Somali Australian Council of Victoria (SACOV) in Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia | Community organisation

Somali Australian Council of Victoria (SACOV)

Locality: Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 8582 9514

Address: The Harmony Centre, 48 The Mall, Heidelberg West 3081 Heidelberg, VIC, Australia

Website: http://sacov.org.au

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23.01.2022 IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM VICTORIA GOVERNMENT As you are aware there is an outbreak in the northern suburbs focused on the following suburbs: Roxburgh Park... Dallas Preston West Heidelberg Broadmeadows I am seeking your support to get the messages out to the communities in these suburbs to get tested. The testing stations are below. It is really important that we get tested, and that the people with positive cases provide full information of their whereabouts for contact tracing purposes. Please also let us know if there are additional supports for the members. We need to make sure they are supported. Key Messages Any residents of Dallas, Roxburgh Park, Broadmeadows, Preston and West Heidelberg who are experiencing symptoms are urged to be tested for coronavirus. Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an illness that has affected all communities in Victoria. Anybody can get coronavirus (COVID-19) if they have contact with a person. Testing sites have been set up at various locations. To find one near you visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/where-get-tested-covid-19 What are the symptoms of coronavirus? If you have any of the symptoms, however mild, you should get tested. An online self-assessment tool is available. The symptoms to watch out for are: Loss or change in sense of smell or taste Fever Chills or sweats Cough Sore throat Shortness of breath Runny nose In certain circumstances headache, muscle soreness, stuffy nose, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea may also be considered. Where you can get tested Children aged five years and over can be tested at a pop-up testing location. Children under five years can get tested at hospital respiratory clinics and GP respiratory clinics. Testing is free. The following pop up testing locations have been opened in this area and are open every day 1. Banyule Community Health, West Heidelberg, from 10am to 4pm; 2. Northland Shopping Centre, from Monday 19 to Sunday 25 October, from 9am to 5pm; and 3. Roxburgh Park Youth and Recreation Centre, from 9am to 12:30pm and 1pm to 5pm. Information about getting tested Getting tested helps keep your family and community safe. The coronavirus (COVID-19) test is free for everyone. The testing clinic does not need to know your visa status. If you are worried about losing income while you wait for your test results, you may be eligible for a $450 payment. If you test positive or are a close contact of a confirmed case, you may be eligible for a $1,500 payment. Information about coronavirus (COVID-19) and getting tested is available in more than 50 languages.

23.01.2022 The President of Somali Australian Council of Victoria Mr. Jabiri Ali's COVID-19 message to the Somali Community

22.01.2022 How to do the COVID-19 Test.

20.01.2022 Honouring extraordinary Victorians for their service to our multicultural society, Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence recognise the outstanding achie...vements of people and organisations who strengthen multiculturalism across 15 categories. The awards are proudly coordinated by the Victorian Multicultural Commission, on behalf of the Victorian Government. See more

20.01.2022 Get Tested, save lives. Todays Covid-19 test at Heidelberge Mall

17.01.2022 Covid-19 Mental Health Awareness Campaign (Somali, English Caption)

16.01.2022 Ka hortagga Xatooyada Guryaha

13.01.2022 Reminder that we have a BBQ for the community next Saturday at Malahang Park

12.01.2022 Ka Hortagga Xatooyada Baabuurta

12.01.2022 Baarinaanku wuu sii socondoonaa Inshaa Allaah. Haddaad calaamadaha COVID-19 isku aragto ama aad iska shakido, fadlan isasoo baar. Baaritaanka waxaad ka heleysaa goobahan hoos ku xusan. Bell St Mall COVID-19 POP-Up Clinic (outside Shop 48): 10am - 5pm Malahang Reserve COVID-19 Pop-Up Clinic: 10am - 5pm #COVID-19 Walk-In Testing Clinic WEST HEIDELBERG (21 Alamein Rd), 7 days: 10am 4pm. ... Drive-Thru Testing Clinic - GREENSBOROUGH (Civic Drive), 7 days: 9am - 4pm. If you have coronavirus symptoms, or you are worried, get tested. For more information, visit www.bchs.org.au See more

11.01.2022 Day 3 of testing at Heidelberg Mall.

08.01.2022 Thanks to all the wonderful people that came today to get tested. Our clinic teams will be back on site tomorrow: Bell St Mall COVID-19 POP-Up Clinic (outside Shop 48): 10am - 5pm Malahang Reserve COVID-19 Pop-Up Clinic: 10am - 5pm #COVID-19 Walk-In Testing Clinic WEST HEIDELBERG (21 Alamein Rd), 7 days: 10am 4pm. ... Drive-Thru Testing Clinic - GREENSBOROUGH (Civic Drive), 7 days: 9am - 4pm. If you have coronavirus symptoms, or you are worried, get tested. For more information, visit www.bchs.org.au Banyule Community Health Himilo Community Connect

07.01.2022 COVID-19 Test at the Mall

06.01.2022 I just got tested, it was easy and fast.

04.01.2022 Fariin wacyigelin ah oo ku Saabsan COVID-19

03.01.2022 Sheikh Abdi Nur's COVID-19 Message to the Somali Community.

03.01.2022 I tested positive to Covid-19 couple of months ago. I am testing myself again today.