Introduction by Croakey: Submissions for the initial stage of Australia’s COVID-19 Response Inquiry opened this week, with a deadline of 15 December 2023. Evidence and information submitted during this stage will help inform further stakeholder engagement in 2024. The news ...

Published Nov 2023

The issues associated with dementia can be worsened when environmental factors impact – especially something as extreme as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This sheet outlines basic strategies to assist people with dementia to cope with the challenges of coronavirus (COVID...

Last reviewed Aug 2022

We are all living with immense uncertainty and anxiety about the real and potential challenges and threats we are facing. In this time, psychologists play a vital role in supporting wellbeing, mental health and social connectedness – even though we are all physically distanced...

Published Jun 2020

The ever-changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many people experiencing heightened levels of anxiety, increased depression and concern that this state of constant change has become our new normal. This information sheet highlights some strategies to help ...

Last reviewed Aug 2022

Studies have shown that Australian university students report poorer mental health than the general Australian population. International students in particular experience mental health outcomes below those of their domestic cohort. They experienced financial stress, loneliness...

Published Nov 2020

Australians have become used to disruption and its impact on employment. Over the past decades, film has been replaced by digital cameras and photographs, we use email and instant messaging instead of letters, while online purchasing has increased dramatically at the expense o...

Published Jun 2020

During this coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, residential aged care homes are facing increasing difficulties to reduce risk to residents and balance the need for social contact. The following tips may help keep stress and anxiety at bay during this challenging period. View i...

Last reviewed Aug 2022

Access to telehealth services including psychological support is now a critical component of Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The added demands of social isolation, increased stress, and heightened uncertainty have greatly increased the need for mental health ser...

Last reviewed May 2022

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, in addition to hearing updates on the number of people impacted by the virus, the media also focusses on stories about those people who are not following the strategies recommended by our health experts. It is common to react to these storie...

Last reviewed Aug 2022

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many children around Australia have navigated significant disruptions to their everyday life. These challenges have been even more pronounced for vulnerable children, such as those from low socioeconomic backgrounds or minority groups, tho...

Last reviewed May 2022