The state government has informed all Victorian councils that the free Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) distribution program will stop once the current council supplies are used up.
We won’t be provided additional kits before supplies are used up.
We will give out the remaining kits to our community at Merri-bek Libraries and the customer service counters in Coburg, Brunswick, and Glenroy until we run out of stock.
You are welcome to take multiple kits if needed, but please be aware they expire in February 2024.
Since starting in October 2022, Victorian councils have handed out more than 4 million Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) to their communities. Providing free RATs has been vital in ensuring people can easily access fast testing to keep themselves, their families, and their communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Where can I get RATs after Council’s supplies are exhausted
You can buy RATs at supermarkets, pharmacies, and other retailers. Please plan ahead by keeping some kits at home for testing if you have COVID-19 symptoms.
