COVID resources

Vaccinations

Info on the AstraZeneca vaccine from the Federal Government

Eligibility criteria for those 16-39 years old

Info from the Victorian Government and more info on getting vaccinated

Vaccine info from the Health Department and The Federal Government

Where are we on the vaccine rollout?

The Guardian Vaccination Tracker

Children
  • On every parent’s mind: How dangerous is the Delta-variant for children?
    For most children even the Delta-variant – currently circulating in Victoria and NSW – is not particularly dangerous,
    Hear more about it from the director of General Paediatrics at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Sarah McNab on the ABC website.
  • Having a COVID-19 swab done

COVID testing

Victorian Government info on testing

Locating a COVID testing site near you

Short list of COVID testing sites in the West

Check Vic Government site for up to date info

 

CoHealth West Footscray

575A Barkly St, West Footscray

12:15pm-1:15pm

 

Altona – Dorevitch

Walk-in, GP referral required

Mo-Fr 8:30am-4pm

Sat-Sun 8:30am-1pm

99 Pier Street. Altona

 

Altona North Respiratory Clinic (children and adults)

Monday-Friday

Testing by appointment only. Phone: 9393 3900 or Book online

 

Ascot Vale (Melbourne Showgrounds)

Drive through, remain in vehicle

Adults and children 5 years and older

Gate 3, Langs Rd, Ascot Vale

Mo-Sun 6am-10pm (last entry 15 minutes before closing)

Registration form

 

4Cyte Pathology, Spotswood

Drive Through, remain in vehicle

615 Melbourne Rd, Spotswood (Rear car park)

 

IPC Health, West Sunshine

Drive Through, remain in vehicle

25 Kermeen St, Sunshine West

Mo-Fr 8am-5pm

Support from Maribyrnong Council (food, financial and health resources)

Maribyrnong council has set up relief and recovery response teams that are available to support the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. These teams can provide information and advice about services that are available to those affected by COVID-19, including financial resources, food resources, and health resources. They can also coordinate service responses for individuals and families including emergency food hampers, and can assist with general and specialised service referrals. If you, your family or someone you know has been impacted by COVID-19 and is in need of support, please call our dedicated number on 9688 0434 from 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.

General advice
Doctors
Pregnancy, Sexual and Reproductive Health
Senior citizens
Anxiety, Stress & Relaxation
Self isolation / quarantine