COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Information
COVID-19 Screening Clinic
9.00am - 3.00pm (Open 7 Days)
NO appointments required
53-61 Tone Road, Wangaratta VIC 3677
Access via Vincent Road for Drive-thru COVID-19 Screening Clinic.
When attending the Screening Clinic please remain in your vehicle at all times and follow staff instructions.
Pre-register online for COVID-19 Testing
Complete an online COVID-19 Testing Registration form to receive a unique registration number that is valid for 90 days and can be used for multiple tests.
Pre-registering for your unique registration number will help you to save time at the testing site.
For more information and the current list of public exposure sites visit: www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au
If you have any of these symptoms, however mild, get tested and stay at home
- Fever, chills or sweats
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Shortness of breath
- Runny nose
- Loss or change in sense of smell or taste
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Phone: 1800 571 121
Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 4.00pm
53-61 Tone Road, Wangaratta VIC 3677
Walk in appointments are available for:
- AstraZeneca vaccine
- Pfizer vaccine for priority groups only
COVID-19 vaccinations are available to anyone aged 16 and over at the Northeast Health Wangaratta Vaccination Clinic. You can check your eligibility at www.covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au
Book an Appointment:
Call: 1800 571 121
Online: portal.cvms.vic.gov.au
COVID-19 entry restrictions: Only the person named on an appointment is allowed to enter the Vaccination Clinic. If you require assistance or a support person to attend with you, please talk to a staff member.
For information about getting vaccinated including how to prepare and what to expect please visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/vaccine
Disability Support
If you or the person that you are booking an appointment for lives with disability and needs additional support to get a COVID-19 vaccination at the Northeast Health Wangaratta Vaccination Clinic, please contact David our Disability Liaison Officer.
Phone: 0427 416 960
Email: disability.support@nhw.org.au
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COVID-19 Test Results
You should get your test results within 2 days of being tested for COVID-19. You will usually receive a text message or phone call about your results. Sometimes there are delays and it can take longer.
If you have been unable to obtain your results, call the Coronavirus Test Results Hotline on 1800 573 222.
Coronavirus Test Results Hotline
Phone: 1800 573 222
Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 6.00pm
The hotline can provide confirmation of a negative coronavirus (COVID-19) result verbally or via text message only. If you require a letter or other form of documentation of your result (such as for travel, medical, work or educational purposes) you should contact a general practitioner who can obtain your result and provide suitable documentation.
For more information about getting your COVID-19 test results please visit: www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/getting-your-results-covid-19
Important Information for Patients, Clients & Visitors
To help us keep our patients, carers, families and staff safe we are limiting visitors and people attending appointments at Northeast Health Wangaratta.
Visitors to Northeast Health are restricted except for:
Visiting adult patients and accompanying adult clients to appointments:
- Visitors and support people are permitted where support cannot be provided by our staff such as language support, disability support, delirium and psychological wellbeing.
- Following approval, one (1) visitor per patient during visiting hours if the patient is not in isolation and physical distancing can be maintained.
Visiting hours:
- 12:00pm – 2:00pm
- 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Maternity Services & Clinics:
- One (1) parent/guardian, partner or support person
- Permitted visitors are not restricted to visiting hours.
Paediatric & Special Care Nursery patients (under 18 years):
- Two (2) parents, guardians or carers per patient where physical distancing requirements can be maintained.
- Permitted visitors are not restricted to visiting hours.
End-of-life visits:
- Patients/residents are restricted to two (2) visitors at one time.
- There are no time limits and no daily limit on visits.
Entry points:
If you must attend Northeast Health please use the following entry points only:
- Main entrance (Green Street)
- Emergency Department entrance (Green Street)
- Community Care Centre main entrance (Clark Street)
All visitors must wear a mask unless an exemption applies.
All visitors must check-in using the QR code* and pass the entry screening questions.
*QR code does not work in Services Victoria app, please use your phone camera to scan code or ask a staff member for help.
Exceptions to restrictions are approved on a case by case basis.
Entry policy updated on 17/09/2021
Resources for your health and wellbeing during COVID-19
Life Line or call 131 114 (24 hours 7 days)
Beyond Blue
Black Dog Institute
Mensline Australia or 1300 789 978
Headspace 12 - 25 year olds
Headspace provides free online and phone support and counselling to young people 12-25 and their families and friends
Headspace - How to start a Journal
Headspace - Coping with stress during COVID-19
Headspace - Learn how to handle tough times
eHeadspace
Connect 1-on-1, you can connect 1-on-1 from 9.00am to 1.00am, 7 days a week
Group chat online, call 1800 650 890 (mobile charges will apply), but if you let the team member know you are calling from a mobile they will call you back.
