COVID Vaccine Clinic

THINGS TO BRING/TO BE AWARE OF:

• Please turn up, follow the direction of staff and signage.
• Bring your Medicare card/ Bupa/OHS or visitors card.
• Bring a pen.
• Please wear your mask at all times.
• Practice safe social distancing at all times.

PLEASE DONT ATTEND IF:

• You dont intend on getting a vaccine at this clinic
• You are unwell with fever, cough, runny nose, or any other symptoms that could be from COVID-19
• You are awaiting COVID-19 test results
• You are a close contact of someone with COVID-19 and/or have recently been advised by NSW Health to isolate
• You have tested positive with COVID-19 and you are in isolation

Depending on which clinic you are attending it may be Astra Zeneca or Pfizer Vaccine.

Refer to the sections above to see which vaccine will be available at your clinic. Please note, you must have two of the same vaccine.

Medical Centre has been administering COVID-19 Vaccines since March 2021.

Pfizer FAQs

AstraZeneca FAQs

Any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person in the LGA that the clinic is run in, who is over 12, and has not received their first vaccination, or is past the minimum four (3) weeks wait from their first and may now receive their second vaccination, is able to attend this clinic.

People from the community can attend these clinics, however, priority will be given to those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, as these vaccines have been secured by Armajun Aboriginal Health Services.

Please only attend this clinic if you are receiving a vaccination – families and additional people should not attend with you.

Yes.

We will have a team of support workers on hand at each clinic to assist you in completing the relevant Medicare paperwork.

We’re working on a steady supply for the community.

The UNE Medical Centre has been administering COVID-19 vaccines since March of this year and has regular deliveries to maintain demand for current registered patients.

In addition to this, the Hon. Adam Marshall MP has worked with UNE to secure additional doses of Astra Zeneca the region, from over-supplied sources so that we are able to hold this clinic.

You can attend this clinic to receive your first or second COVID-19 vaccine.

Please note, if you are receiving your second vaccine, it must be the same vaccine as your first dose.

Please advise both reception and the immunisers of your vaccination status on arrival at the Medical Centre.

Pfizer FAQs

AsstraZeneca FAQs

UNE Medical Centre intends to hold repeat clinics and so there will be other opportunities to receive this vaccination.

These are free drop-in clinic open to all members of the community.

You need simply arrive at the clinics and complete the required forms;

• a patient registration form
• a COVID-19 vaccination consent form

Yes.

UNE Medical Centre intends to hold repeat clinics and so there will be other opportunities to receive this vaccination.

Please see above for more information.

For students remaining on UNE campus who require transport to and from the UNE Medical Centre, a free shuttle will be operating from from 8.30am and 3pm with two stops;

• UNE Directory Board near Wright College
• UNE Medical Centre

This service should complete a loop approximately every 15 minutes.

This bus can be tracked live on the UNE Safe App.

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No.

No booking is required for this clinic, please arrive and expect a wait.

No.

This is a walk-in clinic only.

On the day please expect a wait time, and bring the following items:

• Your Medicare card, OHSC (Bupa/Medibank/NIB) or any other form of OHSC card if you have one (remember – if you do not please do not let this stop you from attending).
• Your facemask. These should be worn at all times – including whilst we ask you to wait outside before entering the clinic.
• A pen – you will need to complete paperwork on arrival.

Other things you might want to consider bringing:

• Hat and/or sunscreen
• Water and/or snacks
• Umbrella – for shade
• Camp chair

We’re unsure of the wait time, however, we do anticipate one.

OSHC stands for Overseas Healthcare Card.

Please:

• Wear your face mask
• follow signage, staff, and COVID Marshal directions at all times
• Practice safe social distancing
• Sanitise your hands

As a drop-in centre, waiting times will vary.

STEP 1 | On arrival.

• You will be required to wait in the dedicated line
• You will be handed the required paperwork for you to complete whilst you wait and someone will be available to help.

STEP 2| Your details 

• When asked please line up (only those who will be receiving a vaccination – please not additional persons)
• Our medical receptionist will enter your details, and provide the date for your next clinic.

STEP 3 | Proceed to your immuniser

• When instructed, proceed to one of our immunisers to receive your vaccination.
• They will discuss common side-effects and any other concerns you may have.

STEP 3 | Wait

• Once you receive your vaccination, you must wait in the seated waiting area for 15 minutes before you may leave.

The whole process (after the wait) should not take more than 20 to 25 minutes.

Wait time may vary, depending on the time you arrive and the number of people in front of you.

Please be considerate and patient with everyone, including staff, clients, and guests.

The vaccine its self will take about 5 minutes and then you will be required to wait for 15 minutes of observation.

UNE Medical Centres GPs and nurses will be the immunisers at the clinic.

They will ensure;

• Your consent
• That you are  informed with the right information
• That appropriate pre-screening paperwork is completed
• That you’re okay after your vaccination – with a 15 minute wait time

We are aware that there are many people in the clinic LGAs and surrounding communities that have struggled to book in for a vaccination.

Our “drop-in” clinic is to help reduce the barriers that some people have experienced in obtaining their vaccination.

For all COVID rules and restrictions please visit NSW Health’s Website.

At our Armidale Clinic, we will have a Yazidi community member available to assist anyone in the community that requires translations and advice.

At all other clinics,  immunisers on site will have access to Translating & Interpreting Service via TIS National.

If you have any questions about the clinic or the vaccine, you should be able to find them here in this FAQ section.

When you attend on the day of the clinic, our team will be able to assist you with any personal questions in relation to your vaccination.

For all other COVID questions and guidelines, please visit the NSW Health Website.

Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) is a screening tool to help detect COVID-19 in people without any symptoms of COVID-19. The purpose is to create another safety measure for gatherings of people from both inside and outside the local LGA.