General supports
Keep up-to-date with current COVID-19 health advice service changes available support and campaigns to kick-start our recovery by visiting our visiting our Coronavirus Support page.
Physical health and community safety
Phone triple zero (000) in an emergency for the Fire Brigade Police or Ambulance.
For other local emergency information see our local emergency information or for additional contact details view other emergency contacts.
The following pages provide tips resources and advice to help you take care of your health:
To learn more about community safety or to report a safety issue or hazard visit our Community Safety page.
Mental health and wellbeing
Phone triple zero (000) in an emergency for the Fire Brigade Police or Ambulance.
If you are concerned about your mental health or are supporting someone experiencing difficulties with their mental health visit Accessing mental health services from home for detailed information and a range of service information.
You can also contact:
- Your GP/Doctor – they are the entry point for non-emergency mental health support for people of all ages
- BeyondBlue or by phone 1300 224 636
- Lifeline or by phone 131 114
- headspace Geelong for people under 25
The following pages provide tips resources and links that can help you maintain or improve your mental health and wellbeing in general or when spending more time at home.
- Health and wellbeing support – COVID-19
- Mental health and wellbeing information
- Healthy at Home - Mental health and wellbeing
Food and income security
Our Hardship support – COVID-19 page lists resources information and support weve collated for individuals and families who are doing it tough due to the impacts of COVID-19 and the associated restrictions.
Affordable Housing and Homelessness services
If you are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness contact the 24-hour state wide crisis accommodation service on 1800 825 955.
Other agencies may also be able to provide advice and assistance include:
- Salvation Army Homelessness Barwon – offer a range of services including family violence and women-specific services.
- Barwon Child Youth and Family – offer homelessness support for young people.
- Towards Home+ Geelong – focused on supporting rough sleepers and those experiencing chronic homelessness.
Family violence
If you are in immediate danger call 000.
If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence you can find information and supports on our Family violence information hub.
Employment
The City’s Jobs Victoria Advocates will help job seekers in our community connect with employment and training services by providing practical personalised support.
Digital Inclusion
There are many locations throughout our municipality where you can access free WiFi or computer use. Visit our Digital access in the community page to find out more.
Gender COVID-19 Impact Analysis Report
Read our Gender COVID-19 Impact Analysis Report commissioned to provide a gender equity perspective on the impact of COVID 19.
The report informs the development of response and recovery strategies by acknowledging the particular impacts the pandemic has had on women (including cis and trans women and gender non-binary people) in the Greater Geelong area.