Free RATs as COVID-19 count continues

COMMUNITY members will now be able to access free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) around Hamilton. They are also available from the booth at the front door of Moyne Shire Council’s Mortlake office and the front entrance of the Port Fairy Customer Service Centre as part of a new State Government initiative. Photo: SPEC FILE.

By Lauren Hay

January 12, 2023 | 7:00 AM

AS the community continues to adapt to living with COVID-19, the State Government has announced a new initiative to provide free rapid antigen tests (RATs) to all Victorians.

On December 22 2022 the government announced local councils already providing free RATs to eligible members of the community - such as concession card holders, those aged 70 and over, people with a disability and other higher risk groups - would be supported to provide the tests to all members of the community until June 2023.