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Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for Australians

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COVID-19: Returning to the office

This information sheet outlines some steps that both employees and workplaces can take to ease the transition process and work towards a new model of working that incorporates benefits and learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19: Navigating the ongoing challenges

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, many of us are continuing to adjust to a ‘new normal’. This can present a new set of challenges on our mental health, but there are some practical things we can do to help support ourselves. 

Coping during COVID-19 when not everyone will ‘do the right thing’

This information sheet highlights some suggestions and strategies to help you manage your negative reactions and emotions to people who are not following the strategies recommended by our health experts.

Coping with change during COVID-19: Coming to terms with the 'new normal'

This information sheet highlights some strategies to help you cope with change, deal with uncertainty and boost your resilience as we look to a future beyond the COVID-19 crisis.

Frontline workers and COVID-19

This information sheet can help frontline workers, such as police, healthcare and social support workers, to identify the specific challenges and stressors they are experiencing during the pandemic.

Tips for coping with coronavirus (COVID-19) anxiety

The APS has prepared this guide for Australians, outlining some useful strategies which can help both adults and children cope with the stress or anxiety experienced as a result of the coronavirus outbreak and the associated restrictions.

Maintaining your mental health during social isolation

This information sheet outlines some useful strategies you can use to maintain good mental health during this unprecedented time of social distancing and isolation.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) anxiety and staying mentally healthy: Information for older adults

This information sheet includes some useful tips to help older Australians keep stress and anxiety at bay during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Psychological services via telehealth

This information sheet provides guidance on how to access your psychologist through telehealth and a range of helpful tips related to using telehealth services.

Tips for people living with an acquired brain injury (ABI)

For people living with cognitive impairment, there can be challenges to face each day. Then the COVID-19 pandemic started. This sheet outlines the increased issues people with ABI may face and helpful tips to manage the challenges.

Use of alcohol and other drugs in the COVID-19 environment

This sheet outlines some basic facts and strategies to help you manage your substance use while coping with the challenges of coronavirus (COVID-19). 

Helping people with dementia in the COVID-19 environment

This sheet outlines basic strategies to assist people with dementia to cope with the challenges of coronavirus (COVID-19). 

Loneliness and social isolation in the time of COVID-19

This information sheet outlines some useful strategies you can use to cope with feelings of loneliness, isolation and anxiety that you may be having during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 anxiety and staying mentally healthy: Tips for residential aged care communities

During this COVID-19 pandemic, residential aged care homes are facing increasing difficulties to reduce risk to residents and balance the need for social contact. The following tips may help keep stress and anxiety at bay.

Supporting children with autism spectrum disorder in the COVID-19 environment

This information sheet outlines some stratgies that may be used to support young people with autism during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Helping someone with a moderate to severe acquired brain injury (ABI) in the COVID-19 environment

This information sheet outlines some strategies for family and carers to help people with an ABI during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Maintaining employee engagement during COVID-19

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in rapid changes to the operation of many workplaces. Understanding, measuring, boosting and maintaining engagement continue to be a primary concern for organisations right now.

Managing hazards to employee mental health during COVID-19

This information sheet will outline five key psychosocial hazards employees may experience when required to work from home, with tips on how your organisation can better manage these risks before they result in harm.

Returning to the workplace in the age of COVID-19

Businesses across Australia are now busy planning a return to ‘business as usual’ and establishing a new normal for work and operations. This information sheet outlines some important people considerations to factor in before finalising your plans.

Further information

Due to the rapidly evolving nature of this situation we strongly advise you to also refer to the official sources listed here for up-to-date, reliable information.

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