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With infections and re-infections of COVID-19 still occurring out in the community, there is no better time than the present to stock up on essential rapid antigen tests, the quick and convenient way to detect COVID-19.
As part of its “We’re on a roll”campaign, the Western Australian State Government is making up to 20 free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) available to all university staff and students in WA.
The tests can be picked up from our WA campuses and venues from Monday 25 July 2022.
Frequently asked questions
Individually packed nasal rapid antigen tests will be available.
Each student and staff member can collect 20 RATs. Please bring a reusable shopping bag or similar to carry the 20 individual tests. We also recommend wearing a mask and sanitising your hands before and after you collect your tests.
RATs will be available from Monday July 25 2022 at the beginning of Semester 2.
Perth Campus
Curtin Connect B102 Pod A – available Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (Tuesdays from 9:30am)
Curtin Midland B960.101, available Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4pm
Kalgoorlie Campus
Kalgoorlie Campus Library, Printer Area, available Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
Yes.
No. The free tests are only available for Curtin students and staff.
No. It is recommended you have RATs available to test if you have come into contact with someone who has COVID-19 or you are feeling unwell. COVID-19 is with us for the foreseeable future and you can contract it multiple times. Regular testing limits transmission of the virus, helping to keep your friends, family and those particularly at risk safe and well.
Yes. COVID-19 is with us for the foreseeable future and you can contract it multiple times. Regular testing limits transmission of the virus, helping to keep your friends, family and those particularly at risk safe and well.
If you have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19 or you are feeling unwell it is important that you test regularly. Regular testing limits transmission of the virus, helping to keep your friends, family and those particularly at risk safe and well. If you are a close contact with no symptoms you need to undertake a daily RAT, wear a mask at all times to leave isolation and avoid high risk settings.
A friend or carer can collect on your behalf. Please ask them to attend Curtin Connect B102 L1 Pod A, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (Tuesdays from 9:30am).
There are 20 individually packaged RATs to collect. A reusable shopping bag or similar would be suitable.
No. At this stage there are only 20 RATs available for each Curtin student and staff member.
We are arranging regular restocking, so you can try again later. Alternatively, you can try at any of the other locations.
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No. The tests being given to Curtin students and staff have not been withdrawn from sale.
Need more information?
If your question was not answered above, students and staff members can direct their questions to Curtin Connect.
