Stockland Shopping Centre opens hub for vaccine bookings

Gladstone residents will be able to book their free COVID-19 vaccination at Stockland Shopping Centre.

Stockland Gladstone will have a kiosk for Covid vaccine bookings.

Gladstone residents will be able to book their free COVID-19 vaccination at Stockland Shopping Centre from Tuesday.

Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd said the Australian Government’s pop-up kiosks helped people, particularly senior Australians and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, book in for their COVID-19 vaccination.

“They are also for people who have questions about eligibility, the booking process or are looking for general information on the COVID-19 vaccines,” Mr O’Dowd said.

Gladstone residents who visit the kiosks will be assisted by registered nurses and translators to help explain information in the most common languages in that community.

The government is committed to making a COVID-19 vaccine available to everyone in Australia.

“Gladstone residents can be proud of the significant role they have played in supporting our community’s successful response to the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said.

“The next step in combating the pandemic is widespread vaccination.

“Vaccination will protect all Australians, especially older Australians, who are at most risk of severe illness and possibly death from COVID-19.

“Every person who is vaccinated will be helping to protect the health of their family, friends and community and take the first stop in the plan to move away from lockdowns as people are increasingly protected by the vaccine.”

The pop-up vaccination kiosk is located inside the Stockland Shopping Centre Gladstone (CML006, Opposite Jay Jays) at Dawson Highway and Philip Street, West Gladstone and open seven days a week.

People can check their eligibility and book an appointment at australia.gov.au