Local Aboriginal families who are yet to receive a COVID-19 jab can do so at two events in Kwinana this week.
Today, Friday September 17, the Moorditj Djena Aboriginal podiatry and diabetes van will be converted into a COVID-19 vaccination van.
Aboriginal children, teens 12 years and older and adults will be able to get a Pfizer vaccination at the van outside the Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre from 10.30am to 1.30pm.
On Sunday, September 19, an Aboriginal Family Day will be held at the Kwinana Vaccination Clinic.
All Aboriginal people aged 12 years and above will be able to get a Pfizer jab on a 'walk-in' basis from 9am to 3.30pm.
No bookings will be required for both events.
The family day, run in conjunction with Moorditj Koort, the Aboriginal Health Council of WA, Lions Club of Kwinana and with support from the City of Kwinana, will include a sausage sizzle, coffees, food van and other giveaways for the first 100 people vaccinated.
Health Minister Roger Cook said Aboriginal people and those with underlying health conditions are most at risk of severe illness and dying from COVID-19.
"I cannot stress enough how important it is for everyone to get vaccinated, but I especially encourage Aboriginal people to take advantage of this opportunity," Mr Cook said.
"If we need any reminders of the risks we need only look to western NSW where at least three Aboriginal people have tragically died from COVID-19 with Aboriginal people making up most of the confirmed cases.
"I don't want that to happen here. Roll up and get vaccinated. Protect yourself, your family and your friends."
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