COVID-19

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people living in remote communities are at greater risk from COVID-19. This is because:

• there are higher rates of other health issues in these communities

• it can be harder to access health care

• people in the community are very mobile and travel often

• people often rely more on outreach services in remote places

People who live in remote communities are a priority of the Australian Government and the COVID-19 National Emergency Response Plan. We all need to work together to keep people safe and stop the spread of the virus.

Below are some videos to that help to explain COVID-19 and how to keep safe.

Useful link:

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet

National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation

Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and remote communities