Free Rapid Antigen Tests for veterans
Since 24 January 2022, Veteran Card holders can access COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for free through participating community pharmacies across Australia. The program is due to end on 31 July 2022.
Gold, White and Orange Card holders can access up to ten tests over a three-month period, to a maximum of five tests per month.
Veterans will need to attend the participating pharmacy in person and present their Veteran Card to receive the amount of tests required, noting the limit up to five tests in any month.
If you do not have a Veteran Card, you may still be able to access free tests if you have a:
- Pension Concession Card
- Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card
- Health Care Card
- Low Income Health Card
Make sure to call your local pharmacy ahead of time to check if they have tests in stock and that they are participating.
If you have COVID-19 symptoms do not attend a pharmacy to collect rapid antigen tests. Go to a testing centre.
Any tests not sourced from a participating community pharmacy (e.g. if instead purchased from a supermarket) will not be covered by the Australian Government under your Veteran Card and it will be an out of pocket cost.
For more information, visit the Department of Health website.