COVID-19 Community Information
This page was last updated on 6 January 2022.
The health and wellbeing of our community is our priority. Below you will find information relating to Council's ongoing response to COVID-19.
Council facilities re-opening 5 November
In line with the recent easing of COVID-19 restrictions, our community centres, libraries, the Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre (MAC), and Customer Service at Town Hall will reopen on Friday 5 November to residents who can show us their ‘green tick’.
To find out more select the button below.
Council facilities re-opening 5 November
On this page you will find information about:
5 ways to stay safe
Watch the short video below for five easy ways to stay safe from coronavirus.
Your COVID checklist
Victoria's isolation rules have changed, but some COVID-19 risks still remain. For information on what to do if you test positive to COVID-19 or if you've been told you are a contact visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/checklist
Council's essential services
During lockdown periods Council will continue to deliver essential services.
Immunisation Appointments
Face to face immunisation appointments will continue during the lockdown.
Everyone attending these appointments must:
- be in good health and not be displaying any known symptoms of COVID-19.
- wear a fitted face mask for the duration of the appointment.
- register via the QR code before access to the building is granted.
- not have been deemed a close personal contact of a person with COVID-19.
- not have visited an exposure site.
When attending appointments at the Footscray Town Hall attendees will be required to press a buzzer at the entrance before access is granted.
Appointments are available at the following locations:
Day
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Location
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Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
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Footscray Town Hall
Community Services Building
61 Napier Street, Footscray
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Thursday
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Braybrook Community Hub
107 - 139 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook
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Friday
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CLOSED
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To make an appointment:
Maternal and Child Health Appointments
From Monday 8 November all maternal and child health appointments will be conducted face to face, unless a telehealth alternative has been pre-arranged.
When attending a face to face appointment you will be asked a series of questions relating to COVID-19. Depending on your responses it may be necessary to reschedule your appointment to a new time via telehealth.
Only one adult will be permitted to be in attendance per child and masks must be worn at all times unless proof of a valid medical exemption exists. You must check in via the Services Victoria App available upon entry.
Council appreciates your patience and support as we continue to provide these essential services to our community. Please contact us on 9688 0501 to discuss any of the above information or to book an appointment.
To locate your nearest Maternal and Child Health Centre visit our children's services in Maribyrnong page
To book an appointment face to face or via telehealth, please phone 9688 0501 or submit a request for an appointment online
Current restrictions
Almost all restrictions have eased for fully vaccinated Victorians, but some COVID-19 risks still remain. There are things we can all do to make ourselves and others safer. As you live and work, remember these COVIDSafe principles:
- Face masks are required indoors (except at home) for everyone aged 8 and above at all times, unless an exception applies.
- We strongly recommend that you wear a face mask outdoors, if you can’t physically distance, have any symptoms, or if you are with people who may be vulnerable to COVID-19.
- Carry a mask when leaving home. See the Face masks page for information about where masks are required.
- Get your next COVID-19 vaccine dose as soon as you are eligible. Get vaccinated to protect yourself, your loved ones and your community. If you aren’t fully vaccinated, you’re at a much higher risk of going to hospital. Book an appointment today.
- If you have COVID-19 symptoms or if you have been advised to get tested by a contact, workplace or school, get a COVID-19 test and isolate until you get a negative result.
- If you don’t have symptoms and you’re not a contact, we recommend using a rapid antigen test before leaving home if you’re attending big events, sensitive settings or visiting vulnerable people.
- If you have COVID-19, or you are a household contact, you need to quarantine. If your symptoms get rapidly worse, please seek help. Visit the hospital if it’s an emergency. See Your COVID Checklist for what to do.
- You can reduce risks by maintaining 1.5 metre distance from others where possible, using hand sanitiser and practising good hygiene.
- Ventilation and air filtration helps. Consider opening windows to let the fresh air blow through or catching up with friends outside.
- Remember to check in everywhere every time using the Service Victoria app.
- Victorians are encouraged to work from home if possible and stick to seated service inside hospitality venues and use dancefloors in well-ventilated outdoor areas.
For further details about current restrictions visit the coronavirus website.
Getting tested
To find your nearest testing site and to view wait times visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/where-get-tested-covid-19
To assist with the collection of information prior to being tested, it is now recommended that you register via the above link, if possible, prior to attending a test site.
Getting vaccinated
You can vaccinated at a vaccination centre, GP or Pharmacy or a local vaccination pop-up hub. For more information please visit Where to get your COVID-19 Vaccination.
Victoria's Roadmap: Delivering the National Plan
The Victorian Government has released a roadmap to opening by outlining the easing of restrictions in stages for metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.
The dates outlined in the roadmap are based on the vaccination rates meeting projected targets. All Victorians have a part to play and we encourage everyone to get vaccinated.
The roadmap is subject to change and the dates are indicative only. Visit the coronavirus website for more information about Victoria’s Roadmap: Delivering the National Plan.
