There’s a ton of news, updates and announcements being made by government and non-government organisations about COVID-19. Here are six that can help young people.
1. SAPOL COVID-19 Website
The SAPOL COVID-19 website contains COVID-19 related news, current restrictions and directions, important contacts and travel exemption forms.
2. South Australian COVID-19 Website
The South Australian Government’s COVID-19 website provides updated information on COVID-19 restrictions, the requirements and obligations of businesses to keep staff and customers safe, current rates of infection and testing and answers to commonly asked questions.
3. Financial Assistance
The federal government has a range of payments and services during COVID-19 – more info here
And the state government does too, including a SA COVID-19 Cluster Isolation Payment, cost of living concession and an International Student Support Package – more info here
4. Housing
If you’re renting and having trouble maintaining your tenancy, RentRight SA is a free, independent service, helping people maintain their tenancies in private rental, community housing or public housing. The service has COVID-19 related information, but it might change based on government directions or advice. All tenancy agreements are now modified by changes to the Residential Tenancies Act.
5. Homelessness
Homeless Connect SA is a statewide, free telephone service for anyone experiencing homelessness. They can provide short term assistance and connect you with services and supports that can help. They can also put you in touch with Trace-A-Place, a specialist youth homelessness service for young people aged 15-24 years that provide safe spaces for young people to access shower, toilet, hygiene products, sanitary items, food and more.
Call 1800 003 308 – it’s free.
6. The Law and COVID-19
The Legal Services Commission has a range of information, resources and services to assist you with your questions about COVID-19 and the law.
That’s it for now. Stay safe!
