COVID-19 Resource Hub

Information for employers

COVID-19 and the workplace:

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-employers

 

Fairwork basics

Covers off general workplace COVID-19 questions such as:

• • can staff go to work?
  • what should I tell my staff?
  • what precautions should I take when cleaning?
  • can food and water spread coronavirus?
  • how can we help prevent the spread of coronavirus?
  • more information?

https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media-releases/website-news/coronavirus-and-australian-workplace-laws

 

Business information essentials

Government site regarding available Support and Assistance for Businesses:

https://www.business.gov.au/Risk-management/Emergency-management/Coronavirus-information-and-support-for-business

 

ATO Newsroom for Small Businesses

https://www.ato.gov.au/Newsroom/smallbusiness/General/COVID-19--information-for-small-businesses/

 

State Support for Businesses

Australian Capital Territory

https://apps.treasury.act.gov.au/budget/covid-19-economic-survival-package

  New South Wales

https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/news-media-releases/covid-19-tax-relief-measures

  Northern Territory

https://business.nt.gov.au/recovery/small-business-survival-fund

  Queensland

https://www.business.qld.gov.au/home

  South Australia

https://business.sa.gov.au/COVID-19-business-information-and-support

  Tasmania

https://www.sro.tas.gov.au/Documents/Coronavirus%20business%20stimulus%20package%20factsheet%20-%20State%20Revenue%20Office.pdf

  Victoria

https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

  Western Australia

https://www.wa.gov.au/government/multi-step-guides/payroll-tax-employer-guide/covid-19-relief-payroll-tax-employer-guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coronavirus Assistance Available

To view your bank's response measures to COVID-19, click on their logo

Employer Toolkit Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Our HR Consultancy, Perks People Solutions, has developed an easy to use Employer’s Handbook, which addresses the most common concerns and considerations for Australian workplaces during the COVID-19 crisis. Read more here

Download a customisable Work From Home policy template here.

South Australian COVID-19 Awareness Training COVID-19 awareness training has now been produced by the SA Tourism Commission, specifically for staff in the tourism and hospitality sector.   While not compulsory, this is a useful tool to assist your staff, as it covers the fundamentals of infection prevention and control for COVID-19.  The online training is available free of charge. Users must register, but registration is open to anyone.  Training can be accessed at: https://tourism.sa.gov.au/events-and-industry/industry-support/coronavirus

Australian Resources

National Coronavirus Helpline

Call this line if you are seeking information on coronavirus (COVID-19). The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Australian health advice:

Website for free general Australian health advice. Includes easy to understand facts and procedures: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/coronavirus

• • COVID-19 Symptom Checker (determine whether you should seek further medical advice/ hospital): https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/symptom-checker/tool

 

National status, government response alerts and media releases:  https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert

• • Fact sheets on COVID-19: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/collections/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-resources
  • COVID-19 and the workplace: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-employers
  • FAQs: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions

  Australian travel restrictions:

Comprehensive advisory including definitions of who can enter Australia, applications for exemptions, media alerts: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/current-alerts/novel-coronavirus

 

General travel related updates and information: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/COVID-19-australian-travellers

 

State Health Advisory

For up-to-date information regarding reported cases, investigations & measures per State.

Australian Capital Territory

https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/

  New South Wales

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/covid-19-latest.aspx

  Northern Territory

https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/

  Queensland

https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/current-status-and-contact-tracing-alerts

  South Australia

https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/health+topics/health+topics+a+-+z/covid+2019/latest+updates/latest+updates+-+covid-19

  Northern Territory 

https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/

 

New Zealand Resources

New Zealand health advice:

https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus

  New Zealand travel restrictions:

https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/news/novel-coronavirus-china-covid-19

 

Global Resources

WHO (World Health Organization):

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public

Personal Mental Health Resources

• • https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
  • https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
  • https://www.lifeline.org.au/
  • https://headtohealth.gov.au/

 

Healthy Workplace Support

• • https://www.headsup.org.au/
  • https://mhfa.com.au/
  • http://www.conversationsmatter.com.au/

 

General Community Wellbeing

A selection of resources to help parents & carers to communicate and support child mental health. Specific resources for COVID-19 communications with children are also available here:

https://emergingminds.com.au/

McKinsey & Company

McKinsey & Co insights on the varied impacts and aspects to consider during the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/coronavirus-leading-through-the-crisis

 

The Economist

A selection of stories about COVID-19 and its consequences. Selected COVID-19 content has been made free-to-view. 

https://www.economist.com/news/2020/03/11/the-economists-coverage-of-the-coronavirus

 

Harvard Business Review

All HBR COVID-19 related content has been provided as free-to-view. 

https://hbr.org/insight-center/coronavirus