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Last reviewed May 2023

As government restrictions related to COVID-19 ease across Australia, we are witnessing an influx of employees returning to their workplaces. Many workers will welcome the ability to reconnect with colleagues, customers, and supervisors in person, however for others this trans...

Last reviewed May 2022

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, many of us are continuing to experience fatigue, ongoing uncertainty, increased infection rates and adjustment to a ‘new normal’. This can present a new set of challenges on our mental health, but the good news is there are some ...

Last reviewed May 2022

The real impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on society will only be fully understood in the years to come. This global pandemic is beyond most of our lived experiences. As a country we have never encountered widely implemented social restrictions. While all human beings are vuln...

Published Jun 2020

This information sheet can help frontline workers, such as police, healthcare and social support workers, to identify the specific challenges and stressors they are experiencing, what impact they may be having, and some useful reminders and strategies to minimise and cope with...

Last reviewed Aug 2022

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in rapid changes to the operation of many workplaces. Understanding, measuring, boosting and maintaining engagement continue to be a primary concern for organisations right now. View information sheet

Last reviewed Aug 2022

When the COVID-19 pandemic reached Australia, many psychologists wondered what they could contribute to the psychological response. As a psychologist working in a public health service there were several options, including working directly with people who are COVID-19 positive...

Published Sep 2020

Brits were quick to take up protective behaviours in the early stages of the pandemic. In a nationally representative sample, 1000 British adults were surveyed in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic regarding the adoption of recommended protective behaviours prior to ...

Last reviewed Nov 2020

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

From 13 March 2020 to 30 September 2020 (inclusive), new video and telephone items are available for all DVA clients. No specific equipment is required to provide videoconference services but both an audio and video connection is required. Services can be provided through w...

Last reviewed Apr 2020