COVID-19 Updates & Resources

ADA Australia is here to support older Queenslanders during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are a range of resources and information available to assist you during this time.

This is current advice for visiting residential aged care homes in Queensland.

Have questions or issues around friends and family visiting residential aged homes? ADA Australia can provide advocacy support and advice as per the Industry Code for Visiting Aged Care Homes During COVID-19. Call us on 1800 818 338.

Stay up to date with the latest Queensland Government Coronavirus (COVID-19) health information and alerts.

Find information for older Queenslanders about keeping safe and maintaining your well-being during COVID-19.

Find information about current restrictions in Queensland under Public Health Directions issued by the Queensland Chief Health Officer.

The Older Person’s Advocacy Network (OPAN) has a freecall service where you can ask questions or chat about any COVID-19 concerns or issues. Phone 1800 237 981, 6am-10pm (AEDT), 7 days a week.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about COVID-19

Access translated information about COVID-19 in 71 languages and in Indigenous Australian Languages.

Information for aged care residents

Know your rights

during Covid-19

Requirements for bringing

loved ones home during covid-19

Videos

Dr Norman Swan, Physician & Journalist explains COVID-19 and changes around your aged care home- Changes around your aged care home and advocacy support

This video is also available in Greek, Italian, Vietnamese and Chinese

Aged Care Advocacy services are available to help

The Older Person’s COVID-19 Support Line provides information, support and connection for older Australians

This video is also available in Greek, Italian, Vietnamese and Chinese

Updates & Resources

Information for aged care residents

Know your rights

during Covid-19

Requirements for bringing

loved ones home during covid-19

Videos

For Residential Aged Care Facilities

You may have noticed some

changes around here

Changes around your aged care home and advocacy support poster

Thank you note for residents

Provider factsheet supporting

residents and their families

during an outbreak

Talking to family members if

residents or staff in your

facility have tested positive

for COVID-19

OPAN COVID Provider checklist

For the complete Queensland communications toolkit visit https://opan.com.au/covidresourcesqld/

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