Council supports Peninsula Health mobile screening clinics

Published on 10 August 2020

Council is supporting local COVID-19 testing initiatives by providing use of a number of Council-owned facilities, including community halls and sporting pavilions.

Frankston City Mayor, Sandra Mayer, encouraged residents to get tested, even if their symptoms were mild. These might include having a sore throat, runny nose, fever or shortness of breath.

“A big part of controlling the spread of COVID-19 in our community, is ensuring we know who has the virus,” Cr Mayer said.

“There isn’t stigma attached to getting tested and you won’t be judged if you test positive. This virus is highly infectious and can impact anyone, regardless of their background.

“The State Government has made financial assistance available to those who can’t go to work while they are waiting for their results or isolating due to testing positive.”

Peninsula Health has so far conducted testing at temporary mobile screening clinics at Monterey Reserve in Frankston North, Langwarrin Community Hall on Cranbourne-Frankston Road and Carrum Downs Community Pavilion on Wedge Road.

The mobile clinics operate in addition to the drive through screening clinic at Frankston District Basketball Association in Seaford and the walk-in screening clinic at John Madder Hall, Frankston Hospital.

Peninsula Health Chief Operating Officer, Helen Cooper, said Council’s ongoing support was helping to ensure locals could access COVID-19 testing close to home.

“By setting up mobile screening clinics we are making COVID-19 testing available and more accessible for everyone.

“Thank you to Council for supporting us to provide this important service for our community.”

The mobile screening clinic moves to new Frankston City sites every few days. To find out where they are located visit: peninsulahealth.org.au

Cr Mayer thanked the community for continuing to adhere to stage four restrictions, for getting tested and for staying home until they received their test results.

“We would like to thank Peninsula Health for its continued commitment to keeping our community safe during this challenging time.

“We are also appreciative to the clubs and community groups who hold leases at these venues for their generous cooperation in ensuring testing sites are made available to the public.”

For advice when you are unwell, phone the Victorian Government 24-hour Coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398 or go to dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus.

For more information about the supports available to residents and businesses impacted by the pandemic visit: www.frankston.vic.gov.au/FTLOF