Accessing free rapid antigen tests (RAT test available for collection at the Karoonda Council Office)

To help with early detection and treatment of COVID-19, eligible people can access five free rapid antigen tests from RAT Collection Points.

Free rapid antigen tests are available for:

• people with disability or who are immunocompromised
• a carer of someone with disability or who is immunocompromised
• eligible Concession Card holders (including Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, Commonwealth Seniors Health Card and Department of Veterans Affairs Concession Card)

You do not need to register before collecting free rapid antigen tests, but you will be required to show your eligible concession card.

A mask will be required when accessing free rapid antigen tests from RAT Collection Points. Avoid attending if you have COVID-19 symptoms.

COVID-19 Update

For information on SA’s current restrictions visit: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/

The relevant Emergency Management Directions provide you with the most up to date information in regard to restrictions on activities during COVID-19 in South Australia. The Emergency Management Directions must be adhered to at all times.

SA COVID-19 Information Line: 1800 253 787, between the hours of 9am to 5pm, 7 days per week.

SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line: 1800 632 753 provides mental health support for people surrounding COVID-19.

South Australian Covid Response: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/response

South Australian Covid Directions: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations

SA Health: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/

State Government: www.sa.gov.au/covid-19

Australian Government, Department of Health: https://www.health.gov.au/

DCKEM

SMS Alert System

Council initiated a SMS alert system for important updates and an essential way to communicate with our community during this time, if you would like to be added to our business SMS database, please contact Council on 8578 1004 or email council@dckem.sa.gov.au.

Hardship Rate Payments

If you have (or likely to have) difficulty meeting your rate payments, please contact council on 8578 1004 to discuss options available to assist you.

Business Information

Business SA's Supporting Business Information - COVID-19: https://business.sa.gov.au/COVID-19-business-information-and-support

Council initiated a SMS alert system for important business updates, if you would like to be added to our business SMS database, please contact Council.