Monash Health has continued to play an important role in the fight against COVID-19. After recently reaching a significant milestone of 300,000 vaccines administered at our vaccination centres and clinics, our teams have regularly featured in the media as we rapidly work to test, trace, and vaccinate against COVID-19.
Responding to the St Kilda outbreak
The Monash Health South East Public Health Unit opened a new ‘pop-up’ COVID-19 vaccination clinic in St Kilda in under 24 hours to support the community during the current local coronavirus outbreak. Monash Health also established a COVID-19 testing clinic in St Kilda next to the iconic Palais Theatre (which another operator is now running).
These two new sites received coverage from 9 News Melbourne, with The Today Show broadcasting from the new testing clinic before it had even opened.
The St Kilda vaccination clinic received further media attention on 7 News and The Today Show, as young people flocked to the site after the eligibility of Pfizer expanded to 16 to 39 year olds.
Opening the Sandown Drive-through Vaccination Clinic
The launch of our Sandown Drive-through Vaccination Clinic appeared on both 7 News and 9 News, making it easier for families and groups to drive into Springvale and get their COVID-19 vaccine.
Young people share their vaccination experience
Prior to the expansion of Pfizer eligibility, young people flocked to our vaccination centres to be vaccinated against COVID-19 following the state government’s announcement that 18 to 39 year olds were eligible to receive AstraZeneca at Victoria’s state-run vaccination centres.
Some people shared their experiences with Cranbourne Star News. Sandown Racecourse also received an increase in young people lining up for their vaccination after the announcement, which featured in Dandenong Star News.
We thank our teams for all their hard work and dedication in setting up and working at our vaccination and testing sites.
Approved by Louise Kanis, Executive Director, Public Affairs and Communication.