Australian Lamb Company, Colac, has joined with the area's health service to host an on-site COVID-19 vaccine operation.
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"The clinic, which will be overseen by Colac Area Health, is expected to administer 190 doses of Pfizer to ALC workers at the Colac facility," an ALC spokesman said.
"By the time workers receive their second dose of Pfizer in October, we expect more than 80 per cent of ALC's total workforce will be fully vaccinated."
The on-site vaccination clinics were an easier way to get workers vaccinated, with ALC staff supporting workers to complete the necessary paperwork and scheduling appointment times.
"It also provides a familiar and supportive setting for vaccine-uncertain workers, especially when they see their co-workers lining up for shots," the spokesman said.
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"ALC remains pro-vaccination and is strongly encouraging workers to become vaccinated to not only protect themselves, but their families, friends, workmates and the community," the spokesman said.
"But we also respect an individual's freedom of choice in relation to their vaccination status."
ALC continued to run the business in accordance with strict COVIDSafe procedures.
"These procedures are designed to comply with, and exceed, the minimum requirements that all Victorian abattoirs and meat processors must meet to be a COVIDSafe Victorian workplace."