We know you are far away from home and going through a really difficult situation, so rather than offering you something to entertain you, we want to give you a support guide for international students in the face of covid-19. With all the relevant information you should have on hand as a reference guide or in case of any emergency.
Food
If you need help to provide yourself with food during these days click here here and you will find a compact list of all the food banks in Australia:
For urgent access in Sydney, the best is OZ HARVEST. They have a supermarket on Anzac Parade in Kensington, where people in need can go to pick up food for free or there is also the option to make a small donation. They work Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
They are working in a special way in the face of the covid-19 contingency. Here you can learn about the logistics that are being handled at the moment.
Another organization that serves Australia-wide is FOOD BANK They offer food and only charge a handling fee which helps them to continue working and providing support to those in need.
Employment
In these times with the pandemic of covid-19 many jobs have been affected since not all companies are still working at a normal pace. If this has been your case, you can count on us. Subscribe to our weekly job alert through this link,You can also look for us on our Facebook page and be aware of our publications.
At this time of the year we recommend you to look for something in supermarkets and food stores that are still working. Here is a list of the most used job sites in Australia.
Employment pages
Mental health
This situation is new to all of us and has affected us at different levels. However, it is important that in addition to following the health recommendations of the health entities, we maintain good emotional health that supports us and gives us the strength to deal with the changes that this pandemic has brought to our lives.
That is why we want to leave you some links to institutions that can help you this season.
Lifeline Crisis Line 13 11 14 for 24/7 telephone crisis support. This is a confidential service that provides support to anyone in Australia who is feeling overwhelmed, having difficulty coping or thinking about suicide. If life is in immediate danger, call 000.
Lifeline Text is available from 6:00 p.m. to midnight (AEST), 7 days a week. By writing to 0477 13 11 14
It is an Australian government emotional health portal that has a lot of information and resources for mental balance. They have apps, forums, and phone and online help.
Mental health resources for support during the Covid-19 crisis.
| ACON | "Coronavirus information for LGBTIQ communities and people living with HIV." |
| Act-Belong-Commit | "Staying mentally healthy when isolated or spending a lot of time at home." |
| Australian Psychological Society | Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for Australians'. |
| Australian Psychological Society | Coronavirus anxiety (COVID-19) and staying mentally healthy for older adults. |
| Australian Psychological Society | "Tips for coping with coronavirus anxiety." |
| Australian Psychological Society | 'Maintaining your mental health during isolation'. |
| Beyond Blue | Forum discussion topic: "How to deal with the coronavirus outbreak". |
We hope this guide will help you. Remember that these types of situations allow us to become stronger in the face of adversity. Always stay positive and if you need help contact us. We continue working from home to make your dreams come true.
