COVID resources

March 28, 2020 In Eleanor Clinic

Vaccinations

Info on the AstraZeneca vaccine from the Federal Government

Eligibility criteria for those 16-39 years old

Info from the Victorian Government and more info on getting vaccinated

Vaccine info from the Health Department and The Federal Government

Where are we on the vaccine rollout?

The Guardian Vaccination Tracker

Children

On every parent’s mind: How dangerous is the Delta-variant for children?
For most children even the Delta-variant – currently circulating in Victoria and NSW – is not particularly dangerous,
Hear more about it from the director of General Paediatrics at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Sarah McNab on the ABC website.
Having a COVID-19 swab done

Supporting your child to cope with the pandemic, RCH Melbourne
A rich collection of resources for children and families, collected by Sydney paediatrican Chris Elliot
Things to do for children in the West during COVID-19 by the Marybyrnong Council

COVID testing

Victorian Government info on testing

Locating a COVID testing site near you

Short list of COVID testing sites in the West

Check Vic Government site for up to date info

CoHealth West Footscray

575A Barkly St, West Footscray

12:15pm-1:15pm

Altona – Dorevitch

Walk-in, GP referral required

Mo-Fr 8:30am-4pm

Sat-Sun 8:30am-1pm

99 Pier Street. Altona

Altona North Respiratory Clinic (children and adults)

Monday-Friday

Testing by appointment only. Phone: 9393 3900 or Book online

Ascot Vale (Melbourne Showgrounds)

Drive through, remain in vehicle

Adults and children 5 years and older

Gate 3, Langs Rd, Ascot Vale

Mo-Sun 6am-10pm (last entry 15 minutes before closing)

Registration form

4Cyte Pathology, Spotswood

Drive Through, remain in vehicle

615 Melbourne Rd, Spotswood (Rear car park)

IPC Health, West Sunshine

Drive Through, remain in vehicle

25 Kermeen St, Sunshine West

Mo-Fr 8am-5pm

Support from Maribyrnong Council (food, financial and health resources)

Maribyrnong council has set up relief and recovery response teams that are available to support the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. These teams can provide information and advice about services that are available to those affected by COVID-19, including financial resources, food resources, and health resources. They can also coordinate service responses for individuals and families including emergency food hampers, and can assist with general and specialised service referrals. If you, your family or someone you know has been impacted by COVID-19 and is in need of support, please call our dedicated number on 9688 0434 from 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.

General advice

COVIDsafe fact sheet by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
What you can do about Coronavirus right now – includes video on hand washing
Useful COVID hotline numbers as a printout poster for your fridge
A guide on working from home temporarily
There’s lots of uncertainty circulating. Here’s some myth busting and trustworthy information on many of your questions.
Catch up on how far vaccine development is with the New York Times Coronavirus Vaccine Tracker

Doctors

Closest Respiratory Clinic: Altona North Respiratory Clinic, 6/230 Blackshaws Rd, Altona North

Pregnancy, Sexual and Reproductive Health

Maternity Care at Eleanor Clinic during Covid-19
A wide collection of fact sheets Royal Women’s Hospital
Dr Wendy Burton’s recommendations for pregnancy care
Letter to expecting families from the Australian and NZ College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
PANDA supports families experiencing anxiety and depression related to pregnancy or having a child
- PANDA also offers support via phone helpline on 1300 726 306 Mo-Fr 9am-7.30pm or vial email support@panda.org.au
The Centre for Perinatal Excellence offers information specifically related to coping with emotional difficulties experienced during pregnancy