This page has been developed to help primary care providers to access resources and support that may assist with business continuity.

Coronavirus Health Information Line: 1800 020 080

Healthdirect Hotline: 1800 022 222

COVID-19

Primary Care Business Resources

Expand each section below for further information

Telehealth and Education

RACGP - Telehealth video consultations guide

RACGP - Telehealth factsheets and templates

best practice examples of using telehealth in your practice

delivering exercise services online

NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation - information on telehealth delivery

information related to starting telehealth, equipment requirements and models of care

Australian Physiotherapy Association - telehealth resources and billing information

Australian Psychological Society - telehealth resources and billing information

Allied Health Professions Australia - rebates for telehealth webinar

Allied Health Professions Australia - digital resources

Australian Digital Health Agency - digital and telehealth resources

Practice Preparedness

NSW Health - COVID-19 case definition

COVID-19 NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP RESPONSE

Western NSW Healthpathways

AUSTRALIAN HEALTH SECTOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN 

HEALTHCARE SERVICE PROVIDERS DISASTER PREPARATION GUIDELINES

WNSW PHN DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN

COVID-19 HEALTH SYSTEM MODELLING

COVID-19 Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Professionals

Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of NSW - COVID-19 resources

Australian Indigenous Doctors Association - guide to COVID-19

Business Continuity

PIP & WIP - COVID-19 Business Continuity Arrangements

FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR GENERAL PRACTICES FACT SHEET

Australian Government - support available for business

Australian Government - Jobkeeper Extension

NSW Government - Small Business Grants

Business Australia - crisis response plans & risk assessment templates

support available for financial hardship

Australian COVID-19 Financial Support Measure for General Practices

contact list of financial institutions and support available

MoneySmart - financial support options

AGPAL - Financial Information for Practices

The impact of COVID-19 on employers’ WHS obligations

Health and Hygiene for Professionals and Practices

 Advice for healthcare workers, staff, students and volunteers

DHAS Health Care for Health Professionals

Environment Cleaning and Disinfectant Principles for COVID-19

Cleaning & Disinfecting in the Workplace

Returning To Work Post-Isolation

A joint statement from the Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) and Public Health Laboratory Network (PHLN) with the revised Australian criteria for the release from isolation of people who have recovered from COVID-19.

Criteria for the Release of Persons Recovered from COVID-19

Mental Health and Well-Being

Employee Assistance Program for NGO Staff

FREE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR COVID-19

AHead for business (Everymind) - tools and information for business

Ahead for business (Everymind) - support for business in adverse events

Head to Health - COVID-19 support

THIS WAY UP COVID-19 MENTAL WELL-BEING SUPPORT

Lifeline - mental health support and information during the COVID-19 outbreak

BLACK DOG INSTITUTE WEEKLY MENTAL WELL-BEING CHECKLIST

REACH OUT - MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR PARENTS

MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION - COVID-19 SUPPORT

BEYOND BLUE COVID-19 MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

MINDSPOT WELLBEING PLUS FOR AUSTRALIANS AGED 60+

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR LOSS AND GRIEF (NSW)

Tax and Super Obligations

Australian Tax Office - support available due to COVID-19

Employment

Safe Work Australia - COVID-19 advice for employers

Australian Business - COVID-19 FAQs

Fair Work Ombudsman - COVID-19 and Australian workplace laws

Australian Business Lawyers & Advisers - COVID FAQs

Community Sector Support

NCOSS - Community Sector resources

NSW Communities & Justice - COVID-19 response

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Support

NSW Communities and Justice - Information for Aboriginal people

Alcohol and Other Drugs

NSW Health

Alcohol & Drug Foundation - support and risk calculator

Alcohol & Drug Foundation - support lines

Allied Health

Allied Health Professions Australia

Domestic and Family Violence

Australian Women Against Violence Alliance - support links

Community & Justice NSW

Education

Department of Health - infection control

MBS Items

Department of Health - temporary MBS iteMS Factsheets

Note: WNSW PHN is monitoring the COVID-19 situation daily and update and develop our pathways and links accordingly.

If you identify any errors or inconsistencies or are aware of any new or emerging critical changes that are relevant, please email the Media & Communications Coordinator.