Upper Hunter Country Tourism sends our best wishes and urges everyone to take precautions during these challenging times.
We are closely monitoring the dynamic and fast-changing situation that is the Coronavirus pandemic. However, with the wealth of information available and resources being shared by various departments – we have this page to share links to assist you staying informed with accurate and up to the minute information:
Australian Government Department of Health (and COVID19 information)
NSW Health
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/
Cashflow and financial assistance
Bank links for COVID29 assistance
https://www.ausbanking.org.au/covid-19/
Commonwealth bank: https://www.commbank.com.au/latest/coronavirus.html
Macquarie bank: https://www.macquarie.com.au/financial-assistance.html
NAB: https://www.nab.com.au/help-support/financial-hardship
ANZ bank: https://www.anz.com.au/support/financial-hardship/
St George bank: https://www.stgeorge.com.au/contact-us/financial-hardship
Regional Australia bank: https://www.regionalaustraliabank.com.au/personal/support/hardship-assistance
Newcastle Permanent bank: https://www.newcastlepermanent.com.au/tools-and-services/help-and-support/hardship
ME bank: https://www.mebank.com.au/support/financial-hardship/
Suncorp bank: https://www.suncorp.com.au/banking/help-support/financial-difficulty.html
Australian Financial Complaints Authority
https://www.afca.org.au/coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic-support-hub
Urgent need for money or debt relief
https://moneysmart.gov.au/managing-debt/urgent-help-with-money
Relief for small businesses
https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/covid-19-help-businesses
Assistance / support for the aviation industry https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/aviation/
Destination NSW (DNSW) Insights newsletter
https://www.destinationnsw.com.au/news-and-media/insights-newsletter
Tourism Australia’s Essentials newsletter
https://www.tourism.australia.com/en/news-and-media/newsletters.html
Tourism Australia’s COVID19 webinars
COVID stimulus / pandemic plan
https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/households
NSW stimulus package
Coronacast ABC radio
https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/coronacast/
Australian Business Australia
Australian Chamber of Commerce
https://www.australianchamber.com.au/
Australian Business Register
Australian Business Register Lookup
Small Business Commissioner
https://www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au/
Toolkit for Tourism Businesses
Factsheets / information for travel, transport and hospitality
https://www.tourism.australia.com/en/about/our-campaigns/factsheets-and-campaign-media-releases.html
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/essential-travel.aspx
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/interstate-travellers.aspx
https://nationalindustryinsights.aisc.net.au/industries/tourism-travel-and-hospitality
ACCC advice on event and travel cancellations due to COVID19
NSW National Park closures
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/alerts/alerts-list
Home isolation and caring for someone at home
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/care-for-someone.html
Mental health line
Tel 1800 011 511
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/Pages/mental-health-line.aspx
Lifeline
Tel 13 11 14
COVIDSafe app
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covidsafe-app
The Prime Minister’s National Cabinet Update
Coronavirus and Australian workplace laws
https://coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au/
Coronavirus frequently asked questions (FAQs):
DNSW COVID19 (coronavirus) information resource
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/resources.aspx
COVID19 links and general resources:
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/collections/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-resources
What you need to know about coronavirus (COVID19)
National coronavirus (and COVID-19 vaccine) helpline
Tel: 1800 020 080
What you need to know about coronavirus (COVID19)
Are you eligible for a COVID19 vaccine? COVID19 vaccine eligibility checker
https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility?lang=en
World Health Organisation (WHO) information on COVID19
COVID19 advice for vaccine providers
NSW Government: Case locations
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/nsw-covid-19-case-locations/case-locations
NSW Government: Cases on public transport routes
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/nsw-covid-19-case-locations/cases-on-public-transport-routes
NSW Government: Case locations sewerage testing
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/nsw-covid-19-case-locations/sewage-testing
NSW Government: What can you do in NSW?
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/what-you-can-do-nsw
NSW Government: Face mask rules
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/changes/face-mask-rules
Report Public Health Order Offences to CrimeStoppers
https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/
Call the Coronavirus Disability Information Helpline
Tel: 1800 643 787
Vaccine rollout information
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/health-and-wellbeing/covid-19-vaccination-nsw/about-vaccine-rollout
Search for COVID19 testing clinics
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/health-and-wellbeing/clinics
Tips on how to protect your health
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/health-and-wellbeing/disability-resources/how-to-protect-your-health
COVID19 and family violence
http://dvvic.org.au/covid-19-and-family-violence/
Domestic Violence Helpline
Tel: 1800 65 64 63
Coronavirus (COVID19) advice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and remote communities19) advice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Lifeline
Phone crisis help: 13 11 14
Text counselling service: 0477 13 11 14
Lifeline community counselling – video (free, no referral needed)
https://www.lifeline.org.au/community-counselling/
Black Dog
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
Tel: (02) 9382 4530
Kids Helpline
https://kidshelpline.com.au/coronavirus
Tel: 1800 55 1800.
Headspace
https://headspace.org.au/covid-19/
Tel: 1800 650 890
Beyond Blue
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/home
Tel: 1300 224 636
Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service
Tel: 1800 512 348
Suicide call-back service
Tel: 1300 059 467