Updated: 15th June 2020
Yfoundations is committed to supporting our young people and members during this time of crisis.
The below information outlines information and links to key resources relating to COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Please note, DCJ have set up a dedicated email address – COVID19.Support@facs.nsw.gov.au
National Coronavirus Helpline: 1800 020 080
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
- Guidelines: Residential Care Settings for Young People in OOHC and COVID-19
- Yfoundations Tips for Youth Homelessness Services during Covid-19 Crisis
- DCJ and NCOSS Regular Video Updates
- Homelessness Industry Partnership Webinar: COVID-19 and Homelessness Services
- NSW Government Guidelines: Homelessness Accommodation and COVID-19
- DCJ Coronavirus information for PSP NGO’s
- Homelessness NSW – Homelessness and Covid-19
- NSW COVID-19 Public Health Laws and Police Powers
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for NSW Health funded NGOs
- COVID-19 Government Support for Charities and Not-For-Profits
- Young People and Housing
- Young People and JobKeeper
- Yfoundations Creating a Business Continuity Plan – A Toolkit
- NSW Government Guidelines: Homelessness Accommodation and COVID-19
- SBS Multilingual Coronavirus Portal
- Council for Intellectual Disability Staying safe from Coronavirus
- Staffing arrangements in a health crisis
- Ombudsman NSW
- FairWork Ombudsman – Coronavirus and Workplace Laws
- ATO JobKeeper Payment
- Covid-19 Webinar: Employment issues for NFP
- Legal Aid Legal resources for COVID-19
- Access to Employee Assistance Program for NGO staff during the COVID-19 Emergency
- SafeWork NSW Coronavirus advice and guidance for NSW workplaces
- NSW Health Covid-19 – Find your nearest clinic
- Covid-19 infection control free eLearning
- Department of Health Coronavirus (Covid-19) health alert
- Infectious Disease Toolkit for Continuums of Care
- Stop The Spread Public Health Flier 30+ languages
- COVID-19 Aboriginal Health Resources
- Black Dog Institute Coronavirus Anxiety Resources
- This Way Up
- Raw Mind Coach eLearning
- Headspace Mindfulness App
- The Happiness Trap App FREE ACCESS CODE: TOGETHER
- Relationships Australia Time 2 Talk Free Covid-19 Telephone Support
- Coronavirus is affecting everyone – Youth Resource
- ACYP Digital Lunch Break
- Reachout.com 10 ways to take care of yourself during coronavirus
- Child Mind Institute – Supporting Teenagers During Coronavirus Crisis
- Design Challenge for young people 10-21 years led by Young Change Agents
- Street Uni Live including online workshops
- Online activities run from 2pm-5pm (AEST) by Southern Migrant Refugee Source Centre
- Headspace online space chats
- Body Coach TV
- Story Factory – creative writing online workshops for young people
Service NSW Emergency Relief Packages – If you’ve been directed to self-isolate, and have no family or friends able to help you with shopping, emergency relief packages are now available.
Bid Food is Australia’s leading distributor to the food services industry – Aged Care, Health, restaurants, schools. Yfoundations have currently set up a partnership with Mybidfood for bulk ongoing access to food and supplies for our sector. Distribution centres: Coffs Harbour Armidale Tamworth Newcastle Wollongong Central Coast Sydney
Step 1: Fill out Commercial Account Application Form
Step 2: Email completed form to: angela.ferro@bidfood.com.au
Step 3: Start ordering online in 1-2 days
Please email SHSProgram@facs.nsw.gov.au if you wish to participate in Costco Thursday shopping visits. Under this arrangement. DCJ will respond to your organisations with a letter to present to the Costco membership counter staff. You will be provided with a VIP membership card (single use) upon providing confirmation that you are an employee of the NGO (e.g. a business card with your name and organisation). You will need to present your letter at each Thursday visit, to the membership counter.
