A list of links to resources to support people who use Easy English, Easy Read or picture stories. These are about Coronavirus also called COVID-19. Topics include rules, mental health, help, money, support, self-help, staying safe, social bubbles, vaccines and more.
IDEAS continues to add new resources to this page as they become available. Things do keep changing so it is good to check back to see what the latest information is.
Please think about who you might be able to share this information with, especially people who do not have access to the internet. Printing the resources for people can be helpful and take the time to go through them with them if needed.
Easy Read
Easy English and Easy Read resources will be published here when available.
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Autism and Learning DisabilitiesMasksMental HealthChildrenNSW InformationQLD InformationVIC InformationNT InformationVaccination InformationAustralian Government Department of Health Quicklinks to Other Information by Provider/ Author Access Easy EnglishAustralian Government Services Australia Australian Government Department of Social ServicesCollaboration for InclusionNDIS COVID-19 ResourcesDown Syndrome AustraliaThe Growing SpaceCouncil for Intellectual Disability (CID)Inclusion AustraliaThe Information Access GroupBooks Beyonds WordsTwo Way StreetPhotosymbolsQueenslanders with Disability NetworkScope and Key Word Sign AustraliaWomen with Disabilities AustraliaAccess Easy English
Access Easy English has made many factsheets and posters.
These are just some.
- What is COVID -19
- Look after yourself
- A4 poster Look for the signs
- A4 poster Look after yourself
- What is Shut
- We need space between us - version 1
- We need space between us - version 2
- We need space between us - version 3
- What is PPE?
- You check in
- Are you a close contact?
Australian Government Services Australia
Easy Read 
How we’re helping people affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Easy Read Coronavirus - Should you wear a mask?
Easy Read 
Coronavirus - Should you wear a mask?
Australian Government Department of Social Services
The below are links to multiple formats where available.
Coronavirus. What is it? Coronavirus. What do you need to know? Coronavirus FAQ Information and referrals for people with disability and their supporters about coronavirus (COVID-19)Coronavirus. 5 things to do right now Coronavirus. Social DistancingCoronavirus. Staying at HomeCoronavirus. Wearing a maskCoronavirus (COVID-19) Accessible resourcesCoronavirus Who can you call? Getting a testCollaboration for Inclusion
Planning Resources
Has COVID-19 Planning Resources for People with Disability, some are Easy Read.
These resources may help people to make plans about how they can emergency plan, manage their health, support, money and supplies at this time.
NDIS COVID-19 Resources
The NDIS developed a COVID-19 fact sheet for download available at this NDIS webpage.
And the NDIS Disaster Response have information in many languages including Auslan and Easy English.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and support
Down Syndrome Australia
Down Syndrome Australia have Easy-Read guides and Factsheets.
The Growing Space
The Growing Space has an Easy English document that explains isolation, closures and distance rules as well as preparing.
Council for Intellectual Disability (CID)
CID have developed Easy English guides. Staying Safe from Coronavirus and Look after your mental health during Coronavirus. These guides explain how to avoid getting sick from Coronavirus COVID-19. It also says what to do if you get sick. There are resources here on Coronavirus Rules, wearing a mask, and staying at home.
Looking after your health during Coronavirus PDFLooking after your health during Coronavirus - Link If you think you have Coronavirus - Easy Read PDFIf you think you have Coronavirus PDF About MoneyManage Your Money LinkManage Your Money Download
Inclusion Australia
Not Easy Read, but another easy information source is a new animation. It was co-designed with people with intellectual disability.
COVIDSafe App: To download or not? explains that downloading the app is voluntary. It describes how the app works, what information you need to provide and how it can help protect you and others.
The Information Access Group
Official Government Easy Read Coronavirus resources listed by Department or Agency.
They have also made “Easy for Me" an easy-to-read magazine for people of all abilities. It helps give people ideas for keeping busy and staying connected while they are at home. It has recipes, puzzles and activities, and a helpful guide to online apps and programs.
Books Beyond Words
Books Beyond Words has a range of books that can be downloaded for free. The books are picture stories and illustrated guides to support people with learning disabilities and autism through the coronavirus pandemic.
A short wordless story, that will help people to understand what to do if you have Coronavirus and how to keep yourself and those who you care about safe. The story also shows how to safely help others who may be self-isolating.
