The WA Governments Coronavirus information is available here.
Infirmation on the Governments Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment is availble here.
ECU’s Covid Overview is available here.
Study Perth is also a good resource for International Students studying in WA. https://www.studyperth.com.au/
Other Contacts are:
ECU Student Hub: https://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/contact-us/student-hub
Guild Student Assist: You can still make an appointment online and we’ll contact you by phone or email. Book online: https://ecu-student-guild.cliniko.com/bookings#location
ECU Out of Hours Crisis Line: 1300 583 032 or text 0488 884 232
ECU Counselling Services: ECU provides a free, confidential counselling service to all currently enrolled ECU students to address any personal issues that impact on your studies. https://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/counselling-and-equity-services/counselling
National Coronavirus Helpline: Free Call: 1800 020 080 Call this line if you are seeking information on coronavirus (COVID-19). The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Need to reach out?
If you or someone you know is at immediate risk of harm call: 000
ECU Out of Hours Crisis Line: 1300 583 032 or text 0488 884 232
ECU Counselling Services: ECU provides a free, confidential counselling service to all currently enrolled ECU students to address any personal issues that impact on your studies.
National Coronavirus Helpline: Free Call: 1800 020 080 Call this line if you are seeking information on coronavirus (COVID-19). The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Tenancy WA: What are your rights as a renter? Ask Tenancy WA and check their resources and fact sheets.
Beyond Blue: Help available for anyone feeling anxious or depressed.
Kids Helpine: Free private and confidential counselling for young people aged 5-25.
MensLine Australia: Telephone and online counselling service for men with emotional health and relationship concerns.
Lifeline: Anyone having a personal crisis.
Ask Izzy: a mobile website that connects people in need with housing, a meal, money help, health and wellbeing services, family violence support, counselling and much more. https://askizzy.org.au
ScamWatch: Stay safe online. Visit the Scamwatch news webpage for general warnings and media releases on COVID-19 scams.
Consumer Rights: Are you being treated fairly by a business or service? Find the latest information on consumer rights, travel and event cancellations in relation to COVID-19. https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/consumer-rights-guarantees/covid-19-coronavirus-information-for-consumers
The WA Government has COVID-19 advice in a number of languages
https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-the-premier-and-cabinet/covid-19-coronavirus-advice-other-languages
Indian Student support
The Federation of Indian Associations of WA Inc is inviting all Indian international students to join the below community group to ensure you’re supported during this time. Join the Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdoptIndianStudentInAustraliaCovid19
African Student support
In response to the difficulties that our African international students are currently facing due to COVID-19, Organisation of African Communities in WA Inc are currently stationing food banks in various locations around Perth. If you or someone you know will benefit from this please ask them to contact us. Please contact the ASIWA Student Coordinator on: asiwa@dept.oacwa.com.au or Call: 0413121842
Malaysian Student support
In light of the rapid outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), allow us to remind all Malaysian Students in Australia and New Zealand to register with the EMA’s online registration system.
Link: www.ema.org.au/students
Kindly spread the news to all our fellow Malaysian Students down under. Stay safe for the upcoming weeks! Education Malaysia Australia (EMA)
Bengali Association of Western Australia
Support for international students – Food, groceries, rent, etc – https://forms.gle/uygTjw5Z6TQWCboY6