Maryborough District Health Service’s COVID vaccination clinic is on the move, ready to be up and running from the Central Goldfields Community Hub from next week.

Originally set up at the Maryborough Hospital’s Wellness Centre, from Monday locals will be able to receive their vaccinations from the hub located on Burns Street near the council offices and railway station.

The clinic is shifting to allow the Orange Door network, which provides family violence support, to set up in the Wellness Centre as it’s due to provide services from September.

MDHS acting CEO David Edwards said the move will ensure locals have easy access to the vaccine.

“MDHS is excited to be able to partner with Central Goldfields Shire in providing vaccination services to the Maryborough community,” he said.

“The new location at the Com-munity Hub ensures the community continues to have easy access to this critical vaccination service that is helping keep us all safe.”

The clinic has already adminis-tered more than 5000 doses to community members.

The hospital is currently offering both Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccinations for those aged over 40 who are eligible.

Although the Federal Government this week announced anyone aged over 18 can now receive the AstraZeneca jab if they choose, MDHS will only provide vaccinations, including Pfizer, for those aged over 40 who are eligible.

Those under 40 seeking the AstraZeneca vaccine can request the shot from their GP.

The Community Hub is located at 48 Burns Street.

The vaccination clinic will be open Monday to Friday and appointments must be made by contacting MDHS on 5461-0300.

For more information visit https://mdhs.vic.gov.au/covid-clinic/.

To find out if you’re eligible, visit https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility.