COVID-19 spreads easily between family members, especially when they gather together for joyful celebrations or Sorry Business. Let's keep our mob safe!
NSW Health strongly recommends that anyone travelling to rural and remote Aboriginal communities:
And remember, whether you are travelling for work or coming together with family and friends, it's important to protect one another:
By taking these steps, you can help to keep you and your loved ones safe from COVID-19.
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a new strain of coronavirus that has not been seen in humans before. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some cause illness in humans and others cause illness in animals. Human coronaviruses usually cause mild illness, such as the common cold. The COVID-19 virus is different to viruses that cause flu and other respiratory illnesses.
Aboriginal people can be at higher risk during a public health emergency such as the COVID-19 outbreak. On this page you will find information and resources about COVID- 19 for Aboriginal communities, people and services in NSW. Learn more about COVID-19.
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Visit the NSW Government website for information about how to keep your community safe including advice on testing, self isolation and gathering safely.
Visit the Australian Government Department of Health for up-to-date information about COVID-19 vaccines.
Find information on how to look after your social and emotional wellbeing during COVID-19.
Find information for Aboriginal healthcare workers and settings.
Advice for general practitioners on priority COVID-19 vaccination for Aboriginal people.
Find a range of print and web resources for the Aboriginal community on COVID-19.
