CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

We are taking precautions to keep our community, patients, their households, our staff and volunteers safe.

EGHS Swab Clinic

Swab tests are now only by appointment.

Please phone 5352 9532 for an appointment: Monday-Friday (except public holidays)

Swab clinic located in EGHS Carpark

For testing and isolation requirements please contact the COVID hotline 1800 675 398

For EGHS swab clinic enquiries, please call 5352 9532.

EGHS Vaccination Clinic – 5352 9363

For information on Coronavirus COVID-19 visit:  https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

Coronavirus hotline 1800 675 398 (24 hours)

ARARAT RURAL CITY COUNCIL ASSISTANCE

East Grampians Health Service is working in partnership with Ararat Rural City Council to offer care for individuals and families who are affected by the current COVID-19 situation in Ararat.

Any individual or family who needs access to food packages or further logistical support, or is unsure where to turn to, is urged to call 5355 0980 and Ararat Rural City Council staff will assist.

If you require financial assistance, there is help available.

• The $1500 Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment is a one-off payment to help Victorian workers who have been directed to self-isolate or quarantine for 14 days, or care for someone who has been directed to self-isolate or quarantine.
• The Victorian Government is also providing a $450 COVID-19 Test Isolation Payment to support Victorian workers, including parents and guardians, who are required to self-isolate while you wait for the results of your COVID-19 test.

For further information and how to apply, please go to https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/financial-and-other…

Please don’t be afraid to ask for help, we are all in this together.​

For testing and isolation requirements, please phone the COVID hotline:  1800 675 398 (24 hours)