Coronavirus COVID-19

COVID-19 Centrelink Self-Help Resources

Economic Justice Australia have a series of online self-help resources to assist you deal with Centrelink during COVID-19

Emergency Support Line

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

Advice on finances during COVID

During challenging times, making financial decisions can feel overwhelming. There's support and services available to help you.

Small Vouchers

**COVID-19 Update - The Multicultural Council of Tasmania is providing small vouchers for necessities such as groceries for Tasmanians with a culturally, linguistically or religiously diverse background who find themselves in need.

Support for individuals

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

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.

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.

COVID Connect

A phone call to keep you socially connected. If you need someone to talk to, whether you are feeling isolated or lonely - we’re here for you.

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.

Tasmanian Public Health Hotline

If you think you might have COVID-19 because of recent travel or contact with a confirmed case, phone your GP or the Tasmanian Public Health Hotline, 1800 671 738.
This line is not for general enquiries and information about the virus.

A Tasmanian Lifeline 1800 98 44 34

Lifeline Tasmania has set up a new service for Tasmanians, specifically to deal with unprecedented demand for information, advice and support because of the coronavirus pandemic. 1800 98 44 34

COVID-19 Easy English Resources

A series of COVID-19 resources written in Easy English for people who have limited literacy.