COVID-19 Updates & Information

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)

https://www.health.gov.au/

NSW Health

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/

Cashflow and financial assistance

https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/covid-19-help-businesses/grants-loans-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

Westpac bank: https://www.westpac.com.au/help/lifemoments/recovery/?cid=wc:BRA:GIT_2011:sem:goog:_%2Bget%20%2Bfinancial%20%2Bassistance_b:bran:anba&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6YSPqZSy8gIVzp1LBR2ltA9DEAAYASAAEgISZ_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

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

https://www.tourism.australia.com/en/events-and-tools/industry-resources/resources-for-industry/tourism-australia-industry-web-series.html

COVID stimulus / pandemic plan

https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/households

https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-greg-hunt-mp/media/budget-2020-21-record-health-and-aged-care-investment-under-australias-covid-19-pandemic-plan

NSW stimulus package

https://www.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/major-new-covid-19-support-package-to-help-tens-of-thousands-of-businesses-across

Coronacast ABC radio

https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/coronacast/

Australian Business Australia

https://www.businessaustralia.com/how-we-help/our-services/exporting-and-international/about-business-australia

Australian Chamber of Commerce

https://www.australianchamber.com.au/

Australian Business Register

https://www.abr.gov.au/

Australian Business Register Lookup

https://abr.business.gov.au/

Small Business Commissioner

https://www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au/

Toolkit for Tourism Businesses

https://www.nswbusinesschamber.com.au/How-We-Help/Tourism-Industry/Business-Resource-Portal/Business-development-resources/Tourism-Business-Toolkit

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

https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/advice-on-event-and-travel-cancellations-due-to-covid-19#:~:text=If%20events%2C%20flights%20or%20other,be%20offered%20in%20most%20circumstances

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

https://www.health.gov.au/news/prime-ministers-update-following-the-national-cabinet-meeting-30-july-2021

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)

https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/ongoing-support-during-coronavirus-covid-19/what-you-need-to-know-about-coronavirus-covid-19#:~:text=In%20Australia%2C%20the%20people,have%20certain%20chronic%20conditions

National coronavirus (and COVID-19 vaccine) helpline

Tel: 1800 020 080

What you need to know about coronavirus (COVID19)

https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/ongoing-support-during-coronavirus-covid-19/what-you-need-to-know-about-coronavirus-covid-19#:~:text=In%20Australia%2C%20the%20people,have%20certain%20chronic%20conditions

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

https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-how-is-it-transmitted#:~:text=%E2%80%A2%20Avoid%20touching%20surfaces%2C,%2Dbased%20hand%20rub.

COVID19 advice for vaccine providers

https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines/information-for-covid-19-vaccination-providers/covid-19-vaccine-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

https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/advice-for-people-at-risk-of-coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples-and-remote-communities

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

https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=covid-19_april2020&utm_targeting=generic-cvsup&utm_format=text_ads&utm_creative=eta&utm_id=covid-19&dclid=CJ3IrvD8sfICFfuBrAIdJN8JDQ

Tel: 1800 512 348

Suicide call-back service

Tel: 1300 059 467