[Edited and compiled from public addresses]
Topics
- VIC | UPDATING | State of Emergency
- VIC | PROVIDING | Disability counselling and advocacy support
- VIC | PROVIDING | Free Kinder in 2021
- VIC | ADVISING | Rent Reduction and Rent Relief Grant Guide
- VIC | ASSISTING | Utility Hardship Support Package
- VIC | ASSISTING | Small Business Digital Adaption Program
- VIC | TRANSLATED | COVID-19 support materials for the workplace
- AUST | TRANSLATED | Fact sheets about pandemic leave payments
- AUST | TRAINING | Free culturally responsive training for NDIS service providers
- VIC | ENDORSING | Respect for Women: Call it Out 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence | from 25 November 2020
- VIC | FCCV | PROMOTING | Faith Communities and Healthy Relationships | Wednesday 25 November 2020 | 2-3.30pm
- MELB | PROVIDING | Foodbank International Student Pop-Up Store
- MELB | ASRCC | HERALDING | Back in the kitchen
- CoPP | CELEBRATING | International Day of People with Disability | Thursday 3 December 2020
- CoPP | TRAINING | Securing your community group's future with a fundraising plan | Thursday 3 December 2020 | 10am-12pm
- CoPP | GRANTING | Youth Access Grants Program | applications now open
- CoPP | RENEWING | Fitzroy Street
- AUST | Coronavirus hotline
- AUST | Helpers and Reliable Sources Along the Way
- Acknowledgment to Sources
- Bye bye to Essentialists
- Self-Isolators, Non-Essentials And The Homebound
1. VIC | UPDATING | State of Emergency
Metropolitan Melbourne
Three months ago, Victoria had 4293 active cases. Sunday 22 November we have one. It’s an incredible achievement. And the clearest evidence there is of our determination to not only get on top of this virus – but to squash it.
From 11:59pm on Sunday 22 November 2020, these are the advised changes to understand if you live in metropolitan Melbourne:
Masks- A mask to be worn when you’re indoors and on public transport – and where you can’t keep your distance.
- When outdoors and you can keep a safe distance, masks will no longer be mandatory but you will need to carry one, in case the situation changes
Movement and visiting- 15 visitors from different households plus dependents allowed per day, either together or separately; this can be split across different times – 10 for lunch, and 5 for dinner – as long as people are sticking to a total of 15
- Outdoor gatherings in a public place – the park, the beach – will increase to 50.
- If you can work from home, you must work from home until nominated by your employer; From 30 November; a phased approach for staff heading back to the office, beginning with up to 25 per cent of workers to be able to attend onsite and
- Organisers will also be able to apply to host a public event. Different requirements and rules will need to apply, depending on whether it’s a school fete or a major sporting match.
Age and Healthcare
Care facilities
- No visitor restrictions on purpose, number or time limits for visitors.
- Visitors may be limited by rules of the care facility.
Hospital visitors- No visitor restrictions on purpose, number or time limits for visitors.
- Visitors may be limited by rules of the hospital.
Arts and entertainment- Cinemas, galleries and museums are able to host up to 150 people indoors
Ceremonies and religious gatheringsReligious gatherings and ceremonies:
- Indoor religious gatherings and ceremonies: Cap of 150 with a density quotient of 1 per 4sqm. No group limit.
- Outdoor religious gatherings and ceremonies: Cap of 300 with a density quotient of 1 per 4sqm. No group limit.
- Either indoor or outdoor ceremony, not both at the same time.
Weddings, including receptions:
- Cap of 150 people with density quotient of 1 per 4sqm indoors or outdoors. No group limit.
- Weddings at private residences: private gathering limit applies.
- Persons necessary to conduct the wedding (such as celebrant or wait staff) excluded from this limit.
Funerals, including wakes:
- Cap of 150 mourners with density quotient of 1 per 4sqm indoors or outdoors. No group limit.
- Funerals at private residences: private gathering limit applies.
- Persons necessary to conduct the funeral (such as a faith leader) excluded from this limit.
Community facilitiesCommunity facilities, including libraries and toy libraries:
- Indoor: Cap of 150 patrons with density quotient. Group limit of 20 patrons.
