COVID-19 Testing Clinics

If you have any of these symptoms, however mild, you should seek advice and get tested.

• fever, chills or sweats, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, loss or change in sense of smell or taste.

Drive Through Testing Clinics - No Appointment 

Additional large drive through COVID testing clinics are available at;

• Northeast Health Wangaratta - Wangaratta - call 1800 324 942 (8am - 4pm by appointment only)
• Albury Wodonga Health - Wodonga - call 1800 675 398 (8am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday by appointment only)

Walk in Testing Clinics 

When making an appointment please register online first

How to register for your COVID-19 Test;

Scan the QR code or click on the QR code below to access Complete the registration form Receive a unique registration number (URN) via SMS Present your URN to staff when booking your appointment Pre-registering saves time at your appointment If you dont have access to smart phone or computer, please just call to make an appointment.

Call to make an appointment

• Visitors and community members must call ahead to make an appointment.
• Please give your Registration URN (if you have one) to the nurse when booking your appointment
• You will be given further directions when you book your appointment.
• Please be patient as you wait for your test. 
• Aggressive or abusive behaviour towards testing staff will not be tolerated.

Why use the COVID-19 Testing Registration Form?

• Completing the COVID-19 Testing Registration Form saves you time at the testing site.
• The details you provide can be accessed by authorised staff at the testing site using your unique registration number.
• You can use your unique registration number for multiple tests.
• Your unique registration number is valid for 90 days.

Remember:

• Registration is optional. If you do not register you can always provide your details when you arrive at a testing site.
• If you are under the age of 18 you will be asked to provide details of your parent orguardian.
• You are encouraged to nominate a mobile phone number as your contact.
• Make sure you enter your information accurately. Check the spelling of your name,date of birth and mobile phone number.
• If you want to change any details in the form after it has been submitted, you will need to complete a new COVID-19 Testing Registration Form.

Pre-departure tests for visitors to Victoria’s snow and Alpine resorts

On 27 July 2021, the Victorian Premier announced an easing of restrictions across Victoria as of 11.59pm 27 July 2021. This includes pre-departure testing requirements for those visiting snow and alpine resorts.​

To support the safe operations of Victoria’s Alpine industry and snow season, pre-departure testing is required for all individuals aged 12 years and over, visiting any Victorian alpine resorts (unless they have an exemption). This means, before entering an alpine resort, they will require a COVID-19 test and receipt of a negative result within 72 hours for visitors and within 7 days for people who work in an alpine resort.

Testing requirement for visitors who do not work in an alpine resort:

• In accordance Directions of the Chief Health Officer, all individuals aged 12 years and over, visiting any Victorian alpine resorts must have evidence of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result within 72 hours before entering an alpine resort.
• This requirement is for both Metropolitan and Regional residents.

Testing requirement for people who work in an alpine resort but live elsewhere:

• In accordance Directions of the Chief Health Officer, all individuals aged 12 years and over, who work in any Victorian alpine resorts must have evidence of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result within 7 days before entering an alpine resort.
• This requirement is for both Metropolitan and Regional residents.

Exemptions

• Anyone who lives within an alpine resort will be exempt from the testing requirement.
• Children who need to enter an alpine resort to go to school (education not ski school), and those transporting them, are also exempt from the testing requirement.
• Essential service workers, undertaking emergency services or services to ensure the provision of telecommunications, critical infrastructure, critical supplies, essential prevention and recovery from emergencies or essential public services, including services provided by emergency workers, child protection workers and time-critical essential services provided by healthcare workers and care facility workers

Isolation advice:  No isolation required unless symptomatic, close contact, outbreak exposure or unless otherwise advised by DH. ​

Further information

• How will results be communicated? COVID results will be provided to clients via text message. No additional clearance letters are required. Test results may take up to 48 hours to be processed. 
• Where should testing occur? Pre-departure testing can be accessed at most COVID-19 testing sites in Victoria. Commonwealth GP respiratory clinics do not accept testing for people who do not have symptoms unless a Tier 1 or 2 exposure. We recommend you visit your local pathology clinic, public hospital or drive through testing facilities. For the latest testing locations and operating hours visit Where to get tested page. Please note, testing should be done pre-departure where you reside and not on arrival in the Alpine area. Testing is free and is available to anyone, regardless of their citizen or residency status.