Cultural Centre's upcoming role as a vaccination clinic

Boonah Cultural Centre is set to play a cameo role as a COVID-19 vaccination clinic later this month.

In response to a request from West Moreton Health, Scenic Rim Regional Council will make the centre available as a clinic on the weekend of 26 to 27 February and waive the venue hire and associated fees.

Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen said Council was pleased to be able to assist in the continuing rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations across the region.

“I am delighted Queensland Health has supported our community in improving ease of access to COVID-19 vaccines through their pop-up clinics,” he said.

“We still have a way to go to reach the full 80 per cent vaccination coverage for the region so it’s important everyone plays a part and gets vaccinated to keep our community safe and our economy open.

Cr Christensen said Boonah Cultural Centre’s use as a vaccination clinic was one of many measures by Council to reduce the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Since 2020, Council has allocated $1 million for a range of measures in its economic stimulus packages to support the community and businesses impacted by COVID-19.

In late 2021, Council also communicated with the office of Queensland Premier Anastacia Palaszczuk about the impacts of COVID-19 restrictions on the community. The responses to the letters, which were read by Cr Christensen at Council’s Ordinary Meeting of 8 February can be viewed here.

“Council regards the waiving of fees for Boonah Cultural Centre’s use as a vaccination clinic as yet another investment in supporting the health and well-being of our community and local economy during this pandemic,” Division 5 Councillor Marshall Chalk said.

“I encourage members of the community who have not been vaccinated, or are eligible to receive a booster, to take advantage of the free clinic at Boonah this month.”