Resources
Helpful Information for Patients and Referring Clinicians
This page provides general information and trusted external resources related to Long COVID, as well as guidance for patients and healthcare professionals seeking referral information.
No personal or medical information is collected through this website.
Trusted External Resources
The following links provide additional information from recognised Australian and international health organisations.
International resources
- World Health Organization – Post COVID-19 Condition
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Long COVID
- Harvard Health – Long COVID overview
- Johns Hopkins Medicine – Post-COVID conditions
Australian & local resources
- Victorian Department of Health – Long COVID
- RACGP – Caring for patients with post-COVID conditions
- Healthdirect Australia – Long COVID information
- COVID-19 Evidence Network Australia (CENA)
Rehabilitation & self-management
- Exercise physiology and pacing guidance
- Fatigue and activity management resources
- Sleep and recovery education
FAQ – For Patients
1. How do I prepare for my appointment?
Before your appointment, it can be helpful to:
- Make a list of your current symptoms and when they began
- Note how symptoms affect your daily activities, work, or study
- Bring a list of current medications and supplements
- Ask your GP to provide a referral and any relevant test results
- This information helps support a more comprehensive initial assessment.
2. What information should I bring with me?
If available, please bring:
- A referral letter from your GP
- Recent investigation results (such as blood tests or imaging reports)
- A list of medications and allergies
If you are unsure what to bring, you can contact the clinic for guidance.
3. Can I email my medical information to the clinic?
For privacy and security reasons, we ask that confidential or sensitive medical information is not sent by email.
Medical information should be shared through secure clinical communication channels or provided at your appointment.
4. Will I need ongoing follow-up appointments?
Some patients benefit from follow-up appointments to review progress, monitor symptoms, and adjust management plans. The need for follow-up depends on individual circumstances and will be discussed during your consultation.
5. Does this information replace medical advice?
No. Information provided on this website is general in nature and is intended to support understanding. It does not replace personalised medical advice from your GP or treating clinician.
FAQ – For GPs and Referring Clinicians
1. Who is appropriate to refer to the clinic?
Patients who continue to experience persistent or fluctuating symptoms following COVID-19 infection, and whose symptoms are impacting function or quality of life, may be appropriate for referral.
Referrals are assessed on an individual basis.
2. How should referrals be made?
Referrals should be sent via your usual secure clinical communication channels or by contacting the clinic directly for referral guidance.
Online referral forms are not used.
3. What information is helpful to include in a referral?
Where available, referrals should include:
- A summary of Long COVID–related symptoms and duration
- Relevant medical history and comorbidities
- Current medications
- Relevant investigations or specialist reports
4. Do you provide shared care with the referring GP?
Yes. Geelong Long COVID Clinic works in partnership with the referring GP to support coordinated care. Ongoing management is typically shared, with clear communication between providers.
5. Will you communicate outcomes back to the referring GP?
Where appropriate, consultation outcomes and recommendations are communicated back to the referring GP to support continuity of care.