- Outdoor: Cap of 300 patrons with density quotient. Group limit of 50 patrons.
- Community venues: Cap of 150 patrons with density quotient. Group limit of 20 patrons
- Recommendation that no more than 5 people per space singing or using wind instruments for amateur groups.
- Persons necessary to conduct activities (such as the person running a class) excluded from this limit.
Creative studiosIndoor:- If venue less than 80sqm, maximum of 20 people, subject to a density quotient of 1 per 2sqm
- If venue 80sqm or larger, maximum of 150 people indoors subject to density quotient of 1 per 4sqm
- Group/class limit of 20 patrons.
- Recommendation that no more than 5 people singing or using wind instruments for amateur groups.
Outdoors:- Venue cap of 150 people, with a group limit of 50 people, density quotient of 1 per 4sqm
- Persons necessary to conduct activities (such as the person running a class) excluded from this limit.
Education and childcare- Early childcare education and care: No change.
- School: Open.
- Higher education and training: Return to campus for students and staff for summer programs.
Entertainment and leisure
Indoor entertainment – seated and non-seated, including cinemas, small theatres, small galleries:
- maximum of 150 patrons per space, subject to the density quotient
Major cultural institutions and large venues >600 fixed seated capacityincluding large galleries such as the NGV, museums, large theatres:
- Maximum of 25 per cent capacity
- Subject to the density quotient, except in areas covered by proportion of fixed seated capacity.
- Requirement to publish a COVIDSafe Plan.
- Staff are excluded from this limit.
Outdoor entertainment:
- Seated spaces: Open, for up to 50 per cent seated capacity up to a maximum of 500 people with no requirement to apply density quotient.
- Non-seated venues, for example zoos, outdoor museums: subject to a density quotient, venues with capacity of greater than 500 patrons to publish a COVID Safe plan. Group limit of 50 patrons in line with outdoor gathering limits.
- Indoor spaces at outdoor venues: Open, subject to restrictions on entertainment, hospitality, or retail depending on the space.
Drive in cinemas:- No patron cap
- Subject to a density quotient in communal spaces.
- Venues with 500 or more capacity at one time must publish their COVIDSafe Plans online.
Retail betting venue:
Permanent Amusement Parks:- Patron cap of up to 25 per cent of the venue capacity, subject to the density quotient
- Venues with capacity of greater than 500 patrons are required to publish a COVIDSafe Plan.
- Group limit of 50 patrons
- For indoor venues, patron cap of 150 subject to subject to the density quotient, group limit of 20.
Temporary Amusement Parks:- Maximum of 300 patrons per venue, subject to the density quotient
- Group limit of 50 patrons in line with outdoor gathering limits.
Arcade, escape room, bingo centre:- maximum of 150 patrons, with a group limit of 20 patrons, subject to the density quotient
Casino:- Cap of 1,000 patrons with every second gaming machine disabled, subject to a density quotient, group limit of 20 patrons, smoking permitted.
Electronic gaming:- Cap of 150 patrons per venue with every second gaming machine disabled, group limit of 20 patrons, subject to a density quotient
Nightclubs:- to operate seated service only in line with hospitality settings.
Karaoke:- Cap of 150 patrons per venue, group limit of 20 patrons, subject to a density quotient
Sex on premises and brothels:- Cap of 50 patrons, subject to the density quotient
Strip Clubs:- Open for seated service, cap of 150 patrons, group limit of 20, subject to the density quotient
Exercise and recreation
Indoor physical recreation and community sport, contact or non- contact
- Cap of 150 patrons with group limit of 20, subject to density quotient
Large multipurpose sporting facilities (e.g. Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre, YMCAs, large basketball stadiums, and large swimming pool complexes):
- Total venue cap of 25 per cent capacity, subject to the density quotient of 1 per 4sqm for each space. No separate patron limit. o For classes a group limit applies of 20 participants indoors and a group limit of 50 participants outdoors.
- Persons necessary to conduct classes (such as the person running a class) excluded from this limit.
Outdoor physical recreation and community sport, contact or non- contact:
- Cap of 500 patrons, group size limited to 50 people o Subject to density quotient of 1 per 4sqm
Indoor pools, including lessons:
- Cap of 150 patrons, subject to density quotient, no group size limit. o Indoor and outdoor pools can open subject to the separate limits in each area.
