Immunisation for family benefits and early childhood services

Family benefits

Your child must meet immunisation requirements to get: 

• the full rate of Family Tax Benefit Part A 
• Child Care Subsidy 
• Additional Child Care Subsidy. 

Immunisation requirements are based on the vaccinations recommended for your child's age under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) schedule.  

Children up to 19 years of age meet immunisation requirements if they: 

• are up to date with their immunisations  
• are on an approved catch-up schedule 
• have an approved medical exemption. 

For full details, see immunisation requirements on the Services Australia website.

Early childhood services

To enrol in early childhood education or care services, you may need to: 

• ensure your child meets immunisation requirements 
• provide your child’s immunisation record. 

For a summary of state and territory requirements, see No Jab No Play.  

For full details, contact your state or territory health service. 

Next steps

• See the NIP schedule.
• Find out if your child is eligible for free catch-up vaccinations.
• Learn how you can check immunisation history for you and your child.
• Find out how to make a vaccination appointment.

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