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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.

Health Direct

Australian Government Department of Health

Western Australian Government

World Health Organization

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 Telethon Kids Institute'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.

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COVID-19 advice for Aboriginal Australians

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A message from our Aboriginal staff

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Kimberley Coronavirus Animation