Brimbank residents have a clearer idea when they can see their friends and family and get back to the thing they love doing.
The state government announced Victoria’s roadmap out of the lockdown on Sunday, with the easing of restrictions based around the national plan.
Small changes will happen when the state reaches 80 per cent first dose for over 16s, with bigger changes set down for 70 per cent double dose and then 80 per cent double dose.
Under the current vaccine rate, the state is expected to reach 70 per cent double dose about October 26.
When that mark is hit the travel limit will be increased to 25 kilometres, things like religious ceremonies, outdoor dining, community sports training, outdoor pools and entertainment venues will open with limited numbers for those who are fully vaccinated.
The next mark, 80 per cent double dose, is expected to be reached around November 5. This mark will see regional and metropolitan areas become one, with no travel limits.
Most businesses will be able to open up at that point, in limited capacities, for people who are fully vaccinated.
Visitors in homes will also be allowed.
In a promising sign, Premier Daniel Andrews said he hoped that people could have 30 people in the home for Christmas celebrations.
Mr Andrews said that opening up too soon before people had the chance to be vaccinated would result in an overloaded hospital system.
“The path to being open again will be difficult – but essential to moving forward as a state,” he said.
“Victoria’s new roadmap to deliver the national plan released today sets us on a hopeful path to opening while also preserving our health system and ensuring Victorians can still get the healthcare they need, when they need it most.“
