Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions mean that from midnight tonight (5 August), workplaces across Melbourne must be closed unless the workplace is part of a “permitted activity” or all the employees are working from home.

Queensland is changing the border restrictions that are in place. New restrictions will begin on Saturday, August 8 at 1 am. Read more to find out about the changes, how to check declared hotspots, and details about the Border Entry Pass.

These are the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) from people with a disability in Victoria about COVID-19. IDEAS has helped many people on the phone, and we have put these FAQ here as they might help you too.

We know there is a lot of confusion out there. This is a list of retail operations that are continuing under stage 4 restrictions in Melbourne.

These are the Stage 4 Restrictions for Melbourne and the Stage 3 Restrictions for regional Victoria. They were announced on August 2nd by Premier Daniel Andrews. 

These tools can assist a person with disability if they need to go to the hospital. These documents have been developed to help frontline healthcare staff understand the needs of the person with disability when they present to the hospital.

This is the latest COVID-19 information for people who live in New South Wales. Things do keep changing with COVID-19 and it is important to keep up to date so that you can stay safe.

Changes to JobKeeper and JobSeeker details were announced on July, 21, 2020 and on August, 7, 2020 by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg.

In some situations, wearing a cloth face covering may exacerbate a physical or mental health condition, lead to a medical emergency, or introduce significant safety concerns.  

Anyone with cold or flu symptoms need to get tested for COVID-19. For some people with disability, this is easier said than done. Here's what we know on the use of home or self-testing kits. Updated 10th August to include call-to-test arrangements in Victoria.

Allison McMillan, Australia’s Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, covers common concerns for Disability Support Workers and demonstrates how and when to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) for disability support workers.

This animation with text, developed by the World Health Organisation describes how to wear a fabric mask safely.

A video of how to make a cloth face mask, from The Social Studio, is recommended by DHHS via their youtube channel.

This video from the 10th July 2020 is the Victorian Chief Health Officer speaking about wearing of cloth face masks.

All aged care workers across Victoria will now be required to wear face masks. This advice is from the Australian Minister for Health. Read on for the full media release and information from the NDIS - National Disability Insurance Scheme.

People with disability are more likely to be 'transport disadvantaged'. In a pandemic, this reality has been amplified. To help slow the spread of COVID-19, the government has asked people to use public transport less.

The advice on the wearing of face masks has changed as COVID-19 continues to spread. This blog contains information and links to videos about making, wearing and washing face masks; and the lawful reasons that masks need not be worn. Last updated 10th August to include Community Services PPE requirements.

People living in Victoria will need to be aware of the restrictions (rules) in place to try to stop the spread of the COVID-19. Victoria is now in a State of Disaster. IDEAS updates this information so that you can have the latest news. (Updated August 10) 

An increase in online meet-ups has some people wondering what the "rules" are. Are they the same as a face-to-face meeting? Here we discuss what makes best practice whether you are a meeting attendee or organiser, some tips on holding an inclusive meeting and communicating clearly.

An initiative of Housing Victoria and available to public housing tenants aged 75 years and over who live by themselves, Keeping in Touch is a free and confidential telephone service available in Victoria. A once a week phone call is made to registered tenants to check if they are okay.