Support Resources in Response to COVID-19
Welcome to our temporary hub of links to people, tools, information and resources which may help during the COVID-19 crisis
Below are categorised listings of people/businesses who may be able to offer support in various areas
Assistance for your COVID-19 response
How to Get Clients Without Leaving your House: Andy Harrington webinar
COVID-19 business continuity plan: Five ways to reshape: article from EY
SME Strategy Sessions: Free sessions for Australian small business owners to find workable solutions in the current COVID-19 environment
Business Adaptation Program for Ipswich City Council Businesses
COVID-19 Hub from Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service : COVID-19 related initiatives and what they mean for apprentices and the industry
Assistance for transferring to online delivery
Tips on remote working for you and your agency: Keeping organisations open for business is critical
Teach from Home: Information on support tools from Google to help teachers
Digital Course Building: A detailed 'how-to' digital video replay of our 2019 webinar session covering how to design & curate courses for delivery to your own students.
Looking for an LMS fast?: Explore the award winning NEO LMS digital learning environment & how it can be used to design & curate courses for delivery to your own participants.
Are you a Registered Training Organisation?: The base NEO LMS plan is now free up to 400 students, with initial functionality.
Children at Home
From Qld Gov: learning@home - online tools and resources to support students.
Free Online Events and Activities for Kids at Home - *from the US so times are 17 hours ahead of AEST
EdPuzzle - find a video, add questions and assign it to your class. Watch as they progress and hold them accountable on their learning journey
Flipgrid from Microsoft - free,simple way to foster short video-based discussions on classroom topics
RIC Publications - editable student worksheets
Music in Isolation - Australian Music Therapist shares tools and activities to support adults to support children. The videos also provide explanations of the theory and benefits of using these tools.
Sesame Workshop teaches kids healthy habits to fight coronavirus
Merlin Education Toolbox (Sydney Aquarium): Educational videos, activity worksheets, curriculum-based projects, craft ideas and more
Digital Technologies
Education Courses
The Coronavirus Explained & What You Should Do: YouTube clip
Recorded webinar on the Corona Virus and Australian Businesses by Harmers Workplace Lawyers
#OpenWeStand: Website from GoDaddy with resources, inspiration and connection to other everyday entrepreneurs with creative solutions to keep their business open, even if their doors are closed due to COVID-19
Why COVID-19 is not the same as the flu and in fact, is much worse
Udemy: Free Courses: 150 Free Courses, 25 Different Categories : Examples - Personal Growth & Wellness, Productivity & Professional Skills; Essential Tech Skills etc
Employment
Fun and live music
Live on Mars: "We’ll all be at home a lot over the next few months. Let’s make some music and share it. Bring some hope and joy at this time. Message us if u want to do a live set. Thanks!" (Live every Thurs - Sun nights)
Industry Feedback
COVID-19 Industry Feedback: from Ai Group - provide input as to how the virus has affected your business and how Ai Group may support
Onboarding Support
JollyDeck - Offering essential businesses the free use of our platform and services to aid with the sudden rise of onboarding and elearning being faced right now. JollyDeck helps companies train and onboard staff through elearning.
Online Student Management Options (LMS / SMS / CRM Systems)
Ammonite - Australian business offering an Australian made cloud-based Learning Management System and Student Management System that was created in 2013. Teachers and Learners can access Ammonite using any device at any time.
Skills Supply
BenchOn: matching remote workers to tasks: If your business has a task that can be completed remotely, no matter what it is, please contact the BenchOn team on info@benchon.com so that they can match you to the companies that really need the work to keep their staff employed and keep the lights on.
PayRoller provides Outsourced Payroll and Back Office solutions to businesses. For business needing to access contingent labour at this time, they can help engage, payroll and manage the workers with a technology stack to readily and remotely support this process. Contact is info@payrollergroup.com.au.
