COVID Corner - Community Information Centre

24/7 Coronavirus Hotline - 1800 675 398

If you suspect you may have coronavirus (COVID-19) call the dedicated hotline – open 24 hours, 7 days.

Advice in your language: call the TIS National on 131 450 and ask for the coronavirus hotline to get 1:1 advice over the phone.

Please keep Triple Zero (000) for emergencies only.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions

Visit the DHHS website for up to date information about the current restriction levels.

Visit the DHHS website for more information

COVIDSafe Settings

Case locations and outbreaks

The latest advice from DHHS regarding exposure sites. 

Visit the DHHS website for more information

Workplace guidance for managing suspected and confirmed case

Information and advice for businesses who have a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the workplace.

Visit Victorian Government Coronavirus website under the heading 'Confirmed case in workplace information pack'

Where to get tested

If you are feeling unwell or have visited an exposure location, please get tested. There are many local testing sites available. 

Visit the DHHS website for more information

What to do if you have to isolate or have COVID-19

Call-to-Test Testing Service Fact Sheet - find out if you are eligible to get tested at home

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Translated resources

For the latest advice on how to stay safe and well, please see the extensive list of translated resources on the DHHS website.

Visit the DHHS website for more information

Visit NEMBC Multilingual News Service for more information

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Test Isolation Payment

Victorians can apply for a $450 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Test Isolation Payment that provides financial support while they self-isolate to wait for the results of a coronavirus (COVID-19) test. 

 Visit the DHHS website for more information

COVID-19 Vaccine

Find out about local pop-up vaccinations centres.

Visit the Monash Health website for more information

For the latest information on how you will get the COVID-19 vaccine follow the links below.

• Getting vaccinated 
• Vaccination centres 
• Book your vaccine appointment 
• Potential side effects of COVID-19 vaccination 
• About the AstraZeneca vaccine
• About the Pfizer vaccine
   

Visit the Vaccine Eligibility Checker for the different phases.

Vaccine Eligibility Checker

Mental health resources

The Greater Dandenong Community Wellbeing Plan reinforces the holistic nature of health and wellbeing by identifying actions that relate to the promotion of broad mental health. While the City of Greater Dandenong is not a direct service provider in the area of mental health, there are a number of local providers.

Visit the Mental Health page of our website

Businesses Information, Assistance and Resources 

The Greater Dandenong Community Wellbeing Plan reinforces the holistic nature of health and wellbeing by identifying actions that relate to the promotion of broad mental health. While the City of Greater Dandenong is not a direct service provider in the area of mental health, there are a number of local providers.

COVIDSafe Plans

It is mandatory for every Victorian business to have a COVIDSafe Plan. For a full guide, visit the COVIDSafe Plan page.

Sector guidance

Guidance and frequently asked questions for different sectors. Visit the Coronavirus website.

Outdoor Dining

We want to make it as easy as possible for businesses to welcome the community safely back to the cafes and restaurants we know and love. Find out more on the Outdoor Dining page.

Business Grants and Assistance

Please monitor the Business Grants and Assistance page and sign up to our business newsletter, Talking Business for future opportunities. 

Great Bites Open for Business

We've compiled a list of businesses which are still offering Great Bites via takeaway. If you are a local business that's still operating in some way, please visit the Great Bites Open for Business page to find out how to promote your food business.