COVID-19 update

Government restrictions have eased across Victoria.

Centralised Kinder Registration

Registrations are now open for each of our Shire's seven kindergartens. To enrol your three or four year old in kinder, visit

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information

For the latest and most up-to-date information about Government restrictions visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

Get tested

If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, you must get tested. You can make an appointment to get tested at the Maryborough District Health Service by calling the Fever Clinic on 5461 0362.

For more information on testing, including testing locations outside of Maryborough, visit https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/where-gettested-covid-19

Get vaccinated

We have partnered with Maryborough District Health Service to open a Community Vaccination Hub at the Community Hub at 48 Burns Street, Maryborough.

Residents can book in to get their COVID-19 vaccination by calling 5461 0300 between 8.30am and 12noon, Monday to Friday.

For more information, visit www.mdhs.vic.gov.au/covid-clinic/

You can also make an appointment for vaccination clinics outside of Maryborough by contacting the Coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398.

Continue to monitor the exposure sites here: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-sites

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Changes to Council services and facilities

Unsure what Council services have changed due to recent restrictions? Click here for the latest information.

About COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

For the latest, most up-to-date information on COVID-19 visit the Department of Health and Human Services website.

What is Council doing in response to COVID-19?

Central Goldfields Shire Council has a key role in emergency management. In the current pandemic situation we are focusing on what we can do to reduce the impact of COVID-19 for our organisation and in our community.

Community Support

There are many local community organisations and services providing support and assistance for all the community members during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit this page for more information.

Business Support

We understand that our local businesses are facing financial challenges as a result of the COVID-19. Visit this page for business-specific information and resources.

Mental Health Support

If you're concerned about COVID-19 situation or distressed and worried about being in isolation. Or do you know someone who needs some support? Visit this page for a list of mental health support services available to access.

Council Financial Support Measures

Central Goldfields Shire Council has extending its financial support measures to assist ratepayers, businesses and community groups with the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

Indigenous communities

COVID-19 information for our Indigenous communities.

Resources for Families

Looking for resources to help your children understand COVID-19? Or perhaps you are looking for ways to keep your children entertained while you are home. We've got you covered!

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Community Connectors

We have joined the Community Activation and Social Isolation (CASI) initiative to help support local residents who are feeling lonely or isolated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

CALD Community Information

Coronavirus community information for Indigenous and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse.

Be Kind Central Goldfields

We’re jumping on board the Ballarat Council Be Kind campaign. We're all in this together so, as part of the campaign, we'll feature initiatives that help support and connect our community during this difficult time.

Third Parties Using Council Facilities

Maintaining your property for emergency purposes

Melbourne residents living under COVID-19 restrictions require a permit to travel to regional Victoria to maintain their property for emergency purposes.

Central Goldfields Shire Council acknowledges the ancestors and descendants of the Dja Dja Wurrung. We acknowledge that their forebears are the Traditional Owners of the area we are on and have been for many thousands of years. The Djaara have performed age old ceremonies of celebration, initiation and renewal. We acknowledge their living culture and their unique role in the life of this region.