- Having a Test for Coronavirus
- Having a Test for Coronavirus at a Drive Through Centre
Mental health, end of life and bereavement resources
- Let’s talk about…when someone is ill or dies from coronavirus
- Jack Plans Ahead for Coronavirus
- When Someone Dies from Coronavirus
Two Way Street
Janelle Sampson at Two Way Street has Aided Language Display (ALD) boards. These are tips on talking with kids about Coronavirus and washing your hands.
Photosymbols
A free series of Downloadable posters are available - developed by Photosymbols on
How to stay safeCoronavirus and Health issues What if you get ill Staying at home Please don't spread it You must stay at home Why we wear PPEAll these are in one place at Photosymbols Coronavirus Poster Set.
Queenslanders with Disability Network
What-Does-self-quarantine-mean.pdfCOVID-19-Essential-Items-Checklist-Graphic.pdfYour Emergency Plan for COVID-19My COVID-19 plan PDFMy COVID-19 Plan Word
Scope and Key Word Sign Australia
Scope and Key Word Sign Australia have resources to help you at this COVID-19 webpage. They include a key Word Sign poster on Tips on avoiding Coronavirus, Easy English Guide on How to Stay healthy and communication boards, task schedules, social stories and Easy English resources. Scroll through the page to access the resources.
Women with Disabilities Australia
Autism, Learning Disabilities
Books Beyond Words has a range of books that can be downloaded for free. The books are picture stories and illustrated guides to support people with learning disabilities and autism through the coronavirus pandemic.
A short wordless story, that will help people to understand what to do if you have Coronavirus and how to keep yourself and those who you care about safe. The story also shows how to safely help others who may be self-isolating.
- Having a Test for Coronavirus
- Having a Test for Coronavirus at a Drive Through Centre
Mental health, end of life and bereavement resources
- Let’s talk about…when someone is ill or dies from coronavirus
- Jack Plans Ahead for Coronavirus
- When Someone Dies from Coronavirus
Children
Tips on talking with kids about Coronavirus and washing your hands.
From NSW Health
Easy Read Resources and Children's Book.Mental Health
Video - Taking care of your mental health
Videos - Stay Home Series (Stay Home stay happy, Stay active while at home, Stay busy at home)
Victorian Government
Coronavirus - Looking after your mental health - Easy Read version - accessible (Word)
Information to help with your mental health during coronavirus (COVID-19) – Easy Read (Word)
The Scottish Commission for Learning Disability have a series of guided self-help booklets. For the support of people with mild to moderate learning/intellectual disabilities. The majority of the content is universal during the COVID-19 outbreak. The booklets can be used with the support of family members, friends, volunteers and carers and are also suitable for social work and health professionals. The booklets give people with learning/intellectual disabilities an opportunity to talk through their feelings with people providing support to them. There is a guide for each booklet, explaining how the content can be delivered.
Masks
CID
When we need to wear face masksNSW Information
Links NSW Health Easy Read Resources and Children's BookNSW Health - Directions under the Public Health ActNSW Health - COVID-19 car testing NSW Health - COVID-19 hospital testingNSW Health - What you must do under new coronavirus rules from 24 July 2020 * We noticed an error. The Disability Information Hotline operates Mon - Fri only. NSW Health COVID-19 Information for people with a Disability Downloads NSW Health
NSW Health - What you must do under new coronavirus rules from 24 July PDF * We noticed an error. The Disability Information Hotline operates Mon - Fri only.NSW Health - Closing the Border PDFHi - This is Coronavirus PDFGetting tested for COVID-19 PDFWhat Happens when you get your COVID-19 Test results PDFCOVID-19 Car Testing PDFCOVID-19 Hospital Testing PDFHow to Self-Isolate PDF Links NSW HealthNSW Health - Directions under the Public Health ActNSW Health - COVID-19 car testing NSW Health - COVID-19 hospital testingNSW Health - What you must do under new coronavirus rules from 24 July 2020 * We noticed an error. The Disability Information Hotline operates Mon - Fri only. NSW Health COVID-19 Information for people with a Disability
New South Wales (From Access Easy English)
- Wear a mask PDF
- Wear a mask Word Document
QLD Information
From Access Easy English
- Queensland. You may need a test PDF
- Queensland. Wear a mask. PDF
- Queensland. Wear a mask. Word
- Other Resources for Queensland can be viewed here.
