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Moving Forward after a Crisis

2020 was a year many Australians want to forget. 2021 followed closely. 2022 has begun with a bang. 2025 hasn't started off great either.

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Packing for an Emergency

With the recent emergencies we have faced, the need to be prepared is again highlighted. Bushfires, Floods and a Pandemic. If you need to evacuate in a hurry…

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Here's why you should get the Flu and Covid jabs

As we are coming in to the cooler months, both COVID-19 and Influenza A (the Flu) cases are likely to increase dramatically. Both respiratory illnesses can be…

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Easy English Coronavirus COVID-19 Resources

A list of links to resources to support people who use Easy English, Easy Read or picture stories. These are about Coronavirus also called COVID-19. Topics inc…

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Grocery shopping and COVID-19

We have seen it before, panic buying and a shortage of supplies on supermarket shelves, especially toilet paper, as a COVID-19 lockdown was announced. Supermar…

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ATAGI updated recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines

A booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine is now recommended for some at-risk groups. A booster should also be considered for adults and children over 5 with risk f…

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Disability Gateway COVID -19

Do you have a question about Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Do you need help because things have changed? Contact the Disability Gateway on 1800 643 787.

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Money Matters

Since 2020, COVID and the cost of natural disasters including the worst fires and floods in living memory, have all had a massive and long lasting impact on ou…

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Shopping safely online in the COVID-19 crisis

While we are all at home more because of COVID-19, people are beginning to make more of their purchases online. Some people are not confident when making purch…

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