COVID-19 response update for Mental Health Care Practitioners - 6 May

All information contained in this webinar was accurate at 6 May 2020. If you are viewing this webinar after this date, please check health.gov.au and your local state or territory websites for up to date information on COVID-19.

This webinar, hosted by Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd AM, was for Mental Health practitioners.

Michael provided an update on the COVID-19 response, and answer questions from participants.

Captions will be available shortly.

You can view previous webinars and download transcripts here.

Resources and further information

Subscribe to receive COVID-19 mental health updates.

A range of detailed information is available for health professionals on the Department of Health's website.

View or download the Telehealth privacy checklist

Visit MBS online for the listing of the Medicare services subsidised by the Australian government, including Telehealth Bulk-Billed Items for COVID-19.

Register now for COVID-19 infection control training for health care workers.

CDNA guidance for symptom monitoring in health and aged care workers during the COVID-19 outbreak

Older Australians COVID-19 support line: 1800 171 866 (free call).

eSafety online courses for older Australians

Looking after your mental health and wellbeing

The Government’s digital mental health gateway, headtohealth.gov.au is a good place to start.

The Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service has a range of digital resources available, and counsellors are available to talk 24/7: 1800 512 348

See the National Mental Health Commission’s #InThisTogether mental wellbeing tips.