Whether you are getting your vaccination at home or you are going to a clinic, GP or pharmacy, you can choose to have someone with you. This can be a support worker, family member, carer or friend.
You will still need to stay COVIDSafe and practise good hygiene and physical distancing, after getting your vaccination.
For more information, you can:
- visit the Department of Health website
- call the Disability Gateway Helpline on 1800 643 787
- visit the Disability Gateway website
- call the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080.
If you are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can also call the National Relay Service on 133 677.
Australian Government, state and territory government helplines will also have information on how people with disability can access the vaccine.
Note: The National Coronavirus Helpline and Easy Vaccine Access service are no longer in service.
For information about COVID-19 support services and resources including information on booking a vaccination, COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and other COVID-19 services, please visit healthdirect.org.au/covid.