See the COVID-19 vaccination – Vaccination hubs for an up-to-date list of vaccination hubs.
The governments of the Northern Territory, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia have now mandated a COVID-19 booster dose for residential aged care workers.
In the Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia, it is also mandatory for in-home and community aged care workers to get a booster dose.
It is strongly recommended all aged care workers get their booster dose as soon as they are eligible to protect yourself, your colleagues and senior Australians in your care.
Dedicated Commonwealth worker vaccination hubs are now available for in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria for all aged care workers. The department will provide advice on additional hubs as they come online.
All aged care workers can also request a priority booster appointment at the below sites through the links provided:
Australian Capital Territory:
Gungahlin – Book online or call 1300 141 473
Tuggeranong – Book online or call 1300 141 473
New South Wales:
Blacktown – Book online or call 1300 141 473
Campbelltown – Book online or call 1300 141 473
Fairfield – Book online or call 1300 141 473
Sydney CBD – Book online or call 1300 141 473
Windsor – Book online or call 1300 141 473
Wollongong – Book online or call 1300 141 473
South Australia:
Reynalla – Book online
Port Adelaide – Book online
Aberfoyle Park – Online Wellness Gateway (smghealth.net.au)
Victoria:
Doncaster – Book online
Hawthorn – Book online
Ballarat – Book online
Williamstown – BizHealth Consultants Pty Ltd Booking System
Aged care workers can also request a priority appointment at:
- State and territory vaccination clinics
- Community pharmacies
- General practices.
Aged care workers in the Northern Territory
Residential, in-home and community aged care workers in the Northern Territory are required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose as announced on 29 January 2022 - Mandatory vaccinations | Coronavirus (COVID-19) (nt.gov.au).
- All aged care workers are required to receive a booster dose by 11 March 2022, as is required for all workers in high risk settings.
Aged care workers in South Australia
Residential aged care workers in South Australia are required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose under the Emergency Management (Residential Aged Care Facilities No 45) (COVID-19) Direction 2022.
- Under the order, residential aged care workers must receive a booster dose of an approved vaccine within 4 weeks of becoming eligible in accordance with guidelines set by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).
In-home and community aged care workers in South Australia are required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose under the Emergency Management (In-home and Community Aged Care and Disability Support Workers Vaccination No 3) (COVID-19) Direction 2022.
- Under the direction, in-home and community aged care workers must receive a booster dose of an approved vaccine within 4 weeks of becoming eligible in accordance with guidelines set by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).
Aged care workers in Victoria
Residential aged care workers in Victoria are required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose under the Pandemic COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Specified Facilities) Order 2022.
- Residential aged care workers who received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine before 12 September 2021 must receive a booster dose by 12 February 2022.
- For residential aged care workers who received two doses after 12 September 2021, the booster deadline is 1 March 2022.
Aged care workers in Western Australia
Identical, in-home and community aged care workers in Western Australia are required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose under the ‘Booster Vaccination (restrictions on access) Direction’.
- The direction – for workers in industries covered by previous vaccine mandates – requires aged care workers to receive a booster dose by 5 February 2022.
- The Direction sets out arrangements for workers that were not eligible for their booster by 5 February.