for information and support from the NSW Government during COVID-19 (coronavirus).
How to stop the spread of COVID-19
- This video tells you about coronavirus.
- Coronavirus is sometimes also called COVID-19.
- The video tells you about how to stay healthy.
- It also tells you what to do if you are sick.
This video is about what you can do to stop the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, is a virus that has made lots of people sick all around the world. A virus is an illness or disease that can spread easily form one person to another person. These are some of the things that you can do to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.
Wash your hands. You should wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. You can also use hand sanitiser. You should do this when you come home, after you use the bathroom and before you eat. You should wash you hands after you cough or sneeze. Try to use a tissue or cough or sneeze into your elbow.
Clean the things that you touch a lot. It's also a good idea to clean things that you and other people use and touch a lot, like tables and door knobs, keys and your phone. Do this with a cloth and cleaning spray as often as you can, or ask someone else to clean it for you.
Try to stay 1.5 meters from other people. This is about two big steps away or two arms' lengths. This is called 'physical distancing'. Physical distancing can be hard for people with disability. It's ok if you can't stay 1.5 meters away from carers and family and support workers because of your disability. People who do not live with you or are providing you with care should wear a mask.
Get tested if you have symptoms. You may need to be tested for COVID-19 if you feel sick. The symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, scratchy or sore throat, cough, a runny nose, feeling short of breath, headache, loss of your sense of taste or loss of your sense of smell. If you have any of these symptoms, you should get tested for COVID-19.
We have another video about what you need to do if you need to get tested for COVID-19.
Stay safe during coronavirus
- What is coronavirus? Find out about COVID-19.
- How can I look after my health? Read a page about looking after your health during coronavirus.
- How can health people and support workers help me stay well? Read about how to stay well - Coronavirus, what do I do?
Coronavirus symptoms
People with coronavirus may have signs that they are sick.
These are also called symptoms.
They might;
- have a fever
- have a sore or scratchy throat
- have a cough
- runny nose
- have short breath
- not be able to smell or taste.
Talk to your GP or support person if you feel any symptoms.
Getting tested
If you have symptoms, you might need a coronavirus test.
- You can read about how tests are done.
- You can find a place near you to get tested.
- You might need to stay at home and away from people.
Wearing a face mask
You might need to wear a face mask if you are doing certain things.
- Find out about face masks and when you need to wear a face mask.
- Watch a video about how to wear a face mask.
Coronavirus rules
To stop coronavirus from making more people sick, there are new rules that we must all follow.
These rules are made by the government.
- Find out more on the Easy Read pages about coronavirus rules.
- There are special rules about travelling from New South Wales to other states. You can find out more by reading about border entry permits.
Help for support people
If you are supporting a person with disability, help and information is available to you during the coronavirus pandemic.
Last updated: 25 September 2020