COVID-19 updates
Feeling isolated or lonely? Call the Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line on 1800 171 866. Stay tuned to this page for COVID-19 articles, vaccine updates, health tips and state by state coverage.
Did you know?
- 4,212,899 people in Australia have received a COVID-19 vaccine
- 345,566 doses have been delivered in residential aged care and disability care
- 2,348,906 doses delivered through primary care networks
COVID-19 vaccinations are underway. COVID-19 vaccinations for anyone over 50 are now available.
- Visit the Vaccine Eligibility Checker online for nation-wide GP appointments.
- View information about the COVID-19 vaccination wait times and walk-in options
- You can book an appointment at the vaccination centres by calling 1800 675 398.
- View the Australian Health Department and the COVID-19 vaccinations update page.
Call our COVID-19 Support Line for more information or a chat on 1300 887 626.
Getting vaccinated is one of the reasons people who are eligible to receive the jab can leave home. The Victorian government has expanded the eligibility to include those aged between 40-49 for state-operated vaccination sites.
Ascot Vale, Melbourne Showgrounds
Ballarat, Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Bendigo, Bendigo Community Clinic
Broadmeadows, Broadmeadows Town Hall
Carlton, Royal Exhibition Building
Coburg, Coburg Uniting Church
Cranbourne, Cranbourne Turf Club
Deer Park, IPC Health - Deer Park
Epping, Northern Hospital
Heidelberg Heights, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Ringwood, Ringwood East Community Clinic (Braeside Avenue)
Shepparton, Shepparton Showgrounds
South Morang, Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre
Springvale, Sandown Racecourse
St Albans, Sunshine Hospital
Sunshine Central, Hetford Road (behind Sunshine Plaza Shopping Centre)
Traralgon East, Traralgon Racecourse
West Melbourne, West Melbourne - Cohealth
Wodonga, Wodonga Vaccination Hub C
Check out the COVID-19 Vaccine – What You Need To Know video above.
For more information:
- View a number of helpful videos on the Department of Health website
- Read our guide to keeping well during COVID-19
If you would like more information or just want to chat to someone during this difficult time, please call the Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line on 1800 171 866.
Latest updates
- Read more from the Queensland Health Department
- Read the Queensland State Government COVID-19 information page
- Read the Queensland State Government's current statistics
Where to get tested in Queensland
If you have any symptoms at all, get tested immediately and quarantine at home until you receive a negative result.
Please click the below links for information on:
- Find Queensland COVID-19 testing clinics
- Queensland Aged Care visiting updates
- Visiting or returning to Queensland from other states
- Queensland border pass application
Latest updates
- View the regional and rural New South Wales updates
- Read the current COVID-19 case locations in NSW
- View the NSW State Government COVID-19 information page
- Read the NSW State Government's current current statistics
Where to get tested in New South Wales
If you have any symptoms at all, get tested immediately and quarantine at home until you receive a negative result.
Please click the below links for information on:
Where to get tested
If you have any symptoms at all, get tested immediately and quarantine at home until you receive a negative result.
Please click the below links for information on:
Latest updates
- For State of Emergency Declarations and Directions, visit COVID-19 coronavirus: State of Emergency Declarations
- Restrictions apply for the lockdown period which include no visitors to hospitals or residential aged care and/or disability facilities.
- Wearing a face mask outside the home is currently mandatory for the Perth, Peel and South West regions. Read the latest update.
Where to get tested in Western Australia
If you have any symptoms at all, get tested immediately and quarantine at home until you receive a negative result.
Please click the below links for information on:
- Find Western Australia testing clinics
- Read the Western Australia Aged Care visiting updates.
- Read the Western Australia Government Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) COVID-19 page
- View the Western Australia older persons COVID-19 resource page
- Visiting or returning to Western Australia from other states
- Western Australia border pass application
- Northern Territory
- Western Australia
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Queensland
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Victoria
For real-time information to help you make informed and safe travel decisions, visit the National Travel website.
The support service is a joint initiative of National Seniors Australia, COTA Australia, Dementia Australia and the Older Persons Advocacy Network.
If you are feeling anxious, or would like additional information and support, please call the Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line on 1800 171 866, Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 6pm (except public holidays).
At National Seniors, we know how important it is to look after yourself during this time. No matter your circumstances, you are welcome to call our support line for a chat or to discuss any concerns or questions you have. Call us on 1300 887 626.
Tips for coping during COVID-19:
There are things you can do to help you stay mentally and physically healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Find ways to keep in touch – use the phone or email to have daily conversations with your family or friends.
- Keep an eye on your diet – make sure that you eat healthy and regular meals. Consider delivery of fresh produce.
- Keep your medical needs up to date – make sure that you continue to go to your regular medical appointments and remember to maintain your medications.
- Read information from official sources – make sure you get information from official sources such as the NSW Government and the Australian Government.
Source: New South Wales Government.
Keep in touch with family and friends:
You can still stay in touch with family and friends during COVID-19 without physically meeting up.
Here are some ways to reduce feeling socially isolated by keeping the conversation going (virtually):
- Pick up the phone – your family and friends are only a phone call away.
- Own a smartphone or computer? Try video calling.
- Create an online group via a messaging app.
- It’s game on! Challenge your family and friends with online games.
- Use the time to learn something new through online learning.
- Want to know what everyone is up to? Keep connected with social media.
- Technology not your thing? Write letters, draw pictures and post them to family and friends.
Source: New South Wales Government.
