Minister for Health
Brad Hazzard
Minister for Health
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COVID-19 information, news and updates
If you are in urgent need of mental health support, call one of the following crisis care services:
- Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
- Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14
- Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
- NSW Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511
- Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service via Beyond Blue on 1800 512 348.
Certain restrictions remain in place in NSW. This includes mandatory masks in certain settings across the state.
For details on the current rules, please visit the NSW Government website. The website also includes advice about the rules as they apply to businesses.
There are two different tests you can use to check if you have COVID-19 in NSW. Read more information on when to get tested and what type of test to do.
If you do a rapid antigen test and the result is positive, you must register it with Service NSW either on their website or app, or by calling them on 13 77 88. If you need an interpreter, please call 131 450.
Staying up to date with your vaccinations is one simple step you can take to protect yourself against flu and COVID-19 this winter. The COVID-19 and flu vaccines can be given together at the same time.
COVID-19 vaccination is available to everyone aged 5 years and over.
A COVID-19 booster helps you maintain a high level of protection against the virus.
If you’re aged 16 years or over, get your booster dose three months after you received your second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, or three months after COVID-19 infection if you've had the virus since your second dose.
Boosters are available now at NSW Health vaccination clinics, as well as GPs, pharmacies, and Aboriginal Medical Services. Many also offer walk-ins.
People aged 6 months and over can get a flu vaccine. It is free for eligible individuals at higher risk of serious illness or complications from the flu, but some providers may charge an administration or consultation fee.
Ask your GP or pharmacist if this applies to you. Flu vaccines are available from GPs, pharmacies and Aboriginal Medical Services. GPs can vaccinate anyone aged six months and over and pharmacies can vaccinate people aged 10 and over.
See the NSW Government website for information about COVID-19 and flu vaccinations.
The NSW Health website provides information on self-isolation and testing.
Under the Public Health (COVID-19 Self-Isolation) Order, anyone required to self-isolate is legally obliged to comply with the NSW Health guideline.
Information is available for people who have tested positive to COVID-19.
Advice is available for people who live with or are a close contact of a person with COVID-19.
There are no current travel restrictions in place for entering NSW from another Australian state or territory.
All international arrivals to NSW must comply with the NSW Health Guidelines for All International Arrivals for 14 days after arrival.
Information and resources for businesses about protecting staff and customers from COVID-19, financial relief and personalised support is available through the NSW Government website.
A Service NSW Business Concierge can assist businesses impacted by COVID-19. Call 13 77 88 between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am - 5pm weekends and public holidays.
If you would like to offer a product for supply to NSW Health or other NSW Government agencies, please visit buy.nsw.gov.au
Increased fines and new compliance measures are now in place for breaches of public health orders.
Crime Stoppers NSW is the best and most appropriate way to report any breaches or concerns around people acting contrary to self-isolation or public health orders. Crime Stoppers NSW can be contacted on 1800 333 000 or visit the Crime Stoppers website.
- For 24/7 advice and support on non-health-related COVID-19 enquiries from NSW community and businesses, visit nsw.gov.au or call Service NSW on 13 77 88 from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm on weekends and public holidays.
- If you have symptoms and wish to speak to a registered nurse call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 or visit the healthdirect website.
- For general advice on COVID-19 call the National Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080 or visit the Australian Government's Health website 24/7.
You can send a message to Minister Hazzard about public hospitals, dental issues and the Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) using the form below.
Your correspondence will be addressed as soon as possible. Please refer to our correspondence policy for more information.
If our office considers your concerns fall under the responsibility of the Hon. Bronnie Taylor MLC, Minister for Women, Minister for Regional Health, and Minister for Mental Health, your correspondence will be referred to her to consider.
Before completing the form, please refer to the below links which may address your enquiry.
- Aged Care Facilities – refer to the Australian Government – Minister Mark Butler MP
- Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority – refer to Ahpra.
- Domestic violence – refer to Minister Mark Speakman MP
- GPs and/or medical centres – refer to Australian Government - Minister Mark Butler MP
- Medicare – refer to Australian Government – Minister Mark Butler MP
- Medication on the PBS – refer to Australian Government – Minister Mark Butler MP
- Mental Health – refer to Minister Bronnie Taylor MLC
- Regional Health – refer to Minister Bronnie Taylor MLC
- Private Health Funds – refer to Australian Government – Minister Mark Butler MP
- Social Housing – refer to Minister Natasha Maclaren-Jones MLC
- Food Safety matters – refer to Minister Dugald Saunders MP