High-profile Indigenous Australians are banding together in a bid to lift COVID-19 vaccination rates in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The campaign, called For All of Us, will include model Samantha Harris, musician Baker Boy, chef Nornie Bero, street artist Tori-Jay Mordey, Paralympian Amanda Reid and renowned didgeridoo player William Barton.
To date, about 45.15 per cent of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population are fully vaccinated.
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The project, delivered by the Australian Government Department of Health, conveys the simple message "For our past, for our future, for all of us. Get vaccinated for COVID-19".
Ms Harris reveals she got her vaccine to do her part for her family and community.
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"I've seen the heartbreak of COVID-19 with people struggling with their mental health, losing their jobs and not being able to be with their families and friends," she said.
"It's important that we understand the risks of getting COVID-19, as well as the benefits of getting the jab."
While vaccination rates are steadily increasing around Australia, there are concerns for some communities falling behind.
Queensland and Western Australia have the lowest rates of all jurisdictions.
"COVID is absolutely on it's way and that's the outcome of opening borders," Queensland Deputy Chief Health Officer Queensland James Smith warned over the weekend.
"COVID-19 will very much come into the community, making vaccination critical."
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