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Managing COVID-19 at home

Most people who get COVID-19 can manage their symptoms at home – just like they do with a cold or flu. You could get a cough, runny nose or lose your sense of taste and smell.

It’s important to be ready – just in case. So here’s what you need to prepare a COVID-ready ‘kit’ for managing your symptoms at home.

  • You should ensure proper hygiene to slow the spread at home, stay in your room as much as possible and limit numbers in your house. And remember to rest if you need it. 

  • We need to keep our emergency departments and ambulance services free for those who really need them. Only call 000 if it is an emergency.  

    Find out more at https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/coronavirus 

    If you are feeling anxious, call one of our two Head to Health Hubs in Gippsland (Warragul and Sale) on 1800 595 212 for free advice and help.

Key contacts

LifeLine

13 11 14

BeyondBlue

1300 224 365

Kids Helpline

1800 551 800

MensLine

1300 789 987

Suicide Call Back Service

1300 659 467

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Please read this advice from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)

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For more helpful information, go to:

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/managing-covid-19-at-home-resources-for-patients-and-healthcare-professionals

https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/managing-covid-19-home

Additional Resources

Find more resources for LGBTIQ+, ATSIC, HIV+ transgender and other community groups.

If you need medical support for COVID-19 please call your regular GP for support, they may be able to offer telehealth or see you in an isolation room. If your GP is unavailable or it is after hours you can seek support from the organisations below.

    • Nurse-on-call – direct contact with a registered nurse for free, caring, professional health advice, call 1300 60 60 24 from anywhere in Victoria, 24 hours a day.
    • Victorian Virtual Emergency Department – a public health service for non-life-threatening emergencies. Access emergency care from anywhere in Victoria, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The service can also prescribe anti-viral medication for eligible people who cannot get an appointment with a GP. For more information, visit  vved.org.au/patients/
    • Priority Primary Care Centres in Warragul and Moe are open after hours. For contact information visit https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/priority-primary-care-centres
    • HealthAccess offer afterhours telehealth consultations – call 1800 272 767 https://gphn.org.au/what-we-do/programs/after-hours-program/
Our locations

Main office

11 Seymour Street, Traralgon, Gunaikurnai Country

13 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi, Bunurong Country

119 Main Street, Bairnsdale, Gunaikurnai Country

Call 03 5175 5444

Email
info@gphn.org.au

Gippsland PHN is committed to providing inclusive services and work environments where people of all backgrounds, sexualities, genders, cultures, spiritual beliefs, age, bodies and abilities are valued, supported and celebrated.

Gippsland PHN acknowledges the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people/s as the traditional Custodians of Country across the Gippsland region.

We acknowledge the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people/s continuing connection to Land, Water and Community.

We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People/s, Cultures, and their Elders past and present.

We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.

Gippsland PHN acknowledges Alfie Hudson for the healing circles artwork. Alfie is a Gunai Kurnai man and created this artwork which represents health professionals being committed to work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members for the best health outcomes.

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