Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The safety of our communities, customers and staff is our top priority.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is working around the clock with health services, the Commonwealth and international agencies to respond to the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) and to keep the Victorian community safe.

Council is closely monitoring the coronavirus outbreak to ensure that we are best prepared to respond to any suspected or confirmed cases within our community.

For the latest COVID-19 updates, visit the Department of Health and Human Services.

Council Services may or may not be impacted in the near future - Council will be guided the Victorian Government and the Department of Health and Human Services about the appropriate action to take and when.

The COVIDSafe app has recently been released by the Australian Government to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

The App download is voluntary and aims to help keep the community safe from further spread by early notification of possible exposure.

COVIDSafe keeps contact information for 21 days to cover the maximum incubation period and testing time with information only accessible for use by authorised state and territory health officials.

Finding out quickly means you can help protect your family and friends from possible infection and slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community.

You can download the App from the App store here.

Red Cross COVID CONNECT is a new national telephone service for the COVID-19 pandemic, to help build social connections and learn ways to better connect with your community.

COVID Connect is for adults of all ages. It is available to anyone and allows for regular access to a friendly human voice, listening ear and tips to improve social connection.

PH: 1800 733 276 www.redcross.org.au

The Red Cross has hundreds of trained volunteers, ready to have a yarn or chat in over 160 languages.

Note: COVID Connect is not a service for people wanting assistance with their mental health or those who require assistance in a crisis.

For further information and updates on the coronavirus please visit the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) dedicated website.

If you suspect you may have the novel coronavirus, please call the dedicated hotline on 1800 675 398.

Australian COVID-19 statistics infographic on the Department of Health website
Mental health resources on the DHHS website
'Stay at home' and 'Restricted activities' directions - frequently asked questions
Transmission reduction measures on the DHHS website
VicEmergency advice notification