During these times of the coronavirus crisis. with constantly changing situations and restrictions, here are some helpful and trusted resources so we can stay safe and support each other in the community.
For the latest health guidance visit:-
The latest translated information related to COVID-19 and current Victorian restrictions in community languages is currently available at:
Message from IndianCare Inc, Secretary, Monia Choudhary
New COVID-19 restrictions for Metropolitan Melbourne and Regional Victoria
On 23rd June at 8 pm we chat with medical professionals if vaccination is the way to defeat this pandemic.
“Vaccination is the way to defeat pandemics” is what we keep hearing from the medical community and this applies to defeating COVID-19 as well. But COVID-19 vaccines became available so quickly - are they safe? The rules keep changing on who should take which vaccines, and there is so much information in the media and on social media, it is hard to know who to believe.
Marshie Perera Rajakumar (an engineer and performance artist) will be chatting with 3 doctors, Professor Joseph Toressi (Infectious Diseases Physician), Dr Sudha Palit (General Practitioner), and Dr Siddhartha Deb (Consultant Pathologist), to find answers to questions that keep coming up—especially in our South Asian communities.
Victoria’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program and International Students - Webinar Friday 18 June 11am – 12pm
Study Melbourne is hosting Professor Ben Cowie from the Department of Health, to discuss Victoria’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program from the perspective of international students. This webinar will provide essential information for international students about vaccine information, phases, eligibility and priority groups.
Ask your questions, this is the perfect opportunity!
Register to attend bit.ly/2RG6IQL
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Victoria’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program and International Students
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Join Study Melbourne to hear essential information for international students about Victoria’s COVID-19 vaccination program.
Or you can use the following COVID 19 QR codes, as follows:
- Open the Camera app on your phone.
- Hold your device so that the QR code appears on the screen.
- Tap the notification that appears to open the link.
If you suspect you have COVID-19 or for any coronavirus related concerns, call the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398.
If you need an interpreter, call TIS National on 131 450
Emergency relief packages fact sheet In Hindi
Family violence fact sheet In Hindi
If you require financial support
Red Cross can support people who are on temporary visas with a one-off emergency relief payment
Information on getting tested and your nearest testing sites here
If you are required to quarantine or isolate due to coronavirus and need an emergency relief package, call the coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398.
Victoria Legal Aid has a ‘Find legal answers’ webpage on the family, work, community, financial topics
SBS News article interviewing Tina Guido, General Manager, on the issues faced by our multicultural communities during COVID