- Saunas, steam rooms and non-chlorinated spas open.
Outdoor pools, including lessons:
- Cap of 300 patrons, subject to the density quotient, no group size limit.
- Indoor and outdoor pools can open at the same time, subject to the separate limits in each area.
- Saunas, steam rooms and non-chlorinated spas open.
Skateparks:- Indoor: cap of 150 patrons, subject to the density quotient, no group size limit
- Outdoor: open
Playcentres:
- Cap of 150 patrons subject to the density quotient, no group size limit.
Trampolining centres:
- Indoor: cap of 150 patrons, subject to the density quotient, no group limit
- Outdoors: open
Fitness and Sport
- community clubs, contact and non-contact sports can begin for adults as well as kids – 150 people indoors with a group size of up to 20 and 500 outdoors with groups of up to 50.
- Organisers will also be able to apply to host a public event. Different requirements and rules will need to apply, depending on whether it’s a a major sporting match or school fete.
Hospitality
(seated service only):
Indoors:
- Venues less than 200sqm of floorspace subject to density quotient of 1 per 2sqm up to a total of 50 patrons. QR codes must be used for venues using the small indoor venue density quotient. No group limit.
- Venues 200sqm of floorspace or larger subject to density quotient of 1 per 4sqm up to 150 patrons. No group limit.
Outdoors:
- Up to 300 patrons per venue outdoors, subject to density quotient of 1 per 2sqm.
- Total venue capacity cannot exceed 300 people including both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Food courts:
- Indoor: Limited to the lesser of 50 per cent of a venue’s fixed seating capacity or a density quotient (1 per 8sqm).
- Outdoor: Limited to 50 patrons per area subject to a density quotient of 1 per 2sqm. Each such area must be separated by 10 meters from the next. No more than 10 areas per facility to a maximum of 500 people.
Public eventsPublic Events may occur in accordance with the Public Events Framework, for Tier 1 and Tier 2 events an application and approval process apply.
- A public event is an organised public gathering for a common purpose which is conducted on a one-off or periodic basis, it may be open to members of the public, publicly announced or advertised, and may be subject to specific license, approvals or permits.
- The Public Events Framework applies to events in three categories:
- Tier 1: highly complex and involving more than 5,000 attendees
- Tier 2: moderately complex involving 500-5,000 attendees
- Tier 3: low complexity and involving 500 attendees or less
- The Public Events Framework enables applications to be made by event organisers to hold an event that falls within Tier 1 or Tier 2 events. Tier 3 events can be held in accordance with published guidelines. Other risk factors may mean that an event is classified at a higher tier and will require approval to go ahead.
- Public health advice will inform the approval of Tier 1 or Tier 2 events, based on the epidemiological conditions and broader restrictions at the time.
- All events will be considered on application under the Public Events Framework and there are no pre-defined limits on the nature or size of events.
- Private events such as weddings and funerals, routine religious gatherings and ceremonies, and public gatherings for ordinary, day- to-day activities are subject to the publish restrictions limits and not covered by the Public Events Framework. The Stay Safe Directions (Victoria) and Restricted Activity Directions (Victoria) continue to apply to these day-to-day event activities and gatherings.
Real Estate Services- Indoors: a maximum of 20 people, subject to the density quotient.
- Outdoors: Up to 50 people from any number of households, excluding infants under 12 months.
Shopping, retail and personal servicesHairdressing, beauty and personal care services: Masks can be removed for the person receiving the service of procedure if necessary, such as facial waxing, facials, beard trimmings and piercings around the mouth, nose and cheeks
Accommodation and TourismAccommodation:- open
- density quotient applies to communal spaces.
- Visitors to accommodation capped as if it were at the home of the
- person who booked the accommodation (host household with up to 15 visitors allowed). Children 12 months and under are excluded from cap.
Tourism spaces:- Indoor and outdoor spaces open subject to the restrictions that apply to that specific setting, and COVIDSafe requirements.
Tour groups:- Limited to 20 people indoors and 50 people outdoors.
- Infants under 12 months and the minimum number of people required to operate the tourism service not included in cap.
