How we’re supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in COVID
This page provides information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who receive our services, their families and support networks about how we’re responding to the coronavirus outbreak. We will update it regularly to ensure you remain informed.
How we are continuing to support you
Life Without Barriers remains totally committed to supporting you, and every other person who chooses our services during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. As your service provider, we understand just how important it is to have the choice to continue your support, as we adjust to the impact of the virus over the coming months.
Information for people who receive our disability services
Information for people who receive our Children, Youth and Family services, including foster/kinship carers
Information for people who receive our aged care services
Information for people who receive our mental health services
Remote area travel restrictions
Access to remote and very remote communities has been restricted to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Read the restrictions here.
Contact Life Without Barriers
If you have any questions about Life Without Barriers’ response to COVID-19, please call the Life Without Barriers National COVID-19 Response Call Centre Monday to Friday from 8.30am - 5.30pm EST. Calls to report suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 can be made 24/7.
Concerned about your health? Speak to a nurse
If you need health advice, call the Australian Government’s 24/7 Coronavirus Health Information Line
If you require translating or interpreting services, call 131 450.
Resources
There are a number of resources available from external organisations that are useful during this time:
