The Stroke Association of Victoria has compiled a list of contacts that will be able to help you navigate the advice and information surrounding Coronavirus.
If you are concerned that you may have contracted the virus, please call the Coronavirus Health Information Line below.
This list will be continually updated to include the most relevant and useful information.
Coronavirus Health Information Line (Australian Government – Department of Health)
To stay up-to-date with information and advice
P: 1800 020 080
NDIS & Disaster Response
If you require information in easy English or other languages
P: 1800 800 110
World Health Organisation
Global information including travel advice
W: www.who.int
Beyond Blue
If you are experiencing feelings of anxiety or depression
P: 1300 22 4636
Foodbank
If you require assistance with food and essential household items
P: 03 9362 8300
W: www.foodbank.org.au/?state=vic
Psychologist Appointments
Medicare funded telehealth appointments to all Australians until 30 September, 2020
P: 0411 782 362
Dr Margaret Turner
If you require counselling services (Margaret is also on the Board of SAV)
P: 0401 080 461
E: margturn@yahoo.com.au
MensLine Australia
A telephone and online counselling service for men (open 24 hours)
P: 1300 78 99 78
Lifeline
If you require crisis support
P: 13 11 14
W: https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Anglicare
If you require emergency relief
P: 1800 809 722
W: https://www.anglicarevic.org.au/what-we-do/strengthening-communities/crisis-aid/
National Disability Services
Further information for people with disabilities
W: https://www.nds.org.au/resources/all-resources/coronavirus-covid-19
ReachOut
Services for young people and their parents
MyDr.com.au
Resources and videos
W: https://www.mydr.com.au/coronavirus