Tour Transport:- Enclosed vehicle: group limit up to 20 people from any number of households.
- Open vehicle: group limit up to 50 people from any number of households.
- Infants under 12 months and the minimum number of people required to operate the tourism service not included in cap. o COVIDSafe requirements.
LogbooksIt is advisable to keep track of your visits/visitors so it's easy to recall who you've been in contact with if it emerges that someone has coronavirus. This could be a note in your diary or calendar."
Read the 22/11 Victorian Premier's statement.
Read full details, road maps and regional information2. VIC | PROVIDING | Disability counselling and advocacy support
Free and independent emotional support is available for people with disability who have experienced violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation, and their families and carers. This support is also available for people who are engaging with or considering taking part in the Disability Royal Commission.
The Department of Social Services have prepared fact sheets about this service in Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu and Vietnamese.
Learn more and access the fact sheets3. VIC | PROVIDING | Free Kinder in 2021
The Victorian Government will deliver free kinder for 2021, and more support for outside school hours care, which will save parents thousands of dollars and help them to get back into work.
As we recover from the pandemic, and the impacts of learning from home, this initiative will help parents to return to the workforce and cope with the ongoing challenges of juggling work and childcare.
The funding will also be used to establish new services across our state, including for equipment purchase, setup and administration, facility upgrades and transport.
Learn more4. VIC | ADVISING | Rent Reduction and Rent Relief Grant Guide
Tenants Victoria have developed a guide to help members of the community who are experiencing rental hardship due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The guide includes detailed steps on applying for a rent reduction or the Victorian Government rent relief grant of up to $3,000. The guide also includes help with letters to your real estate agent/landlord and tips on negotiating a rent reduction.
Learn more and access the guide5. VIC | ASSISTING | Utility Hardship Support Package
A range of programs designed to support Victorians who need help with their energy bills. The programs are being delivered by community organisations with support from the Victorian Government.
There are three programs that make up the package:
- The Consumer Policy and Research Centre (CPRC) is delivering a series of online events based on its Energy Simplified Program to help households manage energy costs and reduce bills. The program also includes online events for community workers so they can help their clients save on bills. Visit www.energyinfohub.org.au/webinars
- Consumer Affairs Victoria is expanding its existing Financial Counselling Program to include additional financial counsellors to help people in financial difficulty to manage their debts, including assistance with energy matters. Visit www.moneysmart.gov.au/managing-debt/financial-counselling or contact the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007
- A consortium between the Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL), the Australian Energy Foundation, Uniting Vic. Tas and BehaviourWorks Australia is delivering the Energy Assistance Program. This program provides one-on-one bill support and tailored energy assistance to help eligible households save money on electricity and gas and get advice on energy issues. Visit www.bsl.org.au/energy-assist or contact 1800 830 029
Who are they for? The programs are available to all Victorians who are having trouble paying their energy bills or would like some help to reduce energy costs and better understand their bills. The level of assistance provided through the targeted programs will depend on a person’s needs and circumstances.
CPRC is also delivering online events designed for the community sector, to show frontline community workers simple steps that will help clients save on their electricity and gas bills.
How long will they be available? CPRC will deliver free online events until the end of 2020 and the Energy Assistance Program will be available until 30 June 2021. Financial Counselling Program services are always available.
Do these programs provide services for people who speak another language? Yes – The Financial Counselling Program and the Energy Assistance Program can be accessed through either translator or interpreter services. There are also translated materials available in a wide range of languages.
Find out more from
Victorian Energy Saver website6. VIC | ASSISTING | Small Business Digital Adaption Program
The $20 million
Small Business Digital Adaption Program is now open to help small businesses, sole traders and micro businesses build digital capability in their day-to-day operations. Eligible businesses will be able to trial and then receive access to digital products, tools and training such as website and e-commerce tools.
Program guidelines, full details on eligibility and information on how to register are available on the Business Victoria website.
Learn more and register7. VIC | TRANSLATED | COVID-19 support materials for the workplace
We all need to understand our rights and responsibilities in the workplace, and where to find support and information about coronavirus (COVID-19). The Victorian Government has translated information on issues such as where to get financial help if you can't access sick leave and what to do if you feel unwell.
Download the translated materials — including social media posts and posters — and share this important information with your networks.
