Steps for Contact Tracing
When someone gets COVID-19, NSW Health asks them where they have been in the last few days. They will also ask for information about the people who may have been in the same place as you. This is called contact tracing. The people from NSW Health who make the phone calls are called contact tracers.
COVID-19 vaccines
News and information for Australians about the development, approval process and plans for COVID-19 vaccines.
Translated information about COVID-19
Translated COVID-19 resources and information are available in community languages at health.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety (PNDA)
Information that might be useful to help you identify if you, or someone you know, needs help with mental health and to find treatment options.
Cue cards
‘Cue Cards’ is a resource developed by Eastern Health, Diversity and Inclusion, to assist health professionals and clients / carers who have English language difficulties or problems communicating with each other.
What is cancer screening?
Cancer screening involves simple tests that look for early signs of cancer, or the conditions that cause cancer. Screening tests can find cancer before you can see or feel any changes to your body. When you find cancer early, it is easier to treat successfully. This fact sheet summerises the three different screening processes for breast- bowel and cervical cancer.
Fire Safety Information
This fire season has highlighted the importance of knowing how to prepare for and cope with the effects and risk of bush-fires. overview of essential knowledge for preparing yourself and your family for a range of fire situations. Everyone residing or traveling in Australia, whether in rural towns or urban centres, will benefit from being bush-fire safe.
Confirmed cases of COVID‑19
If a doctor suspects you may have novel coronavirus infection or if you have been diagnosed with the infection, follow the advice below until your doctor or the public health unit advises that you no longer need to be in isolation.
COVID-19 testing
Factsheet containing information about COVID-19 testing - who should get tested and what to expect.
Wearing a mask can help stop the spread of COVID-19
Fact sheet about how to wearing a mask