Community Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) Program

8 Jan 2024

Update, January 2024:

The free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) program is wrapping up. RATs will continue to be available through Council until current stocks are exhausted.

Free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) are now available for *eligible community members through Strathbogie Shire Council from:

  • Council Head Office

Address: 109a Binney St, Euroa

Office hours: 9am-5pm – Monday to Friday

Phone: 1800 065 993 (free call)

  • Nagambie Customer Service Centre

Address: 293 High St, Nagambie

Office hours: 9am-5pm – Monday to Friday

Phone: 1800 065 993 (free call)

*You are eligible for free RATs if you;

  • are aged 70 years and older
  • have a disability, are immunocompromised, or are a carer
  • hold a Seniors, Pensioner Concession, Commonwealth Senior Health Care, Health Care, Low Income Health Care, or Department of Veterans Affairs Gold, White or Orange card

Eligible people can get five free tests. People with disability (or their carers) can get 20 free tests.

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.

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.

This program is delivered with support from the Victorian Government.