Coronavirus COVID-19

Support for individuals

COVID-19 Information relating to the early release of superannuation, reducing superannuation minimum drawdown rates, working from home and more

1800RESPECT

** 1800RESPECT will continue to operate as per usual during the COVID-19 health emergency. We are open 24 hours to support people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse.

Household Relief Loan Without Interest

Good Shepherd, Australia’s oldest not-for-profit supporting women and families, has expanded its long running No Interest Loans program to offer Household Relief Loans Without Interest for people impacted by the pandemic.

Kids Helpline

Kids Helpline is a free, private and confidential, 24 hour counselling service for young people aged 5-25 years. Counselling is offered by phone, email and WebChat.

Suicide Call Back Service

Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service that provides 24/7 telephone, video and online professional counselling to people who are affected by suicide.

Emergency Support Line

Australian Tax Office Emergency Support line for assistance if you have a debt to the tax office you can’t pay.

Head to Health

Head to Health can help you find digital mental health services from some of Australia’s most trusted mental health organisations.

Centrelink

People currently receiving payments from Centrelink do not need to do anything to get the extra financial assistance that is being offered due to COVID 19.

Community Services Industry Noticeboard

Keep up to date with changes to service arrangements and closures due to the increasing precautions taken in response to COVID-19.

Staying safe online during COVID-19

Whether through choice, necessity or clear direction, an increasing number of people are staying home as COVID-19, a new strain of coronavirus, sweeps the globe. It’s a worrying time, with implications for personal wellbeing right through to international stability.

We are adding new content every day to help you stay safe online.

Youth Allowance

Financial help if you’re 24 or younger and a student or Australian Apprentice, or 21 or younger and looking for work.

Current Restrictions

Restrictions on gatherings are in place in Tasmania to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community. See our website for the latest information.