On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. The disease is caused by a novel coronavirus that first emerged in December 2019. This pandemic is having a profound effect on people around the world as healthcare systems fight to tend to increasing numbers of patients, and communities work to slow the spread of the disease through social distancing.
Sikh Community Connections stands with you as our families and communities learn to respond to the many new challenges posed by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) health crisis.
Though the Sikh Community Connections is not a public health organization, we recognize that we must all support each other during this time by sharing resources and best practices in order to support the most vulnerable in our community.
Sikh Community Connections has been closely monitoring information provided to us by both the Federal and State Government about COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
WHERE CAN I FIND UP TO DATE INFORMATION ON COVID-19
There has never been a more important time to seek factual information. I suggest sticking to trusted Government sources.
Australian Government Coronavirus website: https://www.australia.gov.au/
Victorian Government Coronavirus website: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au
WHERE CAN I FIND INFORMATION REGARDING INCOME SUPPORT?
You may be entitled to either the JobSeeker payment (previously Newstart) and stimulus payments, or the JobKeeper wage subsidy, that is paid to your employer to keep you employed during the crisis.
If you’re having trouble applying for a payment, my office can help.
Centrelink info and support FAQs https://www.dss.gov.au/about-the-department/coronavirus-covid-19-information-and-support
First step: Register to claim
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/affected-coronavirus-covid-19/if-you-need-payment-coronavirus-covid-19/register-your-intention-claim-payment-coronavirus-covid-19
JobKeeper information for employees
https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-03/Fact_sheet_Info_for_Employees_0.pdf
FURTHER SUPPORT
You can ask lzzy for support services https://askizzy.org.au/
