Interconnect Healthcare is pleased to partner with the Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) in supporting vulnerable community members in the Monash local government area.

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The Vulnerable People Vaccination Program is an Australian Government funded initiative, supporting vulnerable populations to access the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Eligibility

People eligible for an in-reach vaccination service include but are not limited to:

• those who are experiencing homelessness, including those living on the streets, in emergency accommodation, boarding houses or between temporary shelters;

• those who do not have a Medicare card or are not eligible for Medicare;

• people with a disability or who are frail and cannot leave home (homebound individuals);

• people in rural and remote areas with limited healthcare options, including those who cannot travel to a regional centre;

• First Nations Peoples;

• people living in and remote communities;

• culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse people, especially asylum seekers and refugees and those in older age groups who may find it difficult to use other vaccination services;

• children aged 5-11 who have complex needs, who are not captured by another suitable vaccination channel, and

• any other vulnerable groups identified as requiring dedicated support to access vaccinations.

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Referral Process

To refer, please click here to complete our referral form. Once we have received a referral, a vaccination provider will contact the homebound person (or nominated contact person) to schedule a time for the in-reach home visit.

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Further enquiries

If you require more information, please contact admin@interconnecthealthcare.com.au

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