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23 June 2025 - The Australian Government has released its new National Immunisation Strategy to guide Australia’s fight against vaccine-preventable diseases over the next 5 years.

8 April 2025 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to immunisation.

16 April 2025 - Influenza in kids can be serious. The influenza vaccine is safe, effective and free for children aged 6 months to under 5 years.

6 June 2025 - Primary Health Networks (PHNs) assess the health care needs of their community and commission health services to meet those needs, minimising gaps or duplication. They support health services to connect with each other to improve people’s care and strengthen the primary health care system.

15 April 2024 - 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.

16 July 2025 - The Privacy Impact Assessment Register records details of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) conducted by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing since 1 July 2018.

18 June 2025 - This kit contains communication resources for health professionals about the new shingles vaccine. It includes email examples, and talking points for practice staff.

11 April 2025 - Vaccination is a safe and effective way to protect yourself and your baby from whooping cough.

2 June 2025 - Information about the shingles vaccine, who it is recommended for, and how and where to get vaccinated. If you're eligible, you can get the shingles vaccine for free under the National Immunisation Program.

18 June 2025 - From 1 July 2023, changes to the National Immunisation Program are coming into effect. This includes listing Vaxelis® as an alternative vaccine for children of a certain age, and the meningococcal B catch-up vaccination program for First Nations children under 2 years of age will be made ongoing.