Contact tracing (BHS staff only)

Quarantine yourself at home or in your accommodation until 14 days after you were last in contact with the infectious person.

• You MUST NOT leave your accommodation except to seek medical attention or in an emergency.
• You should stay in a different room to other people as much as possible. Sleep in a separate bedroom and use a separate bathroom if available.
• Do not use public transport or taxi services.
• Get others, such as friends or family who are not required to be quarantined, to get food or other necessities for you.
  • If you have difficulties getting food or necessities call the coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398 and select option 3 for support.
• Please keep Triple Zero (000) for emergencies only.

Hotels for Heroes

If you cannot safely isolate at home, please contact Ange Turley to discuss emergency accommodation in Ballarat: 0466 772 774

It is preferable you get tested through the BHS system.

• This can be done online
• Or through Sharepoint, if you are on a BHS computer or have remote access.
• Or you can call 5320 8889 after 9am

(When calling, press nine (9) as prompted, you will then be in what seems a silent queue, however, please stay on the line even though it seems no one is answering.)

Alternatively, there are several options for getting tested in the community.
UFS Respiratory Clinic requires an appointment; they DO NOT provide a walk-in service.

UFS Respiratory Clinic:
Appointment required
309 Dana Street (Cnr Doveton Street South), Ballarat   
Phone 03 4311 1571
Book Online
Monday to Friday, 09:00am – 5:30pm
Saturday and Sunday, 09:00am – 4:00pm

4Cyte Pathology Ballarat COVID-19 Collections
No appointment needed - just come in during opening hours
630 Skipton Street, Redan
Monday to Friday, 08:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday, Closed 

You need to get tested:

• If you become symptomatic

Having any of a sore throat, cough, runny or stuffy nose, loss of sense of taste or smell, headache, shortness of breath, vomiting, or diarrhea means you should get tested as soon as possible.

• If you are advised to by the contract tracing team

For example, if you receive an SMS text message or phone call from the BHS Contact Tracing team.

• On day 11 of your isolation period

This means 11 days after you last had contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus.