When to get vaccinated
Find out when to get vaccinated and what vaccinations are provided for free.
Check the National Immunisation Schedule
The schedule sets out free vaccinations given at specific times throughout your life, from birth to adulthood.
Check immunisation history
Find out what vaccines you or your child has received and request an immunisation history statement.
Find out about free vaccines
Find out about free vaccines available through the National Immunisation Program.
COVID-19 vaccines
If you are looking for information about COVID-19 vaccines, please visit the COVID-19 vaccines page
National Immunisation Program
The National Immunisation Program (NIP) provides free essential vaccines to protect eligible people against a range of diseases.
Influenza vaccination
The best way to protect against influenza (flu) is to get vaccinated each year. The influenza vaccine is recommended for all people aged 6 months and over. For some people the vaccine is free.
Maternal vaccination
Vaccination during pregnancy protects your baby from birth against influenza, whooping cough and RSV. Maternal vaccines are free for eligible people under the NIP.
Childhood vaccination
Childhood immunisation is a safe, free and effective way to protect your kids from serious diseases. On time vaccination will give your child the best protection.
Get all your questions answered
- Why do we need vaccines?
- What do vaccines do?
- Are vaccines safe for my child?
- Can my child be vaccinated and when should they be vaccinated?
Newsletters for health professionals
Subscribe to NIP updates
Subscribe to stay up to date with the latest clinical and program guidance on the National Immunisation Program (NIP), to help you deliver immunisation services to your patients.
Subscribe to AIH updates
Subscribe to receive notifications about updates to the Australian Immunisation Handbook (AIH).
Quick links for health professionals
View the National Immunisation Schedule
The National Immunisation Program Schedule sets out the funded vaccines for children, adolescents and adults at scheduled ages.
Plan catch-up immunisations
Find out how to plan catch-up immunisations for patients who have delayed or missed vaccine doses. Use the calculator to create a catch-up schedule for children 0 to 10 years of age.
Use the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)
Find out how to use the AIR to record vaccines you give to your patients, check which vaccines your patients may have had and if they are overdue for any vaccines.
View the Australian Immunisation Handbook
The Australian Immunisation Handbook provides guidelines for healthcare professionals about using vaccines safely and effectively.
General public resources
General public resources
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 4 July 2025
Influenza (flu) immunisation data – 1 March to 29 June 2022–2025
Following vaccination – what to expect and what to do
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 27 June 2025
Health sector resources
Health sector resources
Residential aged care residents COVID-19 vaccination rates – 12 June 2025
National Immunisation Strategy for Australia 2025–2030
2025 influenza (flu) vaccination – Flu in Kids Poster
2025 influenza vaccination – Program advice for health professionals
Did you know?
92.14%
Immunisation coverage for all one year olds
94.95%
coverage for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander five year olds
93.63%
Immunisation coverage for all five year olds
Source: Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) annualised quarterly reports, June 2024.