The COVID Care Plan includes important information about you, your health and people in your household. You can share it with:
your health worker or doctor
other health workers such as disability carers
hospital staff
a friend or family member.
COVID-19 information for multicultural communities
Queensland Health is working closely with key groups across the state so that people from multicultural backgrounds have access to current and translated COVID-19 information. This includes:
National Coronavirus Helpline – call 1800 020 080 and press 8 if you need an interpreter
Interpreter Service (Help with English) - call 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or 134 COVID (13 42 68) and ask for an interpreter.
Multicultural Connect Line free hotline number - 1300 079 020
You can also call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 13 14 50 who can connect you to a health service.
Getting COVID-Ready
Prepare yourself for when COVID-19 arrives
Socially distance where possible (1.5 metres from others)
Keep up good hygiene by washing your hands regularly with soap and water or using hand sanitiser.
Complete a COVID Care Plan (PDF,
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for you, your children or people you live with. The plan will include important information about you, your health and people in your household.
Everyone will still be able to access retail services, public transport, and places of worship.
If you have the latest version of the Check In Qld app, you can add your COVID-19 digital certificate so it’s ready to display when you check in at a venue. You can print out a copy and carry it with you and use this as proof.
Most people can get a booster dose after their second dose. If you’re immunocompromised, check with your health worker or doctor if you can get your booster earlier. Find out more about boosters.
You may need to get COVID Care in Hospital if you live with others. Make sure you complete a COVID Care Plan for adults (PDF,
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and make other arrangements should you need to go to hospital.
The people you live with, and other close contacts, may also need to isolate if you have COVID-19. A public health worker will contact them to give them instructions.
10 things you can do to Get COVID-Ready
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We know COVID is coming to Queensland so now’s the time to get COVID ready.
No matter where you are or your vaccination status, if you test positive for COVID-19, you will be cared for.
There are a few things you can do to protect yourself and others.
One: get vaccinated.
If you are fully vaccinated, you are less likely to get seriously ill from COVID.
Two: Get a booster shot. Check with your health worker when you can get yours.
Three: Don’t put off your regular medical appointments. Ask your health worker how they’ll look after you if there’s an outbreak.
Four: Use your Check In Queensland app wherever you go.
Five: Link your proof of vaccination to the Check In Queensland app, or print it out. You’ll need to show it to visit a number of venues.
Six: Get tested if you have any COVID symptoms.
Stay at home until you receive your test results.
Seven: Carry a mask with you at all times. Use it when you can’t socially distance.
Eight: Sign up for health alerts at the Queensland Health website.
Nine: Complete a COVID Care Plan in case you need to go to hospital.
Ten: Prepare a COVID-Ready kit in case you need to isolate at home.
And remember to wash your hands your hands often, socially distance, and stay home if you are sick.
For more information, visit the Queensland Health website.
If you get COVID-19 and need to isolate, it may be too late to get the essentials in order. Be prepared and do what you can now.
Your kit should include:
a thermometer
pain relief
your regular medications
a plan for who can look after your children, pets, or people in your care only if you have to go to hospital
face masks, hand sanitiser and gloves
a plan for how you’ll get food and essentials for two weeks such as frozen meals, long life milk, and supplies and food for your pets. If possible, arrange a friend or family member who doesn’t live with you to shop for you and leave it at your door
phone numbers for people you can call if you need help
stay-at-home activities to keep you entertained
a COVID Care Plan in case you get COVID-19. You can give it to your health worker or doctor if you need to go to hospital.