Download the stakeholder kit8. AUST | TRANSLATED | Fact sheets about pandemic leave payments
Services Australia has produced new translated fact sheets about pandemic leave disaster payments. This is a lump sum payment for people who have to quarantine or self-isolate or who are caring for someone with coronavirus (COVID-19).
The fact sheets provide information about:
- the payment
- who is eligible
- participating Australian states
- how to claim.
The new fact sheets are available in 17 languages: Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Dari, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Maltese, Nepali, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Turkish, Urdu and Vietnamese.
Access the fact sheets9. AUST | TRAINING | Free culturally responsive training for NDIS service providers
Settlement Service International is providing free culturally responsive practice training to NDIS service providers.
CultureReady workshops are
free workshops aiming to equip disability service providers (NDIS registered or those intending to seek NDIS registration in the next 18 months) to provide culturally responsive services.
On-request training is available for your organisation, as well as public sessions which are are updated throughout the year.
Learn more and register10. VIC | ENDORSING | Respect for Women: Call it Out 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence | from 25 November 2020
ECCV,
inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence (inTouch) and
Multicultural Centre for Women's Health (MCWH), supported by Municipal Association of Victoria, are collaborating on a multilingual social media campaign to promote respect and call out common assumptions and barriers that arise in preventing violence against women from migrant and refugee backgrounds.
Key campaign messages in widely-spoken community languages will be shared from 25 November for
Respect Victoria's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2020 campaign.
11. VIC | FCCV | PROMOTING | Faith Communities and Healthy Relationships | Wednesday 25 November 2020 | 2-3.30pm
Faith communities play an influential role in shaping attitudes and behaviours amongst their communities and therefore are in a unique position to prevent violence against women.Join Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV)'s panel of experts as they discuss their challenges and successes in building the prevention and response capacity of faith leaders and their communities.
- Dr Cathy Vaughan, Melbourne University
- Robyn Andréo-Boosey, Anglican Diocese of Melbourne
- Anu Krishnan, Kulturbrille & Faith Communities Council of Victoria
- Moderator: Monisha Sandhu, Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health
Where: Online through Zoom. Once you register, you will be emailed the Zoom location
Cost: Free
Bookings: online through Eventbrite12. MELB | PROVIDING | Foodbank International Student Pop-Up Store
COVID-19 has significantly impacted Australia’s international students – many of whom relied on casual jobs for financial security.
Foodbank Victoria have set up a pop-up location in Melbourne's CBD for the remainder of this year.
All international students are welcome to head along, say hello and choose from a diverse range of fresh, pantry and staple items. Students need to take their own shopping bag or cart, along with a Student ID. Contactless sign in, social distancing markers and hand sanitiser stations are on site.
Located at 230 LaTrobe Street, Melbourne, the Pop-Up Store is open 10am – 2pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (excluding public holidays).
Learn more13. MELB | ASRCC | HERALDING | Back in the kitchen
It's been a really tough year for everyone, none more so than our staff at ASRC Catering.
While we had to close during Stage 4 restrictions we are now back in the kitchen and ready to cook for your COVIDSafe event or special occasion and are looking forward to tailoring a catering package to meet your needs.
Enquire about your next event today.
As a social enterprise that employs people seeking asylum, your support of Meals by ASRC Catering keeps our staff in meaningful and stable employment, as well as putting food on the table for others in need of a hand up.
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is an independent not for profit whose programs support and empower over 6,000 people seeking asylum each year to maximise their physical, mental and social wellbeing. As a movement we mobilise and unities communities to creating social and policy change for people seeking asylum and refugees in Australia.
While we were closed our ASRC Catering staff were redeployed where possible to support people seeking asylum in other areas of the ASRC. Thanks to your support, the ASRC committed to paying the wages of all ASRC Catering staff during this difficult time to ensure our people had a stable income and no one was left behind.
Launching Do Good Gift Boxes just in time for the festive season. With 3 offerings to choose from, our Do Go Gift Boxes are a thoughtful gift to send some love to your friends and family and are perfect for corporate gifting and remote catering.
