Coronavirus

As we learn to live with COVID-19, unexpected delays or cancellations of our services, classes, and events may occur.

Please be patient with our staff. We are committed to creating the best outcomes for everyone.

General Coronavirus information 

Visit the State Government Coronavirus website for the latest information.

Information is regularly updated and provides health and medical advice for: 

Information about travel restrictions is on the Smartraveller website

For all other information, contact the Coronavirus helpline on 1800 020 080

Vaccination information

City of Kingston supports vaccination.

Find out more about COVID-19 vaccinations and details of local vaccination centres.  

Community RAT program

Free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) are now available for community members to collect at the following Council locations:

If you have symptoms or have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19, please do not collect RATs until you are well.

For more information about getting tested and reporting a positive RAT result, visit the Department of Health website, or call the Coronavirus helpline on 1800 675 398.

Business support

A range of support and COVID-19 resources are available for Kingston businesses.

Find out how Kingston’s Business team are supporting businesses in their recovery, including:

Community support

To ensure our community is supported and connected, the following services are available:

AccessCare

Support services for the elderly/people with disability including: 

  • personal care services 
  • delivered meals 
  • urgent home modifications and home maintenance 
  • welfare checks

Community Support Hotline

Phone our friendly team during business hours on 1300 653 356 if you are facing difficulty, looking for information or need a little extra support.

Rates assistance 

We encourage anyone experiencing significant hardship to contact us to discuss available options. 

Pensioner rate rebate

A discount of $120 on annual rates to help support our elderly, in addition to the Victorian Government concession.