Priority has now been given to workers in the aged care and disability settings for the COVID-19 vaccine. This will be running from Wednesday 2nd June to Sunday 6th June between 9.00am and 4.00pm, workers in this sector will have priority to walk-in access across 10 vaccination hubs.
Staff will receive either the Pfizer or Astra Zeneca vaccines depending on their age. The following centres are participating in the 5 day blitz:
- Royal Exhibition Building
- Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Sandown Racecourse
- Melbourne Showgrounds
- Former Ford Factory – Geelong
- Bendigo Community Clinic
- Ballarat Mercure Hotel and Convention Centre
- Shepparton Showgrounds – McIntosh Centre
- Traralgon Racecourse
- Wodonga Vaccination Hub
Aged care and disability workers are already eligible to be vaccinated at state hubs but low vaccination rates among aged care workers, particularly at privately-run facilities, had become a concern for the government, Mr Donnellan said.
“This is very much a call to arms of those workers on the frontline to come out and we will give you a priority lane so it makes it quicker and easier to get through it in a speedier time.”
Reminder – proof of occupation (ID badge, letter for employer or phase 1b declaration form) will be required to demonstrate eligibility.
For further infor visit:
COVID-19 vaccines | Australian Government Department of Health
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Victoria | Coronavirus Victoria
Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus (COVID-19) (dhhs.vic.gov.au)
