The State Government has announced a Covid-19 vaccination pop up clinic at Healesville Sanctuary for disadvantaged Victorian children.
It’s one of nine locations across Melbourne which will administer up to 100 doses each weekend, starting on Saturday 12 February.
The site won’t be accepting walk ins, it will be by invitation only, as the Health Department and Department of Families, Fairness and Housing has identified children with potential access issues.
Minister for Health Martin Foley said it’s a special offer to help vulnerable children and families get vaccinated.
“We know needles can be a bit daunting for kids, but the young ones that come to our vaccination centres they are entering an enchanted forest of protection,” he said.
“We’re proud to have established Australia’s most diverse and successful COVID-19 vaccination program – one that recognises access issues and builds solutions by listening directly to experts and community groups.”
The pop-ups for kids – or ‘K-pops’ – will be enchanted forest-themed vaccination centres, like other state children specific clinics.
