Melton is currently in the top 10 local government areas with the most COVID cases, despite high vaccination rates.
There are 863 active cases in the area as of Sunday.
It comes as a pop-up testing site in Ballan was opened last week to accommodate increased demand.
Neighbouring areas Brimbank, Hume, Wyndham and Whittlesea are also at the top of the list.
As of Monday, 86.8 per cent of Melton residents have received two doses and more than 95 per cent have had one jab.
The state government announced today $2.5 million for community programs that remove practical barriers to vaccination and support increased vaccine uptake.
The program assists Victorians from vulnerable groups, such as people living with disability, young people, seniors, multicultural communities, social housing residents and victim survivors of family violence.
Multicultural Affairs and Youth Minister Ros Spence said the funding “will help overcome the barriers some Victorians face to getting vaccinated.”
Victoria is now at 87.3 per cent fully vaccinated, meaning the state is well on its way to reaching 90 per cent.
Once that target is met, predicted to be on or before 24 November, many restrictions will be eased for Victorians, including no caps at certain venues, masks only in high risk settings and major events allowed.
Sarah Oliver
