Help and advice on COVID-19 for South Australians


Need help or advice?

Choose from one of the services listed below or visit the SA Government COVID-19 website for trusted COVID-19 information for individuals and businesses.

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COVID-19 information lines

Please keep triple zero (000) for emergencies only. 

SA COVID-19 Information Line - 1800 253 787

Offers local information and advice on general COVID-19 matters for South Australians. Operates from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm every day.

SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line - 1800 632 753

Provides mental health support for people surrounding COVID-19. It is available to people to maintain their mental health and wellbeing.

Housing support and advice - 1800 253 787

The SA COVID-19 Information Line can provide information on self-quarantine requirements and can assist with the facilitation of emergency accommodation for those required to self-quarantine but unable to do so at home.

The COVID-19 Information Line is open from 8.00am to 8.00pm every day on 1800 253 787.

Red Cross Telecross REDi service - 1800 188 071

Register for a free, daily call checking on the welfare of vulnerable South Australians in response to COVID-19.

Your wellbeing during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is a challenging time for us all.

It is important to look after yourself and those your care for during this time, to maintain good health and wellbeing.

Mental health support

It’s normal to feel stress and worry when there is a health event happening in the community that is affecting people’s wellbeing, such COVID-19.

Find a range of support options on our mental health support page.

Open Your World

The Open Your World website provides South Australians and their families with valuable resources, tools and information to support improving wellbeing by staying healthy, active and connected.

Open Your World brings together information from a wide range of government agencies and non-government organisations in one place, providing an interactive and accessible one-stop-shop for information about wellbeing.

Disability support

Visit the SA Government COVID-19 website for information on support for people with disability during COVID-19.

Domestic, family and sexual violence services

1800 RESPECT — 1800 737 732

1800 Respect is a 24/7 toll-free national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line.

24/7 South Australian Domestic Violence Crisis Line - 1800 800 098

This free confidential service provides urgent and specialist domestic violence support to women and operates 24 hours every day.

Women’s Information Service (WIS) - (08) 8303 0590

The Women's Information Service operates Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Country callers, phone 1800 188 158

Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service - 1800 817 421

Yarrow Place provides services to people who have been raped or sexually assaulted (both women and men). 

Health information links

Financial support

Visit the SA Government COVID-19 website for information on financial support during COVID-19, including:

  • SA Paid Pandemic Leave Scheme
  • Household support
  • Cost of living concession
  • Centrelink support
  • International Student Support.

Housing and community support

Visit the SA Government COVID-19 website for information on personal hardship support during COVID-19, including:

  • Housing support and advice
  • Residential tenancies advice
  • Food relief

Reporting non-compliance with COVID-19 restrictions

Translating or interpreting services

If you require translating or interpreting services, call 131 450.

If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech or communication impairment, contact the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.