The impact of COVID-19 has been widespread and has changed the way many things work. While we know it has been a challenging time for some people with a disability, there have also been some positive changes that have happened.

COVID-19 has changed the education landscape in Australia. Lockdowns, School Closures, restrictions, all impact our children's education, and daily changes take place. For parents of children with a disability, we gather some resources to help you make informed choices and tips to help you.

Masks are considered a tool to protect ourselves and each other from Coronavirus. We try and bring together all the info you need about masks in one place. Communication needs, Autism and Masks, fogging, making, wearing and washing face masks; and the lawful reasons that masks are not needed.

Armchair travel has existed for centuries. In the wake of COVID-19, the concept is taking on a fresh direction. Digital travel is the new way to ramble the world as we recover. As the travel and tourism collective plan to regenerate, the use of digital media to entice travellers in the interim has shown to be strategic, and that benefits us all.

What's the difference between a PCR test and a RAT, and which one should you use?

Here are some ways you can continue to protect yourself and your community even though restrictions have been rolled back. 

Rules and regulations about where people can go, what they can do and what they should wear were put in place across Australia to help slow the spread of COVID-19. 

QR check-ins are only required at nightclubs, and for all music festivals with more than 1,000 people. Hospitals, aged and disability facilities may use their existing systems for recording visitors. 

The Check In Qld app is a contactless, free, secure and convenient way for customers to sign into a Queensland business.

The easing of public health measures and travel restrictions has created a surge in both COVID-19 and Influenza A (the Flu) cases as we come into winter. Both respiratory illnesses can be very dangerous and it's best to be protected. 

Free flu vaccinations are now available for the general community in all five states across Australia with some eligibility changes for vulnerable groups in the ACT and NT. 

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has recommended a winter booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Australian Electoral Commission has made telephone voting available for people who are blind and have low vision and for those unable to attend a polling place on or before Election Day (Saturday 21 May) because they have COVID-19.

Rules and restrictions and information for all people living in NSW.

With the emergencies we have all faced in recent history, the need to be prepared is again highlighted. Bushfires, Floods and a Pandemic. In the event, you need to evacuate in a hurry, or you may be without power and clean drinking water, a little planning now will spare your precious time.

The Victorian Government has announced that free Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) kits are available at state-run testing sites for people with disabilities.

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has today released the draft Commissioners’ Report of Public hearing 12: The experiences of people with disability, in the context of the Australian Government’s approach to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

2020 was a year many Australians want to forget. 2021 followed closely. 2022 has begun with a bang.

Need someone to talk to? Or someone to help you? Support? We have a list of key contacts to help you.

See current COVIDSafe settings in Victoria for living and working, dining and shopping, using services, seeing others, getting active and more.