Schools, teachers and principals

COVID-19 Advice for Victorian Government Schools

For policy, guidance and advice on school operations during COVID-19. Note: COVID-19 Advice for Victorian Government Schools has now moved to the Policy and Advisory Library (PAL).

Resources to promote vaccination in education

Communication resources to promote COVID-19 and flu vaccinations in an education setting

Face masks

Face masks can prevent COVID-19 transmission.

Mental health support for students, staff and parents

Resources and services to support mental health for students, staff and parents.

School bus services

School bus COVID-19 safety to support children's health on their way to school.

Pre-service teacher placements in schools

Advice for primary and secondary schools about placements for pre-service teachers (PSTs) and initial teacher education (ITE) providers during COVID-19.

Structured workplace learning and work experience during COVID-19

Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) and work experience can take place at this time, subject to student health, safety and welfare requirements being satisfied.

Translated education advice about COVID-19 and learning from home

Translated COVID-19 information about COVID-19 for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

Translated information about COVID-19

Translated health and business support information in more than 50 languages.

Reviewed 19 February 2023

Coronavirus Hotline

Call the Coronavirus Hotline if you need help to report a rapid antigen test (RAT) or if you have any questions about COVID-19.

The Victorian Coronavirus Hotline diverts to the National Coronavirus Helpline every night between 4pm and 9am.

Please keep Triple Zero (000) for emergencies only.

1800 675 398

COVID-19 education hotline