Coronavirus (COVID-19): In-language advice and information

Monitor official directions and advice

Making sure every Victorian understands what they can do to reduce their risk of coronavirus (COVID-19), is key to slowing its spread. The Department of Health and Human Services website is the best place to find up-to-date and accurate advice and includes information translated into a range of community languages.

Translated resources and health advice

If you have loved ones or community members who don't speak English as a first language, you can find in-language factual information about hygiene advice, factsheets and printable posters on the website at coronavirus.vic.gov.au/translations

There are dedicated web pages for each of the following community languages:

SBS coronavirus (COVID-19) advice in your language

SBS is committed to informing all Australians about the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) developments. News and information about coronavirus (COVID-19) is available in 63 languages.

Visit:  sbs.com.au/language/coronavirus

Access to a translator for the coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline

Coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline

If you are concerned, call the coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline 1800 675 398 (24 Hours).

Interpreting service

If you need an interpreter, call TIS National on 131 450.

Triple Zero

Please keep Triple Zero (000) for emergencies only.

Easy English factsheets

The Department of Health and Human Services Victoria have created Easy English coronavirus (COVID-19) factsheets, written in simple, everyday language, supported with images.

Looking after your mental health – Easy Read fact sheet 

pdf 2.1 MB

Family violence support during coronavirus (COVID-19) - Easy Read fact sheet

pdf 2.51 MB

Emergency relief packages – Easy Read fact sheet

pdf 1.96 MB

Slowing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) – Easy Read fact sheet

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Health Translations - Coronavirus (COVID-19) multilingual resources

Health Translations is a Victorian government initiative that provides high quality consumer focused translated materials on health and wellbeing. While the coronavirus (COVID-19) information is changing rapidly, Health Translations is a comprehensive collection for all up-to-date translated materials. 

This link will take you directly to the coronavirus (COVID-19) collection of resources: facts sheets, videos & posters, currently available in over 100 languages. 

The Centre for Culture Ethnicity & Health manages Health Translations on behalf of DHHS.  

Visit: healthtranslations.vic.gov.au