Our Cook at Home Gift Box $65* (pictured) contains everything you need to make Janu’s Bangladeshi Yellow Dahl, including her freshly made Treasured Spice Mix and keepsake recipe card. Enjoy a fun evening in the kitchen discovering a new cuisine and culture. Or try our Canape Gift Box for a little taste of everything or shout them dinner or lunch with a Meal For One Gift Boxes.
And as with all purchases from ASRC Catering your gift will not only brighten the day of those close to you but also provides meaningful employment for people seeking asylum.
Find out more about our Do Good Gift BoxesTake a well-earned break, have your dinner sorted. If you're craving the flavours of ASRC catering but don't have an upcoming event to plan, why not treat yourself to a treat with a sumptuous
South Indian Curry or rich
Ethiopian Kidney Bean Soup to enjoy at home.
Our delicious range of vegetarian meals are healthy, wholesome and convenient for you to order ahead and eat later. Simply keep your meals in the fridge or freezer and reheat when you are ready to dine!
Order meals nowJust as before, each meal you purchase will still provide a care meal to a person seeking asylum who is supported by the ASRC in Footscray.
Whatever you're after we’re looking forward to whipping up something special for you once again in our kitchen, treat yourself this week and
place your meals or
catering order today. *minimum orders apply
14. CoPP | CELEBRATING | International Day of People with Disability | Thursday 3 December 2020
Join Council on
International Day of People with Disability, 3 December 2020, to celebrate inclusion within the community. Showcase your talent and help celebrate inclusion within the local community by taking part in a short virtual community performance for International Day of People with Disability.
The performance will premiere online on International Day of People with Disability, Thursday 3 December 2020.
Bookings: Register your interest to participate by
completing the registration form before 5 pm Monday 9 November. Submissions are due by 5 pm Thursday 12 November.
If you have any questions or require an adjustment to participate, please contact
Cathy Horsley or
Julia Wanhill, or email
IDPWD@portphillip.vic.gov.au15. CoPP | TRAINING | Securing your community group's future with a fundraising plan | Thursday 3 December 2020 | 10am-12pm
City of Port Phillip is offering
local community groups a free training session to support the recovery from COVID-19. There is little doubt that the pandemic has made it hard for groups to fundraise. This timely session will help your group to review your current fundraising practices and look to secure your future with alternative solutions. At the end of this session, participants will have constructed a three-year funding plan.
Where: Online – link to be provided upon registration.
Cost: Free
Bookings:
online through Trybooking16. CoPP | GRANTING | Youth Access Grants Program | applications now open
The City of Port Phillip
Youth Access Grant Program is designed to increase access to recreational activities for young people 12 to 18 years of age in City of Port Phillip.
The program has two streams:
Stream 1: Get Involved Grant‘Get Involved’ funding provides up to $500 for a young person aged 12 to 18 years without the financial means to participate in recreational activities. An organisation can apply on behalf of the young person, parent or guardian. The organisation will manage the funds.
Stream 2: Recreation Programs GrantThe Recreation Programs Grant is available for organisations to apply for up to $20,000 with a total pool of $110,000. They must provide a free or low-cost recreation program for young people aged 12 to 18 years of age.
Read the
Youth Access Grants Program Guidelines for more information and visit
SmartyGrants to apply. For general queries about the guidelines or application form, please contact
youthaccessgrants@portphillip.vic.gov.au.
17. CoPP | RENEWING | Fitzroy Street | expressions of Interest now opened
Renew Fitzroy Street is a retail pilot program aimed at revitalising St Kilda’s Fitzroy Street by filling commercial vacancies on Fitzroy Street.
Renew Fitzroy Street is being delivered in partnership by Port Phillip Council, Renew Australia and the Fitzroy Street Business Association. Council is contributing $75,000, which has been matched by the Fitzroy Street Business Association.
The initiative encourages makers, creators, artists and social enterprises to apply for vacant retail space where they can bring their creative ideas to life. Successful applicants are offered a rent-free 30-day rolling licence, negotiated by Renew Australia with property owners and agents.
