Most people can now use a rapid antigen test result to confirm they are positive for COVID-19. More information can be found on the getting tested for COVID-19 fact sheet.
In view of this, most people presenting to the District’s COVID Assessment Clinics will be offered rapid screening with a RAT. People with a positive RAT result should regard themselves as a confirmed case and follow the advice for people testing positive for COVID-19.
**Please note, RAT kits are not available at any of our Emergency Departments for general personal use.
There are testing locations across NSW. To find your nearest clinic visit www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others/clinics or contact your GP.
GPs can request home testing for vulnerable older people, people with moderate to severe disability and other health related issues which prevent attendance at clinics, by calling the Access and Referral Centre on 1300 792 755.
You can get tested for COVID-19 at the following locations in our Local Health District.
NOTE: due to the changing nature of testing times and availability, links to private clinic operators are listed. Please check the opening times listed on their websites before attending a testing clinic.
Albion Park
Albion Park Southern IML Drive-Through Clinic
Croome Sporting Complex
Croome Road (Enter via East West Link)
Check clinic operator website for up-to-date testing times: Southern IML Pathology
**NOTE: Albion Park Showground location is no longer operating
Barrack Heights
Barrack Heights Laverty Pathology Drive-Through Clinic
Centre Health Complex
9-25 Captain Cook Drive (enter via Phillip Crescent)
Check clinic operator website for up-to-date testing times: Laverty Pathology
Bellambi
Bellambi Histopath Drive-Through & Walk-in Clinic
Soccer Field Carpark, Armour St
Check clinic operator website for up-to-date testing times: Histopath Diagnostic Specialists
Berkeley
Berkeley Southern IML Pathology Drive-Through
Illawarra Sports Stadium Car Park
Fred Finch Park – Hooka Creek Road
Check clinic operator website for up-to-date testing times: Southern IML Pathology
Bomaderry
Bomaderry Histopath Drive-through & Walk-in Clinic
Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre Carpark
90 Cambewarra Rd, Bomaderry
Check clinic operator website for up-to-date testing times: Histopath Diagnostic Specialists
Bulli
Laverty Bulli Showground pop-up Drive-Through Clinic
Bulli Showground, Grevillea Park Rd (off Princes Hwy)
Check clinic operator website for up-to-date testing times: Laverty Pathology
Culburra Beach
Culburra Beach Histopath – Crookhaven Park
Drive-through & Walk-in Clinic
Culburra Oval Mini Fields Carpark (opposite Culburra Beach Tennis Courts)
Entry via Prince Edward Ave, Culburra Beach
Check clinic operator website for up-to-date testing times: Histopath Diagnostic Specialists
Dapto
Dapto Histopath Pop-up Drive-through & Walk-in Clinic
Lakelands Oval carpark, Lakelands Drive
Check clinic operator website for up-to-date testing times: Histopath Diagnostic Specialists
Fairy Meadow
Fairy Meadow Southern IML Drive-Through Clinic
North Dalton Park, Pioneer Rd, Fairy Meadow
Check clinic operator website for up-to-date testing times: Southern IML Pathology
Figtree
Figtree Laverty pop-up Drive-Through Clinic
11 Princes Highway
Check clinic operator website for up-to-date testing times: Laverty Pathology
Flinders
Close to Flinders:
Shellharbour - Myimbarr Fields carpark Southern IML pop-up drive through
Entry off Wattle Road, Shellharbour
See opening times under Shellharbour below.
Helensburgh
Helensburgh Respiratory Clinic
129 Parkes Street
T: 4294 1400
Testing times vary daily - Click here to see available times and book.
Kiama
Kiama Laverty Drive-Through Pop-up Clinic
Netball Club behind Kiama Leisure Centre
1 Havilah Place Kiama (entry via Terralong Street)
Check clinic operator website for up-to-date testing times: Laverty Pathology
Milton
Milton Ulladulla Hospital
106 Princes Highway
T: 4454 9100
Note: no appointment, no doctor referral required. Please bring your Medicare card with you.
8.00am-3.30pm - 7 days
Milton Histopath Drive-through & Walk-in Clinic
Milton Showground
107 Croobyar Rd
Check clinic operator website for up-to-date testing times: Histopath Diagnostic Specialists
Nowra
Shoalhaven Hospital
2 Scenic Drive
Location: Hospital in the Home (HITH) area
T: 1300 002 108
Note: no appointment, no doctor referral required
**CURRENTLY CLOSED**
Usual operating hours: 8:30am-12:30pm and 1.15pm - 4.30pm - 7 days
Bomaderry Histopath Drive-through & Walk-in Clinic
See listing under Bomaderry above.
Nowra Southern IML Pathology Drive-Through Clinic
57 Junction St
Check clinic operator website for up-to-date testing times: Southern IML Pathology
Nowra Showground Laverty Drive-Through Clinic
West St (enter via Worrigee St)
Check clinic operator website for up-to-date testing times: Laverty Pathology
North Nowra Southern IML Pop up Drive-Through Clinic at Bernie Regan Sporting Complex is closed.
Sanctuary Point
Sanctuary Point Respiratory Clinic
195 Kerry Street
T: 0478 799 400
Testing times vary daily - Click here to see available times and book.
Shellharbour
Shellharbour - Myimbarr Fields carpark Southern IML pop-up drive through
Entry off Wattle Road, Shellharbour
Check clinic operator website for up-to-date testing times: Southern IML Pathology
St Georges Basin
St Georges Basin Southern IML Pathology Drive-through Clinic
St Georges Basin Sporting Complex
Panorama Road (off Wool Rd)
Check clinic operator website for up-to-date testing times: Southern IML Pathology
Sussex Inlet
Sussex Inlet Histopath Drive-Through & Walk-in Clinic is closed.
Towradgi
Towradgi Histopath Drive-Through & Walk-in Clinic
Ray Robinson Oval Carpark, entry via Moray Road
Check clinic operator website for up-to-date testing times: Histopath Diagnostic Specialists
Ulladulla
Ulladulla Respiratory Clinic
114 Princes Highway
T: 4455 5422
Note: Appointment required.
Testing times vary daily - Click here to see available times and book.
Warilla
Warilla Southern IML Pathology Drive-Through Clinic
109 Shellharbour Road (entry off Beverley Avenue)
Check clinic operator website for up-to-date testing times: Southern IML Pathology
Warrawong
Warrawong Histopath Drive-through & Walk-in Clinic
Kully Bay Carpark (east of The Illawarra Yacht Club)
Northcliffe Drive
Check clinic operator website for up-to-date testing times: Histopath Diagnostic Specialists
Wollongong
Wollongong Hospital
Loftus Street
Location: Lawson House
T: 4222 5078
Note: no appointment, no doctor referral required
**CURRENTLY CLOSED**
Usual operating hours: 8am-4:00pm - 7 days
Wollongong 4Cyte Pathology
406 Crown St
Check clinic operator website for up-to-date testing times: 4Cyte Pathology
Wollongong Southern IML Drive-Through Clinic
45 Denison St
Check clinic operator website for up-to-date testing times: Southern IML Pathology
Wollongong Southern IML JJ Kelly Park Drive-Through Clinic
JJ Kelly Park, Springhill Road
Check clinic operator website for up-to-date testing times: Southern IML Pathology
Wollongong Laverty Drive-Through Pathology
138-142 Kembla Street
Check clinic operator website for up-to-date testing times: Laverty Pathology