When will I get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Learn about the COVID-19 vaccination program phases and priority groups.

Thursday 8 April 2021: The Australian Government is reviewing the COVID-19 vaccination program rollout. This webpage will be updated with the new rollout details as soon as possible. Please read the ATAGI statement for the latest information about the recent AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine safety advice.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Checker
Use the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility checker to find out when you can receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccination rollout phases
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has advised the Australian Government on which groups should be prioritised for the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination in Australia. This advice is consistent with guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO).
We are currently vaccinated people in Phase 1a and Phase 1b.
Phase 1a | |
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Quarantine and border workers, including:
Quarantine, border and front line health care workers will need to provide proof of occupation to demonstrate their eligibility. |
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Frontline health care worker sub-groups for prioritisation
Frontline health care workers who fit under one of these sub groups will need to provide proof of occupation to demonstrate their eligibility. |
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Aged care and disability care staff, including:
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Aged care and disability care residents |
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Number of doses | up to 1.4m |
Phase 1b
Learn more about Phase 1b, including eligibility and evidence requirements |
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Healthcare workers currently employed and not included in Phase 1a | |
Household contacts of quarantine and border workers | |
Critical and high risk workers who are currently employed including defence, police, fire, emergency services and meat processing | |
Elderly people aged 80 years and over |
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Elderly people aged 70 years and over |
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 55 years and over |
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Adults with an underlying medical condition or significant disability |
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Number of doses | up to 14.8m |
Phase 2a | |
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Adults aged 60-69 years |
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Adults aged 50-59 years |
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Continue vaccinating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults |
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Other critical and high risk workers |
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Number of doses | up to 15.8m |
Phase 2b | |
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Balance of adult population |
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Catch up any unvaccinated Australians from previous phases |
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Number of doses | up to 16m |
Phase 3 | |
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< 16 if recommended* | |
Number of doses | up to 13.6m |
More information is available on ATAGI’s advice to Government on priority population groups for COVID-19 vaccination.
These groups may change as more information becomes available
ATAGI is regularly reviewing data and evidence for vaccines. It may update its advice to government as new information becomes available.
We will update our information if there is any change to the priority groups.
Information that could change the priority groups includes:
- further evidence about the COVID-19 disease and groups that might be affected
- how the vaccines work and who they are safe for according to clinical trial results
- current outbreaks, transmission and medical advice on COVID-19
- when vaccines will be available in Australia.
What this means for you
Use the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility checker to find out when you can receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Whether you are in a priority group or not, the best thing you can do is stay up to date and continue to be COVIDSafe. The Australian Government will provide further information about how vaccines will roll out over the coming months.
In the meantime, everyone still needs to:
- practise good hygiene
- maintain physical distance
- stay home if you are sick and get tested
- download the COVIDSafe app
There are some things you can do now, while you wait to be vaccinated. Find out what you can do to be ready for your COVID-19 vaccine.
Find out more about COVID-19 vaccines and getting vaccinated in Australia.
National coronavirus and COVID-19 vaccine helpline
If you need information about COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccines or help with the COVIDSafe app, call the telephone number listed below. If you need assistance with booking a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, please note the call centre is unable to book appointments on your behalf.