COVID-19 Information and Supports

CT GOVERNMENT COVID-19 INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness Planning for COVID-19 

A COVID-19 Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness Planning Tool has been developed for you to use.  It is a great tool for people with disability and their carers, and family to:

• get the facts about COVID-19
• make a plan for how you will manage during this pandemic
• know what to do if you or someone who supports you experience symptoms of COVID-19.

The PCEP Toolkit has a series of 3 videos to show the PCEP in action and give you tips on how to keep you, your family and carers safe.  The guide provides links to trusted sources of information about COVID-19 that have been made available in different formats to help people with disability get the information they need.

• Videos
• P-CEP COVID-19 Planning Tool
• Easy Read | Guide to help you plan
• Accessible Version

Visitor Door Sign

If someone in your house is at higher risk of COVID-19, you can print the below sign and put on your front door to let people know you are at risk.  There is space at the bottom of the sign so that you can write any further instructions to visitors, or support workers.  Accessible Version PDF is available for you to download, fill in and print.

Stay COVID Smart and get the facts from trusted sources: 

 Talk to your GP 

• Access ACT Health website here Home - COVID-19 including tips on COVID Smart behaviours - COVID-19 and Information for people who test positive for COVID-19 - COVID-19
• Follow ACT Health on Facebook via https://www.facebook.com/ACTHealthDirectorate
• Contact the COVID-19 Helpline on (02) 6207 7244
• Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care resources and advice
• Contact the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) for advice and support - Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and support | NDIS
• Call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) to speak to a registered nurse
• Use the ACT Government online feedback system to submit service requests, questions, comments, complaints and suggestions.  
• Contact the ACT Health media team on 0403 344 080 or email healthmedia@act.gov.au
• Download the kit which is a free COVID-19 resource for support coordinators that includes checklists, contacts and templates for support coordinators to help NDIS participants, their families and carers manage risks associated with COVID-19.

Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is a safe and effective way to protect you from becoming very sick if you catch COVID-19.

The ACT Government has been working in partnership with the Australian Government to deliver a safe, effective and targeted COVID-19 vaccination program here in the ACT.  For the best protection against serious illness from COVID-19, you should get all the recommended vaccine doses for your age and health needs.

• Vaccine and booster information
• Easy Read vaccine information
• Information for people with disability and their carers - COVID-19  Watch Renée Heaton, ACT Disability Reference Group Chair, in these engaging videos that look at the challenges that COVID-19 presents to people with disability. Renee also discusses how to be prepared for a COVID-19 infection, what you need to do to keep safe and how to look after your mental health and wellbeing by staying connected.
• COVID-19-vaccination-social-story.pdf
• Our Canberra Central August 2021

COVID-19 vaccines are free for everyone, including those without a Medicare card, aged 5 years and over. 

The Find a health service | healthdirect can help you find a vaccine provider near you. It also identifies clinics that cater to special requirements like ramp access and quiet spaces. u can make a booking at:

If you need help making a COVID-19 vaccine booking, send an SMS with 'Hey EVA' to 0481 611 382.  EVA (Easy Vaccine Access) is a simple callback service to help you book a COVID-19 vaccination.

COVID-19 testing - COVID-19 

Rapid Antigen Tests

A rapid antigen test (RAT) is a quick way for you to detect COVID-19 at home.

• These tests involve taking either a saliva sample or nasal swab that is placed into a chemical solution.
• They are available from pharmacies, supermarkets and other retail stores.

National Disability Services - support workers PPE video

PPE information for ACT Disability Support providers and their workers can be found in this webinar facilitated by National Disability Services: Correct PPE Usage in a COVID Environment Video

It features:

• information on PPE requirements from ACT Health
• a live demonstration of donning and doffing PPE
• the correct fitting and fit-testing of the P95 Mask
• an interactive question and answer session

National Disability Services advise it is recommended viewing for all ACT organisations and their support workers.