Additional information:
- Expressions of Interest are open. Applications can be made via the Renew Australia website
- Renew Fitzroy Street defines creative enterprises as ‘anyone who makes or creates their own wares or intellectual property’
- Renew Fitzroy Street has a ‘complement not compete’ policy, please ensure your application idea does not directly compete with an already established business on the street
For more information, please contact Dan Dealy Hewitt, Renew Fitzroy Street project manager
Email:
fitzroystreet@renewaustralia.org18. AUST | Coronavirus hotline
- Coronavirus hotline: If you are concerned, call the coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398 (24 Hours).
- If you are an NDIS participant you can also call the national hotline on 1800 020 080.
- Information and referrals for people with disability and their supporters about Coronavirus: Contact the Disability Information Helpline on 1800 634 787.
- If you are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can also call the National Relay Service on 133 677.
- Interpreting service: If you need an interpreter, call TIS National on 131 450.
- Testing locations: Find a testing location near you.
- Call-to-Test-at-Home service, providing in-home coronavirus testing to Victorians who would otherwise be unable to get tested, call the DHHS Coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398.
- Triple Zero: Please keep Triple Zero (000) for emergencies only.
19. AUST | Helpers and Reliable Sources Along the Way
- Access Easy English – Over 70 resources developed on coronavirus.
- AUSLAN – Updates by Expression Australia - Regular Auslan only videos on updates of breaking news in Victoria, Australia and abroad.
- Australian Government Department of Health – Coronavirus advice for people with disability
- Australian Government Department of Social Services – Daily update on NDIS participants and workforce and easy English information on COVID-19.
- Beyond Blue – translated information on managing your mental health during COVID-19 in 63 languages.
- Blind Citizens Australia – Information on coronavirus for people who are blind or vision impaired.
- Council for Intellectual Disability (CID) – Easy English information for people with intellectual disability and videos about COVID-19.
- DHHS – Victorian Government Department of Health and Human Services advice and information on coronavirus available in 56 languages
- Ethnolink Language Services – Multi-lingual resource library with information available on coronavirus in 71 languages.
- GP Expert Advice Matters – a website for patients translated into Arabic, simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Hindi and Vietnamese, and has practical information on how to access a local GP, telehealth and interpreter services
- Health Translations – A comprehensive place to find current COVID 19 multilingual information in 78 languages including Auslan and Easy English.
- MyAus Covid-19 app – Multilingual resource application produced by Migration Council Australia (MCA) for Australia's culturally and linguistically diverse communities about COVID - 19, it's impact and available support.
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) – Information about changes to how the NDIS work during the COVID -19 pandemic in 12 languages.
- NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission – Information contains links to updates, training, alerts, and resources for NDIS participants and providers.
- Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) – promoting The Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line (OPCSL) within ethno-specific communities.
- Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre – Victoria’s statewide first response service for women, young people and children experiencing family violence.
- SBS – news and information about coronavirus (COVID - 19) available in 63 languages.
- Scope – Key word sign video, posters and easy english resources on communicating COVID-19.
- Women’s Information and Referral Exchange (WIRE) – Free support, referral and information for all Victorian women, nonbinary and gender-diverse people.
20. Acknowledgment to Sources
This is a consolidated account of information current at time of issuance, sourced, collated and provided by Victorian Jewish Community COVID-19 Taskforce, Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria, Buddhist Council of Victoria, various Government Authorities, community organisations and public domain, received with gratitude.
Best wishes for skilful collaborations, less Suffering, causes for less Suffering, Good Health and Time to Enjoy it.
21. Bye bye to Essentialists
Thankyou for responding to the crisis as best you can to keep us ticking along and keeping us safe, received with gratitude. Us non-essentialists will endeavour to manage our expection of miracles and do our best to follow rules and stay out of the way. Contact your closest friendly non-essentialist if you need anything that can be done remotely. Bye bye to Essentialists for now, please leave to attend to the essential work. That is all from the Caretaker at this time.
22. Self-Isolators, Non-Essentials And The Homebound
Let us cheer on the global scientists, medical fraternity, authorities and essentialists racing across the clock separately and together in new found ways, to find a cure, manage the situation, and if not, create mass-producable innoculation.
Meanwhile, if with a surplus of time, this and the following is offered. Discuss with sincerity. Deny untruth. Dismiss unuseful. Accept useful. Adapt to change. Adopt least effort most benefit. Adept with sharing. Enjoy throughout. As each case may be. Round. And again. Or not.
