Queensland innovations: leading the fight against COVID-19

Queensland innovations: leading the fight against COVID-19

COVID-19 Centre

The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented landscape around the world. The Queensland life sciences industry is at the forefront with continuing progress throughout the State on testing kits, treatments, vaccines and a cure.Life Sciences Queensland Limited (LSQ) are working together with our members to support the global fight against COVID-19.

Pandemic Readiness and Response Flagship Team - Join today

LSQ is convening a Pandemic Readiness and Response Team to explore what LSQ members are already doing to address the challenges of COVID-19, ask what else we could be doing and work together to make it happen. Members of the team already include supporters from some of the top research institutes and industry leaders in Queensland.If you would like to join this team, please contact LSQ CEO Clare Blain.

Governor of Queensland sends thanks

His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Patron of LSQ has congratulated LSQ for its role in providing the platform for life sciences industry organisations and key stakeholders to connect and help solve some of the current problems facing the world. He noted the LSQ response reflect a well-administered organisation, with an abiding commitment to the health and prosperity of our communities. He further thanked those members organisations working with energy and pace to overcome the effects of coronavirus. He stated his admiration for their work is immense. Including that their skills and expertise bring great credit to our State and will be vital to our economic recovery.Read the full message here.[collapse title="How you can help" position="closed"]Donate bloodAustralian Red Cross Lifeblood.Join the Care ArmyEmergency Volunteering.Offer services or goodsAdvanced Manufacturing Growth Centre.Submissions sought on COVID-19 vaccine and treatment productionAustralian Government.Supplying goods and services in response to COVID-19Queensland Government.[/collapse][collapse title="Resources" position="closed"]Coronavirus (COVID-19) business assistance finderQueensland Government.Coronavirus information and support for businessAustralian Government.COVID-19: Guidance on clinical trials for institutions, HRECs, researchers and sponsorsAustralian Government.JobKeeper paymentAustralian Government.JobMaker hiring schemeAustralian Government.Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreakBeyond Blue.Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) health advice Queensland Government.Patent Analytics HubIP Australia.Remote Working: Setting Yourself and Your Teams Up for SuccessLinkedIn.Queensland COVID-19 Jobs Support LoansQueensland Government.[/collapse]