Victoria, to bring back everything you love and miss, there’s one thing we can all do — get vaccinated. A double dose means you can get back to all the places and the people you love. Safely.

This year, celebrate safely and plan with COVID-19 in mind.

TGA approves COVID-19 vaccine booster doses

On 27 October 2021 the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) provisionally approved a booster dose of the Comirnaty (Pfizer) COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 18 years and older.

Ten cities with outstanding achievements in the implementation of the learning city strategy received the UNESCO Learning Cities Award 2021 on 27 October 2021, the first day of the fifth International Conference on Learning Cities in Yeonsu (Republic of Korea). Whether they are megacities or smaller urban areas, all of the awardees have shown how learning opportunities empower citizens of all ages when suitable policies and programmes are put in place.

As Victoria reopens, you will have to show proof of full vaccination when checking in to places outside the home. You will need a COVID-19 vaccination certificate to go to a restaurant or café, or to visit the hairdresser. Many people will need their certificate for work. How to get a certificate? Getting an online myGOV account is the best way. It’s safe and secure. Go to the website my.gov.au to create an account or sign in. From your myGov account you’ll need to link

Record numbers of Australians are getting vaccinated for COVID-19 and with restrictions easing in some locations, accessing proof of COVID-19 vaccinations is becoming increasingly important. The Services Australia website also includes tailored guidance for Australians to set up their online accounts and access and store their vaccination proof. For more information or to provide feedback on the resources you can visit http://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/covidvaccineproof Get proof COVID19 – Armenian Get proof COVID19 – Assyrian Get proof COVID19 – Bengali Get proof COVID19 – Bosnian Get proof COVID19 –

To protect our family and community, stay home, get tested at the first sign of symptoms, and get vaccinated as soon as you can. COVID-19 is spreading in homes and workplaces. If you do get COVID-19, or you’ve been in contact with someone who has, then you need to stay home and isolate. There’s financial help available if you’re worried about missing work. If you break the rules to see a group of friends, then you increase the risk of bringing COVID-19 home and infecting

Over half of Wyndham women and people with a cervix are missing out on lifesaving cervical screening. Look after your health, speak to your doctor or nurse to book your test. Find out more about cervical screening at: www.cancervic.org.au/cervical If you’re aged 25-74, you need a Cervical Screening Test every five years, even if you have had the HPV vaccine. One test every five years could save your life. Cervical screening is the best way to stay healthy for you and your family, and your best

Your doctor or pharmacist can help you with any questions you may have about the COVID-19 vaccine  To keep our state safe, get informed and get vaccinated.  For more information, visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/(language) or call the COVID-19 hotline on 1800 675 398 and press 0 for an interpreter. Arabic Chinese – Cantonese Chinese – Mandarin Chinese – Hakka Croatian Greek Italian Khmer Macedonian Punjabi Russian Spanish Turkish Vietnamese