Rapid antigen testing (RATs) is now being used extensively as part of the COVID-19 testing strategy. People who have COVID-19 symptoms, or are asymptomatic and a household contact are recommended to get tested for COVID-19. This article provides a link for you to order RATs online, or to find a community testing centre near you.
Tāngata Whaikaha, Tāngata Whaiora, whānau whaikaha, and whānau with lived experience of disability, chronic health or injury related health conditions have several ways to get support to get your COVID-19 vaccinations.
The Disability Leadership Canterbury team have gathered resources from the Government and spoken to members of our community to create a self-isolation kit checklist to help whānau be prepared for COVID-19.
Find out what you can do to protect you, your friends and your family from COVID-19 through Easy Read documents.
If someone in your household gets COVID-19, your whole household will need to isolate until everyone has fully recovered (3 days symptom-free). Omicron spreads fast - everyone in the house may catch the virus. So be ready, make a plan and have a kōrero.
Everyone, whether you are vaccinated or unvaccinated, should prepare for what you need to do if you get COVID-19. This web page can help you make a plan.
If you have decided you want to get the vaccine, it is easy to get vaccinated. Some vaccination centres are fully accessible. Click this post to find accessible centres in your region.
What to expect if you test positive for COVID-19. This includes conversations with a health professional, contact tracers and support you will get.
Canterbury DHB continues to host accessible vaccination events for people with disability, impairment or long-term health conditions who are aged 5 and over.
All of New Zealand is now at Red. There are several ways we can protect ourselves, our whānau and our communities. Getting boosted, wearing a mask when out and about and reducing contact with others. Here are the details about what life is like at Red for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people.
The new COVID-19 Protection Framework will replace the current Alert Level system on 3 December 2021.
There is a lot of information to understand about this change. This blog contains the Easy Read version and has the link to other alternative formats.
Visit the Covid-19 website for all official advice on what to do, and the latest updates.
Here are some simple things we can all do to give our wellbeing a boost and help our community get through.
Unite Against COVID has released this Covid-19 and vaccination guide for people with disabilities and other people who need support.
You can use the Facebook Messenger mobile app or website to make free phone or video calls over the internet.
Zoom is a free video calling app which you can access online. You can use Zoom as an app on your phone, your tablet/iPad or on your desktop computer.