Understanding rapid antigen tests – Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District

Rapid antigen tests (RATs or RA tests) can be used to quickly check if you have COVID-19. They can provide a result quickly, usually within 15-30 minutes, and can be used at home.

When to use a rapid antigen test

Understanding rapid antigen tests

Who can get rapid antigen tests for free:
The following concession card holders can get up to 10 free rapid antigen tests over three months from a pharmacy:

Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
Department of Veteran’s Affairs Gold, White or Orange Card
Health Care Card
Low Income Health Card
Pensioner Concession Card.

If you are a contact of someone with COVID-19 or you have symptoms you can get a rapid antigen test from a testing centre.

Understanding rapid antigen tests

For more information visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/rapid-antigen-tests

	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District acknowledges the Yorta Yorta People of the land which comprises the Goulburn Valley. We pay respect to tribal Elders, past, present and emerging and we celebrate their continuing culture and acknowledge the memory of their ancestors.
	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District is a peak body whose mission is to promote and represent the social, cultural and economic well-being of ethnic communities in the Goulburn Valley Region through the provision of quality and innovative settlement, refugee support, community development, and information and advocacy services.