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Coronavirus – Information and Advice
Below are links to New Zealand and Australian websites for anyone needing further information on novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. These websites are regularly updated. Students with any queries should contact their medical school directly.
Health Direct
New Zealand Ministry of Health
Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) questions
New Zealand Ministry of Education
Australian Government: Department of Health
Australian Government: Department of Education, Skills and Employment
Australian States and Territories
Queensland Government: Queensland Health
Novel coronavirus (also called 2019-nCoV)
NSW Government: Health
ACT Government: Health
Updated information about coronavirus
Victoria State Government: Department of Health and Human Services
Tasmanian Government: Department of Health
Government of South Australia: SA Health
Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection information for health professionals
Government of Western Australia: Department of Health
Northern Territory Government: Department of Health
Current news
Principles to support medical students’ safe and useful roles in the COVID-19 health workforce
March 2020
Medical Students’ contribution to the health workforce response to COVID-19
March 2020
Previous news
Medical students need a connected pathway for a rural career
September 2019
August 2019
Working to grow our Indigenous medical workforce
March 2019
Medical Deans and supporting the Rural and Regional Workforce
January 2019
Supporting graduating Medical Students and their transition to Internship – University of Wollongong
December 2018
Mutually respectful and beneficial partnerships between Indigenous health services and medical schools – James Cook University
November 2018
Patient partnerships a key aspect of Social Accountability – Australian National University
October 2018
Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand – New CEO
February 2018
Medical Deans Congratulates Professor Paul Worley on his Appointment as National Rural Health Commissioner
October 2017
Open Letter of Thanks to Professor Justin Beilby
August 2014