Where to find official COVID-19 advice

The situation surrounding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is uncertain and changes regularly. Keeping up to date with government responses and knowing what you can do to look after yourself and family, your people and your business really helps.

Victorian Government updates

For up to date information about how the restrictions in Victoria impact businesses and workplaces visit the Victorian Government website.

Federal Government updates

You can stay up-to-date with the latest official Federal Government news, updates and advice on Coronavirus from the Australian Government website.

Coronavirus Australia app and WhatsApp channel

The Federal Government’s official government ‘Coronavirus Australia’ app is available in the Apple App Store or Google Play.

You can also join the official WhatsApp channel on iOS or Android

The Coronavirus Australia app keeps you up to date with the evolving situation. It includes a symptom checker, resources, including links to national health plan fact sheets, a national register isolation, news and media and more.

The WhatsApp channel provides updates depending on which number or emoji you type in.

What’s happening for commercial and residential tenants

For up to date information about how the restrictions in Victoria impact businesses and workplaces visit the Victorian Government website.

Details on the residential rent relief grants available for Victorians who need support or are facing rental hardship are available at Housing Victoria.

The Government has announced ways to help renters including a temporary hold on evictions and a code of conduct for commercial tenancies to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) affected by COVID-19.

This situation is changing. Keep updated at Coronavirus information and support for business.

Useful information links

The latest health information, including translated resources: visit the Department of Health website

Australian Government’s Economic Response: visit the Treasury website

Information about tax measures and support during COVID-19: visit the ATO website

The latest travel information: visit the Australian Border Force or Home Affairs website

eSafety Commissioner is Australia’s national independent regulator for online safety: visit eSafety website for online safety information and guidance

World Health Organisation: visit the WHO website for global news and information