VIC Information
Screen Reader Accessible
Screen Reader Accessible Victoria's Roadmap - Delivering the National Plan
When you need to wear a face mask
Do I have to wear a face mask? - Easy English - Handout PDF
Do I have to wear a face mask? - Easy English DOC
How you can get a free face mask
Who can get a free face mask in Victoria? - Easy EnglishWho can get a free face mask in Victoria? - Easy English DOC
Frequently asked questions about wearing face mask
Answers to your questions about masks for people with disability – Easy English PDF
Answers to your questions about masks for your support workers – Easy English PDF
Face coverings: Frequently asked questions for people with disability and their support workers DOC
The Victorian Government will also publish Easy English summaries of restrictions at Coronavirus Information for People with Disability Vic. There is a time lag between restriction announcements and the new published versions.
Also, Access to food and emergency relief packages.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - How to get food and other important things you need - Easy English PDFCoronavirus (COVID-19) - How to get food and other important things you need - Easy English DocxCoronavirus (COVID-19) - How to get food and other important things you need - Plain English Docx
From Victorian Department of Health and Human Services
Family Violence - How to get support during Coronavirus. Link to PDF for Download
Family Violence - How to get support during Coronavirus - Word Version
From Access Easy English
- Victoria Get a Test at Home PDF
- Victoria Get a test at Home Word Document
Victoria State of Disaster- Victoria State of Disaster Word Document
- Vic. Everyone must wear a mask PDF
- Vic. Everyone must wear a mask Word Document
- Wear a mask Word Document
- Wear a mask PDF Document
- Other Resources for Victoria can be viewed here.
People with disability have prioritised access to food and supplies, including the coronavirus emergency relief package which is free for people who have to isolate because they have coronavirus (COVID 19).
Other Links
Answers to your questions about face masks for people with disability Answers to your questions about face masks for support workersDownloads
Call to Test PDFCall to Test WordCoronavirus - Emergency Relief Packages PDFCoronavirus - Emergency Relief Packages WordDo I have to wear a face mask? - Easy English (Word)Coronavirus (COVID-19): Changes to disability supports and services (Word) (June 2020)What to expect when you get disability services – Easy Read (Word)Who can get free face masks in Victoria PDF Who can get free face masks in Victoria Word Face Coverings - FAQ for people with disability and their support workers Word Coronavirus - Information for families with children with disability PDFCoronavirus - Information for families with children with disability WordSingle Social bubbles - What people with disability should know WordSocial Bubbles - Information for Carers WordCoronavirus and resources for people with disability - Aboriginal people, LGBTIQA+ people, CALD communities, Regional Victorians, Women.
Answers to your questions about face masks for people with disability PDFAnswers to your questions about face masks for support workers PDFWhat to do if you are a close contact PDFWhat to do if you are a close contact Word
Northern Territory Information
No resources are currently available.Vaccine Information
From CID
Getting the COVID-19 Vaccination PDFGetting the COVID-19 Vaccination Link
From Australian Government Department of Health
COVID-19 Vaccination - Vaccine Overview PDFCOVID-19 Vaccination - Vaccine Overview Word DocCOVID-19 vaccination – What is it? Is it safe? PDFCOVID-19 vaccination – What is it? Is it safe? Word DocCOVID-19 vaccination – Who will get the vaccine? PDFCOVID-19 vaccination – Who will get the vaccine? Word DocCOVID-19 vaccination – Where can you get the vaccine? PDFCOVID-19 vaccination – Where can you get the vaccine? Word DocCOVID-19 vaccination – The Pfizer vaccine PDFCOVID-19 vaccination – The Pfizer vaccine Word DocCOVID-19 vaccination - The AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria) vaccine PDFCOVID-19 vaccination - The AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria) vaccine WordCOVID-19 vaccination – Getting ready for the vaccination PDFCOVID-19 vaccination – Getting ready for the vaccination Word DocCOVID-19 vaccination – What to expect when you have your vaccination PDFCOVID-19 vaccination – What to expect when you have your vaccination WordCOVID-19 vaccination – Giving your consent PDFCOVID-19 vaccination – Giving your consent Word DocCOVID-19 vaccination – After your vaccination PDFCOVID-19 vaccination – After your vaccination WordCOVID-19 vaccination – Other information PDFCOVID-19 vaccination – Other information Word
The above resources are part of a collection COVID-19 Vaccination - Easy Read.
Australian Government Department of Health
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