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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Information for Residents, Patients and Visitors 

The health of our community, patients, visitors and staff is our biggest priority during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stawell Regional Health along with the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services (the department) is closely monitoring developments regarding COVID-19. Advice is continuously updated so any arrangements may change quickly or new rules may apply on the day, or in the future.

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If your symptoms are severe please call 000

Need a COVID-19 Test?

If you are feeling unwell – with signs and symptoms of a cold or flu – or have received a request to have a COVID 19 test, call our Respiratory Assessment Clinic on 5358 8630 to make your appointment.

You will be given instructions on where and when to go to get your test.

NOTE: The COVID test is provided free of charge, but if your symptoms require you to see a GP you may be charged a consultation fee.

COVID-19 Vaccines

COVID-19 Vaccines at Stawell Regional Health

Last updated: 24 August 2021

The Stawell Regional Health vaccination team is working tirelessly to ensure we meet current demand here, locally,  for our community to receive their vaccines without the need to travel outside of the region. We are all in it together, and need to be, to keep our community safe and ask that you are patient with the team as they work to protect our community!

  • Every Victorian aged 16 years and over will be eligible to access a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine at Stawell Regional Health
  • People who are under the age of 60 will be given a choice between Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccine – with people aged 16 to 17 able to receive the Pfizer vaccine
  • People who are aged 60 and over will continue to receive AstraZeneca
  • The SRH COVID Vaccination clinic are open on a number of days – an appointment will be scheduled for you
  • Appointments are made in order of priority –  you will be given an appointment as soon as it is available
  • The vaccines are provided free of charge
  • The vaccine program is overseen by the Stawell Medical Centre GPs who works with a team of Stawell Regional Health specially trained immunisation nurses.

So where do you start if you are ready to receive a COVID vaccine?

  • Consider your individual health issues and discuss any questions you may have with your GP
  • Get, complete and drop-off a copy of the Consent Form – or bring it with you;
  • The SRH vaccine booking coordinator will arrange an appointment time with you
  • On you arrival at the COVID clinic at the time of your appointment you will be asked screening questions about your current health
  • Your second dose Pfizer should be scheduled between 3 – 6 weeks (21 to 42 days) after you receive your first dose
  • For the AstraZeneca vaccine it is recommended that you wait  8 – 12 weeks between the first and second dose
  • An appointment for the second dose will be confirmed with you when you come in for your first dose
  • Important to keep in mind:  You have to allow one week between the COVID vaccine and this year’s Flu Shot. You still need to get your Flu vaccine every year as the COVID Vaccine will not protect you from seasonal flu.
  • Your appointments will not take much time – about 5 mins with the GP or Vaccine Nurse followed by 15min – 30 minutes in the observation area where you will be monitored for any immediate reactions before you can leave.

If you need to get in touch with the Vaccination Clinic regarding your appointment, please call 5358 6550, Weekdays 8.30am – 5pm.

You may be required to leave a message to receive a return message. Appointment times will depend on demand and the number of available vaccines.

How to get proof of your COVID-19 vaccination

You can get an immunisation history statement or COVID-19 digital certificate to show proof of your vaccinations. Information is available in different languages.

To visit Services Australia to get all the information you need, click here.

If you can’t get your immunisation history statement online or need help, call 1800 653 809.

Information from the Australian Department of Health