Useful Websites
Our Therapists have identified the following websites that may prove useful to Families at this time:
Federal Department of Health:
Health is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic. Our information provides daily updates, answering your questions about the latest news, current facts and figures, travel advice, key contact and phone numbers: https://www.health.gov.au/
A collection of coronavirus (COVID-19) campaign resources for the general public can be found here: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-campaign-resources
NDIS
Check this page regularly for the latest information on the response to coronavirus (COVID-19): https://www.ndis.gov.au/coronavirus
WA Disability Services – WA Dept. of Communities
Information for National Disability Insurance Scheme participants and providers through COVID-19: https://www.communities.wa.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19/disability-services-covid-19/
Department of Social Services
The Disability Information Helpline provides information and referrals for people with disability who need help because of coronavirus (COVID-19): https://www.dss.gov.au/disability-and-carers/information-and-referrals-for-people-with-disability-and-their-supporters-about-coronavirus-covid-19
WA Department of Health
Updates as new information becomes available: https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Coronavirus
WA Covid19 Clinics: https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/COVID-clinics
There are enhanced access and sensory clinics at Claremont, Carramar, Kwinana and Midland to support people with disability, have mental health conditions, require a low sensory environment or who may need other additional support to receive their vaccination. You can learn more here: https://rollup.wa.gov.au/articles/vaccine-information-for-people-with-a-disability-or-require-additional-support
World Health Organisation
Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Department of Education
All Western Australian public schools are being supported by the Department of Education to implement a plan in relation to COVID-19. Information for Parents can be found here: https://www.education.wa.edu.au/covid-19
Positive Partnerships
Online learning modules and webinars that cover a wide range of autism-related topics. Free and available at your convenience: https://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/
Raising Children Network
Find information on coronavirus (COVID-19) and protective hygiene, plus tips to help you and your family cope: https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/coronavirus-covid-19-guide
Student Wellbeing Hub
Find topics and student learning resources on things like dealing with bullying, how to be smart online, and lots more. You can also find games, videos and websites just for you: https://studentwellbeinghub.edu.au/students/
Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules (AFIRM)
Strategies to support individuals with ASD through uncertain times: https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/covid19-toolkit
Every Australian Counts
Information about coronavirus – or COVID-19 is changing every day – and information can be hard to find. This website has collated a range of information into one place for people with disability, their families and carers: https://everyaustraliancounts.com.au/ndis-coronavirus-resources/
Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families
You can watch a number of videos from Dr Mark Wenitong on the Department of Health explaining how to use different kinds of RAT tests here.
The Department of Health also has a collection of videos from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all over Australia talking about their experiences getting the COVID-19 vaccine. See this collection of videos here.
