
Covid Resources
With the global outbreak of the coronavirus, many businesses are assessing the implications on their business strategies, M&A and capital raisings. As individuals, we are having to learn how to 'work from home' and look after our health. we have pulled together a range of resources and opinions that we think might help you navigate your course. Keep safe and stay healthy
Health and wellness
MyDr.com.au and HealthDirect have created helpful resource centres with videos and articles covering everything from basis about the virus, its symptoms, prevention and diagnosis, as well as frequently asked questions.
https://www.mydr.com.au/coronavirus
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/coronavirus
Practical Business Advice
Sequoia provides guidance on how to ensure the health of their businesses while dealing with potential business consequences of the spreading effects of the coronavirus
https://medium.com/sequoia-capital/coronavirus-the-black-swan-of-2020-7c72bdeb9753
PwC outlines seven key actions business can take to mitigate the effects of COVID-19
Human Resources
Employment Hero have pulled a handy response pack covering off on:
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COVID-19 Policy
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COVID-19 Continuity Plan: Detailed Personal Checklist (Example)
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Work From Home/Flexible Working Agreement Policy
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Work From Home Guide for Employees
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Safety tips for setting up your home Work Station
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Workplace Hygiene Poster
Australia Coronavirus (COVID-19) Data
This website provides useful daily statistics collated from media reports and verified with updates from Australian state and federal health departments.
The website’s interactive charts include:
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Total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia
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Diagnoses breakdown by states and territories over time
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How Australia compares with other countries number of confirmed cases
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Current cases and deaths by state or territory interactive map
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Number of new confirmed cases each day in Australia
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State and territory breakdown of number of new cases each day
John Hopkins – Global COVID-19 statistics
John Hopkins University provides global statistics on confirmed COVID-19 cases, total death and recovery figures, a global interactive map breaking down cumulative confirmed cases and active cases, as well as charts depicting increases in confirmed cases and daily increase figures.
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6
Government Health Resources
The following list includes websites of the Australian federal and state departments of health which are updated daily with COVID-19 information, statistics and policy changes outlining each state and territory’s response.
Federal Government:
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert
Victoria:
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-daily-update
New South Wales:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/covid-19-latest.aspx
Queensland:
Western Australia:
South Australia:
Tasmania:
https://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/news/2020
Australian Capital Territory:
https://www.health.act.gov.au/about-our-health-system/novel-coronavirus-covid-19
Northern Territory:
Coronavirus Podcast with Dr Norman Swan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHmKY8wZfOg
Juice Media Podcast Episode 10 features Dr Norman Swan, presenter of ABC’s Health Report and co-host of Coronacast. The discussion includes information on the latest COVID-19 situation in Australia, the Australian government’s response, as well as well-informed opinions on school closures, potential treatments, and what Australia should do right now to avoid a similar situation to Italy and other countries around the world.
ABC Coronacast Podcast
https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/coronacast/
Coronacast is a free podcast that helps to answer your questions about COVID-19. The podcast breaks down the latest news and research to help you understand how the world is living through an epidemic.
Episode topics include subjects like:
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Testing works. Why aren’t we doing more?
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Should you just pull your kid out of school?
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Is this our life now for the next 18 months?
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Where did coronavirus really start? (spoiler: not a CIA lab)
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Think coronavirus only kills the old? Think again.
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Is it time to ban mass gatherings?
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What’s the best way to wash your hands?
Coronavirus News from the Experts
https://theconversation.com/us/covid-19
The Conversation is a network of not-for-profit media outlets that publish news stories written by academics and researchers. Their COVID-19 coverage offers informed commentary and debt on this critical issue affecting our world.
Government Support for Businesses Affected by COVID-19
Federal Government:
https://www.business.gov.au/Risk-management/Emergency-managementVictoria:
https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/frequently-asked-questions-response-covid-19
https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/businesses
New South Wales:
https://www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au/get-help/covid-19-coronavirus-information-small-business-owners
Queensland:
https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/support/novel-coronavirus
Western Australia:
South Australia:
https://business.sa.gov.au/COVID-19-business-information-and-support
Tasmania:
https://www.business.tas.gov.au/coronavirus_information
Australian Capital Territory:
Northern Territory:
https://business.nt.gov.au/support-for-business