iCheck automates referencing for employers, allowing HR and Talent departments to make faster, data-driven hiring decisions. For businesses that have had to drop everything that they're doing to respond to this current crisis, backend operations like referencing have been put aside which means that candidates are left in the dark. Our service can allow these teams to be more agile and flexible, and return data filled reports whilst their efforts are placed in ensuring the health and safety of their employees. Contact the iCheck team at: at hello@icheck.co
Social/emotional Support
Office of Industrial Relations: Work health and safety for telecommuters
Emotional Intelligence and Resilience program: Until 17 April 2020, one week resilience course to provide education and tools to help manage a variety of challenges. Created by the Goleman EI team (Daniel Goleman developed the 'The Emotional Intelligence Leadership Competency Model')
Lifestyle Academic & Business Continuity - Self Isolation WFH Online Learning: pre-recorded session
Online mindful meditation program: Josie Thomson invites you to her program designed to help you counter fear, stress and anxiety. Coming soon
For people on the NSW mid-North Coast: Midcoast Self-Isolation Lend-a-Hand Network is a facebook group for those who have to self-isolate and do not have sufficient networks to help them out if they need something. Offers of services and assistance can also be made in the group
Virtual Friday Connections Event hosted by Gina Brooks
Moon Lee Tae Kwon Do: Home-based exercises, games and self defence
Register your EOI to be involved in online classes - keep mind and body fit! Email to moonleeonline@gmail.com
Transport
13things Powered by 13cabs providing a Delivery Service
Topical, relevant professional development (PD)
Below are links to resources that may be of assistance
Blog Information
A Quick & Dirty Guide On How To Set Up eLearning For Your RTO
Resource List: Small Business Coronavirus Support blog article by Heart Harmony Communications
Four ways to help prevent loneliness while you’re social distancing: Article from the Washington Post 18.3.20
FREE Resource to help parents keep kids safe online as schools move to eLearning
Business Templates for Remote Working Arrangements
Corporate Consultancies
eBook
BlendED: Getting the most out of your eLearning Strategy - by Francis Kneebone
Forums
TVET peer support in response to COVID-19: See the link for further links to support resources. From the UK but with valuable learnings and insight from a global TVET community
How to keep your home clean and free from coronavirus
Links to Digital Transformation Information
Links to info on setting up online meeting software
Adobe Connect
Getting Started Video – 19 mins
Microsoft Teams
Scamwatch
Know of another business, service or resources listing that could be helpful to others? Email us at pd@vetpdgroup.com.au
Below are links to resources from authoritative sources
World Health Organization (WHO)
World Health Organization: Advice for the public
World Health Organization: How to protect yourself against COVID-19
World Health Organization: Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19 - Download PDF
World Health Organization: When and how to use masks
World Health Organization: A guide to preventing and addressing social stigma - Download PDF
World Health Organization: Q&A on COVID-19 in the workplace WHO's Dr Rosamund Lewis
World Health Organization: Coping with stress during the COVID-19 outbreak - Download Infographic
World Health Organization: Whole-of-society pandemic readiness - Download Report
Australian Government
Prime Minister's Media Statement: Update on Coronavirus Measures 30.3.20
Prime Miister's Media Release: $130 billion JobKeeper payment to keep Australians in a job 30.3.20
Prime Minister's Media Statement: National Cabinet Statement 29.3.20
Prime Minister's Media Release: Update on coronavirus measures 27.3.20
Prime Minister's Media Statement: Extraordinary G20 Leader's Summit 27.3.20
Prime Minister's Media Release: National Cabinet update 26.3.20
Prime Minister's Media Release: Elective Surgery 25.3.20
Prime Minister's Media Release: National COVID-19 Coordination Commission 25.3.20
Prime Minister's Media Statement: Update on coronavirus measures 24.3.20
Prime Minister's Media Release: Supporting Australian Workers and Businesses 22.3.20
Prime Minister's Media Statement: Update on coronavirus measures 22.3.20
FACT SHEET: Economic Response to the Coronavirus 22.3.20
Australian Government, The Treasury: Economic Response to the Coronavirus - Cash flow assistance
Australian Government, The Treasury: Delivering support for business investment
Australian Government, The Treasury: Stimulus payments to households to support growth
Australian Government, The Treasury: Assistance for severely affected regions
Australian Government, Department of Education, Skills and Training: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Tasmanian Government: Support for retrenched and redundant workers - Rapid Response
Australian Department of Health
Department of Health: COVID-19 Health Alert
Department of Health: Environmental cleaning and disinfection principles for COVID-19
Australian Department of Education Skills and Employment
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) information
ASQA
ASQA - ASQA releases guide to support providers to meet default obligations under the ESOS Act 1.04.20
ASQA - Registration hold now available for providers significantly affected by COVID-19 31.03.20
ASQA - ASQA approves extended transition period for further qualifications due to COVID-19 pandemic 27.03.20
ASQA - RTOs—ensure you are ready for AUSkey to be decommissioned on 27 March 2020 26.03.20
ASQA - Temporary changes notification form available 24.03.20
ASQA - Improvement to timeframe to submit initial accreditation applications 23.03.20
ASQA - A joint ASQA and TEQSA statement regarding regulatory flexibility 20.03.20
ASQA - We’re publishing FAQs to help providers 20.03.20
ASQA - Greater transparency and consistency of data displayed on the national register for VET accredited courses 19.03.20
ASQA - Two deadlines extended due to COVID-19 18.03.20
ASQA - Transition periods extended for 51 qualifications 18 March 2020
ASQA - Update on COVID-19 and student travel 10 March 2020
ASQA Update - March 2020 4 March 2020
Other
Queensland Government, Business Queensland: Novel coronavirus small business support
Victoria: New website to help closed schools continue teaching
Tasmania: Department of Health: Coronavirus
Tasmanian Government: Business Tasmania: Coronavirus information
ITECA: COVID-19: Provider information
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