COVID-19 testing on the Gold Coast

If you have any respiratory/cold/flu-like symptoms, such as cough, fever, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny/stuffy nose, fatigue or lack of taste or smell you may be at risk of having contracted COVID-19. There are a number of COVID-19 testing options on the Gold Coast and it is important that you get tested, to ensure you get the care you need and to stop the spread to your family or to the community.

If you have symptoms, no matter how mild, stay home, don’t go to work, school or the shops, and get tested as quickly as possible.

There are a number of options for Gold Coast residents and visitors to be assessed and tested for COVID-19.

Gold Coast COVID-19 testing options include:

• Respiratory Clinics are Commonwealth funded clinics, supported by Gold Coast Primary Health Network, providing a safe environment for assessment and testing of respiratory symptoms including COVID-19, located at Burleigh Waters, Upper Coomera, Hope Island and Nerang.

  The Commonwealth Government with support from Gold Coast Primary Health Network, has helped establish GP led local respiratory clinics, which offers a safe environment for dedicated assessment and testing. These clinics provide a thorough assessment of any respiratory symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath etc.) and can also test for COVID-19.

  Referrals: There are no referrals required.

  Bookings: Bookings are essential.

  Cost: Free.

  Where:

  Clinic details	Hours	To Book
  Burleigh Cove Respiratory Clinic Shop 13/109 West Burleigh Road, Burleigh Waters	Monday to Friday, 7am-9pm, Saturday 7am-4pm and Sunday 8am to 12pm	Online at HotDoc or burleighcrc.com.au or call 0410 831 919
  Haan – Upper Coomera Respiratory Clinic Ground Floor, Shop 6/21 Coomera Grand Drive, Upper Coomera	Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5.20pm and Saturday, 9.30am-1.30pm	Online at HotDoc or call 07 5529 7125
  Hope Island Respiratory Clinic 10 Santa Barbara Road, Hope Island	Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 1pm-5pm, Tuesday, 1pm-5.15pm and Saturday, 8am-12.15pm	Online at HotDoc or call 07 5563 5151
  Kalwun Nerang Respiratory Clinic 14 Nerang Street, Nerang Criteria/Details: This clinic is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families and vulnerable people. Patients are to phone ahead to book an appointment.	Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4pm	Online at HotDoc, call 0455 026 553 or for more information visit the Kalwun website or see the Kulwan COVID-19 Clinic Flyer

• General Practitioners (GPs) may conduct testing for COVID-19 or provide referrals to pathology clinics or other options for testing. Telehealth consultations may be available to discuss symptoms.

  Some general practices are able to conduct testing for COVID-19 or can refer patients to dedicated pathology clinics for testing including drive through pathology testing options, or recommend other options. Telehealth consultations may be available to discuss any symptoms. Patients should call the practice in advance to discuss their options.

  Find your local general practititioner

  Anyone with respiratory/cold/flu-like symptoms should always phone the clinic first, before visiting the practice.

• Fever clinics are run by Gold Coast Health to specifically test for COVID-19.

  These clinics are run by Gold Coast Health to specifically test for COVID-19 at the Gold Coast University Hospital and Robina Health Precinct (near Robina Hospital).

  Cost: Free.

  Referrals: No referral required.

  When: 9am to 9pm, seven days a week.

  Visit the Gold Coast Health website to find out more

• Pop-up clinics are free swabbing stations run by Gold Coast Health in tourist areas for visitors and the community to test for COVID-19.

  Free swabbing stations have been set up by Gold Coast Health in tourist areas, to make it easier for visitors and residents to be tested for COVID-19.

  Cost: Free.

  Bookings: Not required

  When: 9am to 5pm, seven days a week.

  Where:

  Gold Coast Airport (only available for incoming flight passengers)
  Arrival kiosk in the international terminal.
  Eastern Ave, Bilinga

  Albert Waterways Community Centre
  Corner Hooker and Sunshine Boulevards, Mermaid Waters (opposite Pacific Fair Shopping Centre)

  Surfers Paradise Esplanade (from Thursday 16 July)
  Corner of Cavill Avenue and Esplanade

  Click here for more information

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, Gold Coast residents should continue to:

• Practice social distancing in public, at home, at school and at work
• Practice good hand hygiene
• Cover their coughs
• Regularly clean the home or workplace.
• Understand Queensland restrictions around public gatherings, quarantine, isolation and travel