Local Needs Now and in Recovery
We are working with our partners and the broader community to gather and collate information about the current and emerging needs for people in the East resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
We will continue to update this section as we gather more information and hear from you what the community is saying. If you would like to share the results of local surveys, community stories and conversations please contact Jacky Close – Executive Officer and Joanne Gaskin – Project Support Officer.
Recovering from COVID-19: Insights into what is needed
Browse the information below for insights into the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the community, and commentary on what we have learnt and where to next.
Funding During COVID-19 And On The Road To Recovery: Funding available in response to the pandemic
Gathering local insights: Who is speaking to the community and what are they hearing
Broader community discussions: Find out what people are saying and become part of the conversation
Research: Surveys and reports on the impacts of COVID-19 on community.
Impacts on social issue: Addressing specific social issue areas in the context of COVID-19.
Impacts on different population groups:
Below are some important websites to visit for all Victorians:
General Health Information and Resources
Department of Health and Human Services
Health Direct: Understanding the Symptoms
Australian Government Department of Health: Get the facts – COVID 19
Victorian Council of Social Services: COVID-19 and the Community Sector
Translated Resources
Ethnolink: Multi-lingual resources about COVID-19
Enliven Health Literacy Services: An easy English resource about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Information and Support for Children
Hello Friends! (A COVID-19 Special)
Coronavirus Info for Young Children
Coronavirus: A Book for Young Children
My Hero is You: How Kids Can Fight COVID-19
Support and Recovery
1800RESPECT Help and Support for violence against women during disaster