Phase 1B of the rollout will begin across Durack next week, with a focus on the elderly, indigenous people, those with underlying medical conditions and more healthcare workers.
Federal Member for Durack, the Honourable Melissa Price, said services will begin from next Monday, March 22.
“Phase 1B of the rollout will see 6 facilities initially available in Durack including the Broome Respiratory Clinic, Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service and in Kununurra at the
Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service, and Wunan Health and Geraldton’s Respiratory Clinic”, she confirmed.
“Nationally over 100 Aboriginal Health Services and 130 Commonwealth operated GP-led Respiratory Clinics, who have been instrumental partners in the COVID-19 response to date will be progressively added as additional vaccine providers,” Ms Price said.
Those eligible for Phase 1B will be able to find a vaccination provider through the new national vaccination information and location service, at the Department of Health website.
This will enable people to locate their nearest general practice providing General Practice Respiratory Clinic vaccinations and link through to their online booking system or phone number to make the appointment.
Appointments on the service finder will increase as general practices establish their systems and vaccine supply. More appointments will become available as more clinics come on-board.
People will still be able to book their vaccine appointments directly at a participating general practice – as they do now, for instance, to get a seasonal flu vaccine.
As the rollout moves into Phase two, additional general practices and selected community pharmacists will also participate in the program. No-one will miss out, whether they live in a city or country town or a very remote area.
If you prefer not to use the online option, you can call the National Coronavirus and COVID-19 Vaccination Helpline on 1800 020 080.
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