Coronavirus Appeal Australian Hopitals Emergency Response

HELP AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALS AND FRONTLINE HEALTH STAFF GET THROUGH THE CORONA VIRUS EMERGENCY.

This is the biggest global health crisis of our lifetime. As the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, Australian’s lives are being turned upside down everywhere you look. We must support our healthcare system and its saff to protect the entire nation.

Health systems across the world are being overwhelmed. Economies are sliding towards depression. Millions of children have had their education disrupted. Many face the prospect of poverty as loved ones fall ill, or can’t work. We are all in this together.

Fundraise for your hospital or donate here

CORONA VIRUS - COVID-19 EXPLAINED.

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe respiratory diseases.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans. Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties.

Coronavirus knows no borders. It is a global pandemic and our shared humanity demands an Australian and in fact a global response.

THE IMPACT ON OUR HEALTH SYSTEM.

Health systems across the world are being overwhelmed. Economies are sliding towards depression. Millions of children have had their education disrupted. Many face the prospect of poverty as loved ones fall ill, or can’t work. They will be confused and frightened.

As at 3pm on 7 April 2020, a total of 5,908 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Australia, including 45 deaths (Source health.gov.au)

• Over the past week, there has been an average of 193 new cases reported each day. Of the newly reported cases, the majority have been from NSW, followed by Vic and QLD.

Support your local State hospital including RPA and St Vincents in NSW, Alfred and Austin in VIC, RBWH in QLD

• Cases of COVID-19 were reported across all ages.
  • The median age of all cases is 47 years (range: 0 to 100 years).
  • The median age of deaths is 80 years (range: 55 to 95 years).

• There is a relatively equal ratio of male-to-female cases across most age groups. The higher proportion of females in the 20 to 29 age group is under investigation, as is the higher proportion of males in the 40 to 49 age group.
• Of cases with a reported place of acquisition over 66% have recent international travel history, including over 1,000 cases associated with cruise ships. It is likely the proportion of imported cases will reduce over the coming weeks as a result of the border restrictions imposed.
• This creates a burden on our health system. You can fundraise in the COVID-19 appeal for your hospital Consider creating a fundraising page and asking your friends, colleagues, clients and family to sponsor you for donations
• To date, over 310,000 tests have been conducted nationally. Of those tests conducted around 2% have been positive.

PLEASE DONATE TO OUR CORONAVIRUS APPEAL

HOW YOUR DONATION WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Your support of the Corona Virus Appeal can make a huge difference to the testing and development of treatments for COVID-19 and to front-line hospital staff. 

Including

• National COVID-19 Clinical Drug Trials
• Medical Research for infectious diseases, intensive care, and emergency medicine.
• Hospital Staff Support. During a significant medical event such as the Coronavirus Pandemic, hospital staff are modern-day heroes who work tirelessly to provide the very best care. Help your hospital ‘s Coronavirus Fund to provide additional support to staff such as free food and coffee, free parking and other well-being initiatives
• Medical Equipment including PPE and ventilators needs during the COVID-19 Pandemic 

DONATE TO THE CORONAVIRUS APPEAL

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO?

1. DONATE

If you are able to please consider a donation to the CORONA VIRUS APPEAL FOR AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALS. 

2. STAY CONNECTED

It’s important that we take care of each other and maintain a social connection. You can do your part by:

• Staying informed - use and share information from reputable sources, such as the Department of Health and Human Services
• Keep connected - reach out to your family, friends and work colleagues through online tools like FaceTime or Zoom
• Support your community - look out for your neighbours and say hello from afar and ask them if they need anything especially if they are elderly
• Do not panic buy - hoarding harms vulnerable people
• Live in the moment - Relive beautiful memories through meaningful conversations on the phone or video chat

3. STAY AT HOME

Follow the guidelines from your State and the Australian Federal government during the Coronva Virus Pandemic and #stayhome

Together we can fund hospitals during the Corona Virus outbreak and assist them in the race against COVID-19.