Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Victoria
Handy tools, information & resources
Under Stage 4 restrictions, you are allowed to leave your home at any time to escape family violence. If you need to leave your home because you are unsafe, the nightly curfew will not apply to you. If you need to travel further than 5km to be safe, you will not be fined.
Safe Steps - Victoria's 24/7 family violence support service for women and children
Kids Helpline - 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25
Men's Referral Service - counselling and support for men who wish to change their violent behaviour
Victorian Government coronavirus updates
Mental health and wellbeing
If you're anxious, concerned or struggling and need to chat to somebody, here are a few of the organisations you can get in touch with for help:
Lifeline Australia - Mental Health and Wellbeing During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Available anytime on 13 11 14 or via Lifeline Text from 6pm to midnight (AEST) every night on 0477 131 114.
Beyond Blue – Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service
Call 1800 512 348, 24 hours, seven days a week. Also online chat and forum.
Online and webchat support and counselling for 12-25 year olds, their family and friends. Or call 1800 650 893.
Call 1800 551 800. 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Call 1300 659 467. Mental health support call back service; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Face masks and coverings
From 11:59pm on Sunday 2 August, the use of face coverings is mandatory throughout Victoria.
DHHS: Face coverings - frequently asked questions
DHHS: How to make a cloth mask
RACV: The ultimate guide to face masks