Key Contact and Information Details

Register for interest for JobKeeper: https://www.ato.gov.au/Job-keeper-payment/
Information about COVID-19 and changes to your rights at work available at: https://coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au
You can apply for financial support through Centrelink: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/affected-coronavirus-covid-19
Service NSW: hotline is now operating 24/7 on 13 77 88 and https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/covid-19
Information about available financial support from the Commonwealth Government is available here: https://www.dss.gov.au/about-the-department/coronavirus-covid-19-information-and-support
Information from the Commonwealth Government job search and support is available at: https://jobsearch.gov.au/covid-19-information
NSW Government jobs are advertised at: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au
Australian Public Service jobs are advertised at: https://www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/
If you think you have been treated unfairly at work, contact your Union. If you do not know which Union covers your workplace, call 1300 486 466 or visit https://www.australianunions.org.au
If you think you have been treated unfairly at work, you can also contact the FairWork Ombudsman on 13 13 94 or https://www.fairwork.gov.au
ParentsNext (employment support for parents): 1800 791 371 or https://www.employment.gov.au/parentsnext

BUSINESSES

AUSTRALIAN TAX OFFICE INFORMATION:

TENANCY AND HOUSING ISSUES

If you are at risk of becoming homeless call Link2home: 1800 152 152
Information about emergency housing assistance is available at: https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/ways/are-you-homeless
If you need housing assistance due to domestic violence call the Domestic Violence Line: 1800 656 463
Information from the Tenants Union of NSW about COVID-19 and renting is available here: https://www.tenants.org.au/blog/renting-and-covid-19-information

FINANCIAL RELIEF

Most banks have offered relief for people experiencing hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis. Links to support from the following banks are below:

Other financial assistance is available from:

LEGAL HELP

LawAcess NSW (Free Legal Helpline): 1300 888 529 or https://www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au
Details of community legal centres in NSW: https://www.clcnsw.org.au

HELP FOR OLDER PEOPLE

HELP FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY

NSW Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline: 1800 628 221
NSW Ageing and Disability Commission https://www.ageingdisabilitycommission.nsw.gov.au
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (for complaints about NDIS providers): 1800 035 544 or https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au

HELP FOR MIGRANTS AND PEOPLE FROM CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS

MIGRATION AND OVERSEAS TRAVEL INFORMATION

The Australian Government has imposed significant restrictions on people entering or leaving Australia. Exemptions may apply. These restrictions and exemptions continue to change frequently.

The latest information about entering Australia is available at: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au

The latest information regarding travel conditions in other countries is available at: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au

For urgent consular assistance, please call the Consular Emergency Centre (CEC) in Canberra on 1300 555 135.

EDUCATION

Parents are encouraged to keep their children at home and access their school’s learning from home programs. Up-to-date advice can be found here: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/school-safety/novel-coronavirus.html

PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

https://preview.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/public-health-orders

PROTECTING YOURSELF AND OTHERS

You can also stay informed by downloading the official government “Coronavirus Australia” app in the Apple App Store or Google Play.