More information
For the latest information about COVID-19 visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au or www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus. Council monitors these websites which help inform the information made available via this webpage.
Maribyrnong City Council Food Relief and Support
Council has an information and referral service, providing grocery vouchers and material relief to eligible residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the City of Maribyrnong.
It provides information, referral to local emergency relief and wellbeing services, food relief in the form of grocery vouchers and some material aid.
Contact the Community Strengthening team to see what support is available to you.
You can call 9688 0434 Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 3.30pm (except public holidays), or email Community.Strengthening@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
For all other Council related enquiries please call our Customer Service team on 9688 0200 between 8.30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday except public holidays.
Testing sites
To locate your nearest testing site please visit the DHHS website.
New testing sites and hours of operation are regularly updated so we recommend, where possible, contacting the testing site before attending.
You can also view waiting times at various testing sites via the DHHS website to assist in choosing the testing site that's right for you.
COVID-19 financial hardship
To support those in our community directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Council has developed a COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy.
If you are experiencing financial hardship please read the policy to find out what support is available to you.
For more information about the Policy visit our COVID-19 Financial Hardship webpage. If you would like to discuss the options available to suit your individual circumstances contact us on 9688 0200.
Maternal and child health appointments
From Monday 8 November all maternal and child health appointments will be conducted face to face, unless a telehealth alternative has been pre-arranged.
When attending a face to face appointment you will be asked a series of questions relating to COVID-19. Depending on your responses it may be necessary to reschedule your appointment to a new time via telehealth.
Only one adult will be permitted to be in attendance per child and masks must be worn at all times unless proof of a valid medical exemption exists. You must check in via the Services Victoria App available upon entry.
Council appreciates your patience and support as we continue to provide these essential services to our community. Please contact us on 9688 0501 to discuss any of the above information or to book an appointment.
To locate your nearest Maternal and Child Health Centre visit our children's services in Maribyrnong page
To book an appointment face to face or via telehealth, please phone 9688 0501 or submit a request for an appointment online
Immunisation appointments
Face to face immunisation appointments will continue during the lockdown.
Everyone attending these appointments must:
- be in good health and not be displaying any known symptoms of COVID-19.
- wear a fitted face mask for the duration of the appointment.
- register via the QR code before access to the building is granted.
- not have been deemed a close personal contact of a person with COVID-19.
- not have visited an exposure site.
When attending appointments at the Footscray Town Hall attendees will be required to press a buzzer at the entrance before access is granted.
Appointments are available at the following locations:
Day
|
Location
|
|
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
|
Footscray Town Hall
Community Services Building
61 Napier Street, Footscray
|
|
Thursday
|
Braybrook Community Hub
107 - 139 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook
|
|
Friday
|
CLOSED
|
To make an appointment:
Where to get support and assistance
There are many organisations providing support and assistance to those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Below is a list of some local support services that you can reach out to if you are finding it difficult during this time.
Food and material aid
Organisation
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Description
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Contact
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Wesley Outreach
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Food parcels are available by appointment only. No Interest Loans (NILS) Service is available by phone assessment only.
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9689 3515
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St Vincent de Paul Sou Van
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If you are looking for assistance with food, a designated call centre has been established to take your calls. Over the phone, St Vincent de Paul will determine your situation and make a personal arrangement of how they can reach you with these essentials.
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1800 305 330
Monday–Friday 10am to 3pm
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Salvation Army
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The Salvation Army is providing takeaway only services for community meals from its Sunshine office at 42 Devonshire Rd, Sunshine. Arrive at 6pm and a take away meal will be provided.
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9364 9335
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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
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The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre continues to offer Foodbank and community meals.
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9326 6066
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Housing services
| Organisation |
Description |
Contact
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Unison Housing
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Provides Intake Assessment and Planning (IAP) Services for the western region. Unison is operating as normal through phone contact only.
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9689 2777
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Launch Housing
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Launch Housing’s mobile outreach teams, crisis centres and other services continue to help people experiencing homelessness.
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1800 825 955
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Counselling services
| Organisation |
Description
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Contact |
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cohealth
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cohealth is providing an online counselling service.
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9448 5502
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Orygen Youth Health
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Specialist mental health services for young people aged 15 to 24.
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9966 9100
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Family violence support
| Organisation |
Description
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Contact
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Women’s Health West
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Women’s Health West is continuing to deliver essential services to women and children who experience family violence. They also continue to follow up Victoria Police referrals following incidents of family violence.
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9689 9588
(9am to 5pm)
1800 015 188
(all other hours)
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Other support services
| Service |
Description
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Contact
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Emergency relief packages
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Working with Red Cross and Foodbank, Council is redeploying staff to assist with the delivery of emergency relief packages to people in mandatory self-isolation, who have little or no food, and no network of family and friends to support them.
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1800 675 398
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