COVID can impact your business, your physical and mental health, your child’s schooling and your travel plans. We’ve assembled resources to help.
Where can I get tested?
The NSW Health Website contains the latest information on testing clinics and opening hours.
You can also purchase rapid antigen tests from most pharmacies depending on availability.
Am I eligible to be vaccinated?
Check you are eligible to be vaccinated.
The Vaccine Eligibility Checker will guide you through a series of questions and if you are eligible, provide options on where to go to get vaccinated.
More information on the COVID-19 vaccination program phases can be found here.
Which vaccine is recommended for me?
ATAGI recommendations are as follows
| Age | Preferred Vaccine |
|---|---|
| 5-11 |
Pfizer Children will receive 2 dose of the vaccine, 8 weeks apart. The children’s dose one third of the dose for people aged 12 years and over. Bookings opened on 15 December 2021 using the Vaccine Clinic Finder, with appointments available from 10 January 2022. |
| 12-59 | Pfizer or Moderna |
| 18-59 | AstraZeneca vaccine can be provided, following an appropriate risk/benefit assessment and consent process. Please speak to a GP. |
| 59+ | AstraZeneca |
For more information on COVID-19, call the National Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 020 080.
You can get a different vaccine for your booster shot than what you had in the first instance. The best booster you can get is the one you can get as soon as possible.
At present boosters are only recommended for those aged 18 and over.
Where can I get vaccinated and boosters?
To locate an accredited GP offering vaccinations and booster shots visit the Australian Government's Vaccine Eligibility Checker or www.hotdoc.com.au and search via suburb.
Pharmacies are also offering vaccines and boosters, check for local pharmacies at Find a Pharmacy.
For Mona Vale Hospital and Hornsby Hospitals, book via the Vaccine Eligibility Checker or call: 1800 571 155
To visit a GP-led respiratory clinics, contact:
Ryde Respiratory Clinic & COVID Vaccination Centre
Appointments for those eligible can be made online
www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/north-ryde-NSW-2113/ryde-respiratory-clinic/doctors
Phone: 9216 7670
Residential aged care and disability workers and residents over 60 can book an appointment at the Macquarie Park Sonic Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination clinic website www.sonicvaccinations.com.au or call 1300 379 878.
COVID updates from NSW Health
NSW Health regularly updates its website on the Sydney COVID-19 outbreak: Click here for the latest advice and news
COVID updates from North Sydney, Mosman and Northern Beaches Councils
- Northern Beaches Council dedicated COVID-19 page
- Mosman Council COVID 19 information
- North Sydney Council COVID 19 information
Mental health support
If you are feeling impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in anyway, the Government Head to Health website provides information, tips and resources to support you and your loved ones’ mental health.
Work, School And Travel
Business support
The Government is supporting small business, employers, industry and indigenous businesses with tax relief, rebates, payments and grants.
See if you qualify
Personal financial support
You may be able to get financial help with bills and home office expenses during COVID-19.
Read more
Travel and border arrangements
Leaving Australia? Family coming to Australia?
See your current visa and travel options
Reentry and quarantine measures
Need travel help?
Our office has assisted over 100 people with documentation and applications. If you need assistance with immigration issues over the Christmas break, call Global Service Centre 131 881 (inside Australia) +612 6196 0196 (outside Australia).
Working from home
Tips to stay healthy
Financial help with home office expenses.
Home schooling advice
NSW Dept of Education Advice
Learning packages,videos and resources for parents/carers
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