FREE Rapid Antigen Tests for those with disability

Free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) will be provided to eligible people with disability,
supporting some of the most vulnerable of our community to be protected and live safely.

The State Labor Government will make two million RATs available to all NDIS participants and disability support pensioners over the next three months.

Premier Daniel Andrews said the virus doesn’t discriminate, but its effects are felt more harshly by the most vulnerable among us – including Victorians living with disability.

“We’re providing millions of free Rapid Antigen Tests to those who need it most, helping keep Victorians with disability safe as we head into winter.”

In a media release put out by the Premier, it read that given the higher risks associated with contracting COVID-19 for people with disability, the free tests will be a significant measure to help protect vulnerable Victorians by ensuring earlier diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

From last Saturday, 9 April, RATs are available at current testing sites and through Disability Liaisons Officers who have also helped more than 10,000 Victorians with disability access vaccines.

To help manage supply, those eligible – disability support pensioner and NDIS participants aged 16 and over – can collect up to 20 RATs per visit to a testing centre.

Evidence of eligibility, such as a NDIS statement, will be required.

The program will initially run for three months, with a review to determine whether it should be extended.

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