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WA COVID-19 update: Free masks and more rapid tests

Free masks for regional organisations

The Department of Communities has made a supply of free paper surgical masks available for regional disability service organisations at a number of regional locations that previously missed out due to limited distribution networks.

The masks are available for collection from Wednesday, 16 March from the Department of Communities regional office locations listed below:
  • Carnarvon - 30 Robinson St,
  • Karratha - 20 Sharp Ave, Karratha
  • Port Hedland - 22 Hamilton Rd, South Hedland
  • Broome - Broome Port Storage - Shed 1, 33 McDaniel Rd, Minyirr
  • Derby - 17 Nevill St Derby
  • Halls Creek - 71 Thomas St, Halls Creek
  • Kununurra - 16 Coolibah Dr Kununurra
Please note these masks are new stock with a long expiry date.

Additional free RATS

In addition to the five free rapid antigen tests (RAT) already offered, the WA Government has announced WA households can now access 10 additional free RATs. People who have already registered for the initial five tests will automatically receive the additional RATs.

Anyone who hasn't registered can do so by visiting the WA free RAT program. NDS members are encouraged to promote this offer to staff and the people you support.

Article sourced from National Disability Services