Virus updates
COVID-19
For virus updates and health concerns please see the Department of Health website, including this website from Services Australia. The Coronavirus Health Information Line number is 1800 020 080.
As various updates are received, we wanted to give you a useful location to come to. This is not a health site but rather an information site reflecting economic and market updates, including government initiatives.
Government
- Economic response;
- Summary for households;
- Summary for business;
- Cash flow assistance for business;
- Income support for individuals;
- More financial support for people affected;
- Early access to superannuation;
- Providing support for retirees;
- Payments to support households;
Economic
- Overview of stimulus / support measures;
- Banks are ready to face coronavirus challenge: Australian Banking Association
Markets
- Macquarie: "Markets don't go from destruction to recovery..." [March 26]
- Macquarie: "Our markers for a sustainable equity bottom" [March 14]
- Christopher Joye (Coolabah Capital): Market & virus insights [March 23] - long but fascinating
Stay safe online
- Subscribe to the Government website for alerts
Financial counselling
If you have friends or family who are struggling given the economic impact, then we are available to try to help where possible at no cost.
Mental health
There are many useful areas to seek help, including:
- The Wellbeing Helpline (1800 959 500);
- Life in Mind;
- Human Connections: Dealing with the stress and anxiety of coronavirus;
- SMH - Jacqui Manning (23/03): Focus on what we can do;
