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Support Free RATs
New website – Ratbag, 1 August 2022
Free RATs
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On 31 July 2022 the government ended the free RATs program for welfare recipients and other concession card holders.
This harms everyone who needs the program, but people who have to do activities to get their Centrelink payment are particularly at risk. A positive COVID test is required to avoid payment suspension when isolating and PCR tests have become increasingly hard to get. Without a RAT many welfare recipients will be forced to choose between leaving home while contagious or losing their poverty payment.
Make a donation to help us send free RATs to folks who can’t afford them.
do you have access to cheap or wholesale RATs?
We are currently paying retail prices for COVID tests. If you or someone you know is able to assist with arranging a purchase or donation of RATs please get in touch via hello@ratbag.org.
what if we have funds leftover after fulfilling requests?
We will be updating this website with information about funds raised and the value of RATs dispersed. If the amount in balance is significantly higher than demand we will identify and contribute to community health organisations that reflect the values and aims of this project.