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Olympian Stacey Porter encourages us all to get tested and vaccinated

04 November 2021
COVID-19
A woman stands in front of a cream wall. She is wearing a green and yellow Olympic singlet.

Proud Kamilaroi woman and captain of the Australian softball team Stacey Porter

Olympian Stacey Porter is a proud Kamilaroi woman.

She is the captain of the Australian softball team and has just recently returned from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Watch this sporting superstar as she encourages everybody to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

‘I’ve had both my jabs, as I want to be around to help the next generation of Australia’s sport,’ Stacey said.

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COVID-19 vaccines are available at your local Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service, Commonwealth vaccination clinics, participating general practices, and state and territory clinics.

Use the COVID-19 vaccine clinic finder to help you find a clinic where you can receive a COVID-19 vaccine.