Helping Victorians who find it the hardest to get vaccinated
Whether it’s arranging transport to a vaccination hub, help booking an appointment, child minding or promoting up-to-date public health information through trusted community leaders—the...
Govt making important changes for safe, successful VCE exams
The public health team is making important changes to the management of school exposures and students who become primary close contacts—ensuring Year 12s can...
Coming soon: Neighbourhood vax pop-ups in shops & streets
Over the coming weeks, Victorians will be able to come for a shot of coffee and stay for a shot of the COVID-19 vaccine,...
Open access for all Victorians above 12 for mNRA vaccines
With Commonwealth vaccine supply now assured and young Victorians setting an incredible pace getting vaccinated, mRNA vaccines Pfizer and Moderna will be available to...
More than two million rapid antigen tests on the way
The Victorian Government will purchase almost 2.2 million rapid antigen tests for Victoria’s health system, as part of a broader range of testing measures...
Vax Central enabling employers to manage staff vaccination process
Vax Central becomes Australia's first public health initiative enabling employers to manage the vaccination process for staff
In an Australian first from today, Op Central,...
Authorised worker will require first vaccine dose by 15 Oct
On the advice of the public health team, all workers—in Melbourne and regional Victoria—on the Authorised Worker list will require their first COVID-19 vaccine...
Victoria to reduce Pfizer dosage interval in early October
With Victoria having hit its 80 per cent first dose target and the Commonwealth providing assurances on forward vaccine supply, the Victorian Government is...
Boost for GPs & pharmacies, to get grants for vaccine push
The Victorian Government is offering grants of $4,000 and up to $10,000 to GPs and community pharmacies in 11 key Local Government Areas across...
Vaccinated economy trials to start in regional Victoria from 11 Oct
The Victorian Government will conduct trials in businesses and events across highly vaccinated parts of regional Victoria to help our state open progressively as...