COVID-19 HEALTH CONTACTS
Covid-19 is an ongoing pandemic and there continue to be risks. Please follow Government/Health Directions, wear masks, maintain physical distancing, wash your hands regularly and stay safe.
If you have a medical emergency, phone 000 immediately.
If you have any covid-19 or acute respiratory symptoms, isolate and test. Phone healthdirect (1800 022 222) for more information.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
- RAPID ANTIGEN TESTS (RATs):
- RATs are less accurate than PCR tests so you may have Covid-19 even if your RAT is negative.
- Do RATs on several consecutive days if you have symptoms or regularly for at least 7 days if you've had close contact with someone who has tested positive.
- If you continue to test negative on RATs and are unwell, try to have a PCR test, especially if you are eligible for antivirals, or do a combination RAT that also tests for Influenza and/or RSV.
- Performance and sensitivity of RATs varies between test kit brands. Ideally, use a brand that has VERY high sensitivity with evidence of performance against the Variants that are circulating.
- More information about RATs:
- • General information for consumers about RATs
CLICK ON THE LINKS FOR COVID-19 INFORMATION:
- • Re-Balanced Bodies Covid-19 appointment requirements and Infection Control Policy
- • Clean Air Stars - Businesses with safer air to reduce Covid-19 aerosol transmission
- • OzSage - Multi-disciplinary network of experts providing expert Covid-19 advice
- • John Snow Project - Covid-19 facts to prevent misinformation
- • The Safer Air Project - Safer shared indoor air
- • Centre for Safe Air - NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in air quality
- • Safe Air Ventures - Safe air training for workplaces
- GOVERNMENT & HEALTH LINKS:
- • Coronavirus Prevention
- • Weekly Covid-19, Influenza & RSV Statistics Qld
- • Weekly Covid-19 Statistics Australia
- • Current Qld Covid-19 Updates
- • Current Federal Covid-19 Updates
- • Covid-19 Testing Qld
- • Covid-19 Vaccine Qld
- • Covid-19 Vaccine Australia
- • Covid-19 Vaccination Statistics Australia
- • Covid-19 Epidemiological Reports Australia
- • World Health Organisation - Coronavirus Pandemic
- • Brisbane North Primary Health Network
- • Metro North Public Health Unit
- • Qld Health Media Releases
- INFECTION CONTROL LINKS:
- • Recommended masks - Better Health Channel
- • Face mask information - Qld Health
- • How to use hand sanitiser (video)
- • How to wash your hands (video)
- • How to wear a surgical mask (video)
- • Knot & Tuck technique for surgical face masks (video)
- • How to wear a fabric mask (video)
- • How to use masks (videos and posters)
- MENTAL HEALTH LINKS:
- • Mental Well Being Initiatives - Qld Health
- • Medicare Mental Health - Digital Mental Health Resources
- • Beyond Blue - Mental Well Being Support Service
- • Lifeline 24/7 Crisis Support Service
- • Sane Australia - Mental Health Support
- • Self Help Resources for Mental Health
- • Smiling Mind - Meditation and Mindfulness for Adults & Kids
- • Sleep Help Foundation
- • Coronavirus Anxiety & Mental Health - For Older Adults
- BUSINESS LINKS:
- • My Business Health
- • Ahead For Business
- • Business support for disasters and emergencies (business.gov.au)
Stretches & Home Office Tips
Here are some great resources to help with setting up your home office and stretches to keep tight muscles and postural problems at bay.
- Setting Up Workstation
- Office setup
- Safe laptop use
- Ergonomic workstation setup
- Sit less/Move more
- Stretch at your desk - includes images!
- Exercises and Stretches for office workers
- *Information in the above document was sourced from Appendix B p68-71 in: WorkSafe Victoria
Tips for isolating to minimise transmission of acute respiratory symptoms!
- * First and foremost, rest and drink plenty of fluids. If you are well enough, the following tips may help pass the time.
- * Stay in touch with friends and family by phone, social media, video chats
- * It's important to keep informed but try to avoid watching too much news and media which may focus on the negatives
- * If working from home, try to avoid working in your usual relaxation space eg bedroom and set boundaries and routines to avoid being "at work" 24/7
- * Eat fresh, healthy, nutritious meals and drink plenty of water
- * Spend time doing things you enjoy that are nurturing or relaxing - gardening, cooking, reading, meditation, yoga
- * Keep active - it's easy to become sedentary so do some daily exercise - cardio, strength, core, stretching - find online options
- * Take up a new hobby or do an online course and learn something new - there are lots of free or low cost options available too
- * Find things that make you laugh - there are plenty of funny memes and videos to keep us smiling
- * Try to make the most of time to slow down, relax and reflect on what we can be grateful for
- * Enjoy the arts - visit a gallery online, watch an online performance, listen to music, watch a movie, play an instrument or learn a language