This page was updated on 25 March 2020
Please know that during this time, we will continue to support our clients and participants across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.
Our programs and services are still operating and ACSO is still here to support you! However, some things have changed.
ACSO COVID-19
Update
We will continue to provide our services in the best and safest way possible.
IF you're feeling unwell
Call The National Coronavirus Health Information Line on
1800 020 080
This page was updated on 27 March 2020
Our services and programs
We will continue to support our clients and participants across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland via telephone and other digital technology.
Our programs and services are still operating, however, some things have changed.
What has changed?
ACSO offices
Our offices will be closed to the community as of 5 pm Friday, 27 March.
Our appointments are now over the phone
Unless you have an urgent appointment or need, we will now be providing our services over the phone or via video link. If this change impacts an ACSO service you're currently receiving, we will be in contact.
If you have an urgent appointment or need, we can still meet you face to face, so long as you are feeling healthy and well. If at any point, we can no longer meet you face to face or transport you, we will let you know as soon as possible and continue supporting you over the phone.
Essential face to face appointments
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Before your face to face appointment
To maintain your health, if your ACSO worker is meeting with you face to face they will call you before your meeting to check that you are feeling healthy and able to go ahead with the appointment.
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During your face to face appointment
We will continue to provide services consistent with best practice guidelines to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. This means that during your appointment we will use physical distancing and personal protective equipment, such as face masks, where appropriate.
Looking after your health
Reduce your risk
To maintain your health and reduce the spread make sure to:
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Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
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Maintain physical distancing (1.5 metres)
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Cough or sneeze into your elbow
Know the symptoms
Symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild illness to pneumonia. Some people will recover easily, and others may get very sick very quickly.
People with coronavirus may experience:
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fever
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flu-like symptoms such as coughing, sore throat and fatigue
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shortness of breath
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for more information on what you need to know, check out health.gov.au
Reach out if you feel overwhelmed
If you ever feel unable to cope because of overwhelming or intense emotions then ask for help immediately.
National 24/7 crisis services
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Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au
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Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 or suicidecallbackservice.org.au
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beyondblue: 1300 224 636 or beyondblue.org.au
Keep informed
Access credible information on symptoms and what to do if you're feeling unwell: