Rapid antigen tests

The University is helping our community access COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for a range of purposes.

To help detect and reduce transmission of COVID-19 in our community, the University is supporting students and staff with access to discounted rapid antigen tests (RATs) on campus for:

  • Regular testing following exposure to someone who has COVID-19
  • Clearance testing for people returning to campus as they recover from COVID-19
  • Voluntary routine testing by asymptomatic people for additional confidence and assurance

Students and staff may need to undertake asymptomatic testing to participate in activities in higher-risk settings as identified through local risk assessment – local areas will provide RATs if this is required.

Collection points – RATs and P2 masks

There are collection points on every campus.

Please do not come to campus to collect a test if you are unwell. Please ask someone to collect a test from campus on your behalf.

Find your local campus collection point:

Campus Building number Building name / location Operating times*
Parkville Various Vending machine locations and instructionsVarious
Ballarat   Campus Life Desk M–F, 8am – 4pm
Burnley   Reception M–F, 8.30am – 5.30pm
Creswick   Reception M–F, 8.15am – 4pm
Dookie 505 Reception M–F, 8.30am – 4.30pm
Hawthorn   442 Auburn Rd
Level 1, main entrance
M–F, 10am – 6pm
Shepparton   Rural Health, 49 Graham St
Reception
M–F, 9am – 5pm
Southbank 863 The Hub
Vending machine near ground floor toilets –
location and instructions
Building hours
Wangaratta   Campus Life Desk  
Werribee 418 Learning and Teaching Building
Vending machine near walkway to Parasitology Building –
location and instructions
Building hours
* In-person collection points will be closed on University holidays and may offer reduced hours during non-teaching periods.

More information

  • How and when should I use a RAT?
  • Performing the test

    Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the specific test kit.

    Read taking the test for more information.

  • After the test

    Positive test result

    Please follow our guidance for COVID-19 cases to access the latest health advice and support options.

    • Seek medical advice as required.
    • If you are having serious symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, call 000.

    Negative result

    If you receive a negative result but have symptoms, please do not attend any University location until your symptoms resolve and/or you have a diagnosis that is deemed non-infectious by a GP/specialist.

  • Test disposal
    • If your RAT was negative, throw away all your kit components in your household rubbish bin.
    • If your RAT was positive, place all the kit components into a separate bag, seal the bag and throw into the rubbish.