Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources
A number of organisations have created COVID-19 resources specifically developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources
A number of organisations have created COVID-19 resources specifically developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Below are links to national, state and regional resources and information. We want to make sure you have access to reliable, evidence-based, up-to-date resources.
Please be aware that the below links may contain images, voices and videos of people who are deceased.
Important links
The COVID-19 situation is changing rapidly. We encourage you to visit the following websites for regular updates.
Questions from the community
In this video, Cheryl Bridge, the Head of our Kulunga Aboriginal Research Development Unit, asks our infectious diseases paediatricians Professor Jonathan Carapetis and Associate Professor Asha Bowen questions that came directly from the community.
Staying safe at home
Meet some of The Kids Research Institute Australia's incredible Aboriginal staff as they take you inside their lives and show you some of the things they're doing to keep themselves and their families safe and stop the spread of COVID-19.
Kimberley Coronovirus Animation
Here is a wonderful animation, developed by Nirrumbuk Environmental Health and Services and Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS), that shows how COVID-19 can quickly spread into communities and towns. The video also shows what you can do to make your home safe and stop the spread of the virus.
National and State resources
Healthy WA (WA Department of Health)
National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Orgnaisation (NACCHO)
Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
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Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia
Children's Ground
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Metro Perth
Derbarl Yerrigan Aboriginal Medical Service
(08) 9421 3888
Wungening Aboriginal Corporation
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Moorditj Koort
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South-west WA resources
Mid-west/Gascoyne WA resources
Geraldton Aboriginal Medical Service
(08) 9956 6555
Watch their handwashing video on Facebook
Carnarvon Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation (Pulanji Mia)
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My Healthy Wheatbelt
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Goldfields WA resources
Bega Aboriginal Medical Service
(08) 9022 5500
Ngaanyatjarra Council Aboriginal Corporation
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Headspace Kalgoorlie - who to call for assistance in Kalgoorlie-Boulder
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Wangka: Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre
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Central Land Council
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Pilbara WA resources
Recov19er – Pilbara COVID-19 Emergency Response
Wirrika Maya Health Service Hedland
(08) 9172 0400
Western Desert Lands Aboriginal Corporation
Message from the Chairman
Nindilingarri Cultural Health Services Roebourne
(08) 9193 0093
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Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa
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Kimberley WA resources
