Easy Read COVID-19 Resources

On this page, we have listed Easy English, Photosymbols, and Key Word Sign resources regarding CoronaVirus (COVID-19).

The Department of Social Services has also created a section on its website with a range of information for people with disability and their families and carers. If you have a question about CoronaVirus or need help because things have changed, you can contact the Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787.

Easy Read

• Australian Government – Easy Read resources on the Disability & Carers website.
• Department of Health & Human Services (Victoria) 
• NDIS Easy Read COVID-19 resources available on the NDIS website, including:
  • Easy Read – Coronavirus (COVID-19) information (PDF 3MB) 
  • Easy Read (text only) – Coronavirus (COVID-19) information (DOCX 50KB)
  • FAQ – frequently asked questions
  • Other CoronaVirus information 

• NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission have a range of
  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information for NDIS participants
  • What you can expect from your providers and workers
  • What NDIS participants in supported accommodation can expect from their service providers
• Council for Intellectual Disability has resources in Easy English
• Easy English Guide -DOCX 1689KB by Women With Disabilities Australia
• Easy Read Guide on How to Wash Your Hands Correctly.
•  Access Easy English website includes a range of Easy Read resources 
• Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center
  • Plain Language Booklet on COVID-19 in English (PDF)
  • Text Only Information
•   West Australia’s Individualised Services have released an Easy Read resource on COVID-19
  • CoronaVirus information HTML

Physosymbols

•   Easy Read posters by Photosymbols (PDF only)
  • Coronavirus and health issues
  • Coronavirus – how to stay safe
  • Coronavirus – what if you get ill

Key Word Signs Australia

• Key Word Sign poster – Tips on avoiding coronavirus (COVID-19)
• Coronavirus Information Signs