Art Exhibition for Shrine of Remembrance

Boort Op Shop Opening Hours

How to Register your Rapid Antigen Test with the Department of Health

BDH provides on-line pre-registration for COVID-19 testing

How to Pre-register for your COVID Test at Boort DHS?

1. Scan QR code.

2. Complete the online pre-registration form.

3. Get your Unique Registration Number (URN) via SMS.

4. Ring Hospital at 54515200 (during office hours) to book an appointment.

5. Provide your URN and our staff will complete the rest of the details via phone and give details of your appointment.

6. The testing is done MON-FRI at 1230 at the Urgent Care Parking area.

NB: Pre-registration is optional. You can book in for a test by ringing hospital at 54515200 (during office hours)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) continues to offer FREE mental health appointments in Boort

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Victoria continues to offer free mental health appointments with mental health accredited Social Worker, David Turnbull.

David has been providing support to the Boort community since 2019 and has a great understanding of both the challenges and the rewards of living in the bush. David is passionate about continuing to provide high quality mental health care to the Boort community.

“Understanding the challenges of living in the bush is why I am dedicated to supporting people doing it tough in rural and remote communities,” says David.  

RFDS is encouraging people aged 18 years and older to reach out and make an appointment if you are experiencing:

• Low mood or depression

• Anxiety, persistent worry or stress

• Relationship or family difficulties

• Financial stress

• Grief and loss

• Concerns for a family member of a friend

• Or any other mental health and wellbeing concerns

If you are experiencing these or other symptoms, David is available to support you in person at Boort District Health every second week. Appointments via phone or video are also available.

No GP referral is required to access this service. You can contact Flying Doctor Wellbeing directly or ask your trusted health professional to put you in touch.

To find out more or to make an appointment, contact the Flying Doctor Wellbeing team on (03) 8412 0480 or at wellbeing@rfdsvic.com.au.

Voices for Vaccine

COVID-19 vaccines - Is it true?

Can someone ask me to remove my face mask to check my ID? Yes

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Home Safety Plan

Reading and completing a Coronavirus (COVID-19) Home Safety Plan can help keep you, your family and friends safe and well.

The Plan includes important actions you can take inside the home such as regularly cleaning frequently touched surfaces, setting up a COVIDSafe station at your front door and preparing for possible illness.

Outside the home, the Plan shows how to keep a record of where you have been and who you have seen, tips for wearing a face mask and the COVID Normal steps we need to take to keep each other safe

Face masks - What you can and cannot wear

Covid-19 Identifying the Symptoms - Updated November2020

Learn how to identify the Symptoms of Covid-19

Updated November 2020

Mental A-Z Network

bdh.vic.gov.au/myuploads/file/ma-zn-mental-health-contacts-list-city-of-greater-bendigo-and-loddon-shire.pdf

Stay COVID Free - Do the 3

Feeling Unwell? Get tested.

Loddon Shire Service Contacts

Loddon LGA Health Information

Loddon LGA Health Information - Contacts

Boort District Medical Centre

Boort District Medical Centre

Patient Information Sheet