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2 February 2026 - Immunisation coverage is the percentage of children who have had all vaccines recommended for their age. The coverage rate for all children at five years is 93.17%. 91.54% of Australian one year olds and 89.57% of Australian two year olds are fully vaccinated.

3 June 2025 - From 6 February 2023 the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine schedule will become a single dose schedule. Catch-up under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) will also be extended to all Australians 25 years and under.

18 December 2024 - The National Immunisation Program schedule outlines the routine childhood immunisations recommended for all children in Australia. In this video, Australian Government Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan answers questions from parents and carers about the schedule.

12 June 2025 - Learn which expert groups advise the Australian Government on immunisation policy and regulations.

4 August 2025 - Read and download resources for COVID-19 vaccine providers.

18 November 2024 - Find out how we manage your personal information when you register an account as a Department of Health and Aged Care Developer Portal user.

29 April 2025 - Hear about when and why children are recommended to receive the vaccines listed on the immunisation schedule with immunisation nurse, Deidre Brogan.

29 February 2024 - Learn about Influenza immunisation data, why it is provided, and how it is presented.

18 June 2025 - These spreadsheets provide 2022 childhood immunisation coverage data by Primary Health Network (PHN), for all children and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

8 January 2026 - Outbreaks of measles continue in many countries.  Australians travelling overseas may be at risk of infection with measles.  This includes travellers to popular tourist destinations; for example, periodic outbreaks of measles continue to be reported in Indonesia, including Bali.