Multicultural communities call for more support amid struggle using rapid antigen tests

Rapid Antigen Test

As Australia moves towards more of a DIY COVID world, multicultural leaders fear the new expected independence is leaving their communities without the extra support they need.

Recent changes to quarantine and isolation rules in Victoria have created a greater reliance on rapid antigen tests (RAT).

However, with English-only instructions included in the tests, culturally and linguistically diverse communities (CALD) are left confused and without access to the same protections against the virus. The government is being urged to create universally usable pictograms with test instructions.

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