COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Community RAT Program

Free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) are now available for community members to collect at the following locations:

  • Civic Centre, 18 Roberts Avenue, Horsham
  • Visitor Information Centre, 71 Pynsent Street, Horsham
  • Kalkee Road Children's Hub, 28 Kalkee Road, Horsham
  • Wimmera Library, 28 McLachlan Street, Horsham 

If you have symptoms or have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19, please do not collect RATs until you are well. If you can’t get to a location, a guardian or carer can collect your free RATs for you. 

What if I have symptoms or I am a contact of a COVID-19 case?

If you have COVID-19 symptoms, do not go to a council location to collect your free RATs. Instead, please collect free RATs at testing sites which you can find through the coronavirus website

Where can I get more information on the use of RATs?

For more information about getting tested and reporting a positive RAT result, visit the Department of Health website

Alternatively you can call the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 675 398.

COVID-19 Updates

We are encouraging people to stay informed about health matters directly with Victoria's COVID-19 lead agency DHHS.

This is where the most up to date information can be found.

For information on how to book a vaccination https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/book-your-vaccine-appointment

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS

Anyone can get sick from COVID-19, but some people are more vulnerable to severe illness if they have existing health problems or are older.

We can all take steps right now to reduce the spread of COVID-19 to protect ourselves, our loved ones and the wider community.

  • Get vaccinated
  • Wear a face mask indoors
  • Let fresh air in
  • Stay home if unwell
  • Get tested if unwell
  • Get medicines if at risk

VIRUS INFORMATION

For information regarding health questions please contact the DHHS Coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398 or visit the DHHS Coronavirus website.

Updates will be made to this page as changes are made to our services.