The Australian Immunisation Handbook
The Australian Immunisation Handbook provides you with authoritative clinical guidance. It covers vaccine eligibility, administration, schedules, contraindications, management of vaccine-preventable diseases, and vaccination updates and announcements.
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) statements
ATAGI statements provide expert advice on current immunisation issues and bulletins for immunisation providers.
Australian Centre for Disease Control
The Australian Centre for Disease Control gives you access to national public health advice. It also provides disease surveillance information relevant to your clinical practice.
National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) Australia
The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) Australia offers evidence-based educational materials, fact sheets, and guidance to support vaccine delivery and patient education.
The NCIRS also provides specialist immunisation services information. This can help you identify and refer patients who have complex vaccination needs or require specialised advice.
Sharing Knowledge about Immunisation (SKAI)
SKAI provides advice and practical tools to support immunisation conversations with patients and parents. The resources can help you respond to questions about vaccination and support informed decision making.
Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)
The Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) helps you record and manage vaccination information. AIR reports can be used to check vaccination status and support reminder and recall activities for patients who are overdue for vaccines.
National Immunisation Program (NIP) information
The NIP aims to increase immunisation coverage and help reduce vaccine-preventable diseases.
For more information visit the National Immunisation Program (NIP) page.
This includes the NIP schedule, which outlines the available vaccines under the program, who should get them, and when.
You can also subscribe to NIP updates to get the most up-to-date information on the program.
National Immunisation Program (NIP) resources
The NIP Resources page provides a consolidated list of department resources related to the National Immunisation Program.
You can also order posters and brochures from the department's website to support patient education and vaccine discussions.
Catch-up vaccinations
It is important to review your patient's immunisation history and provide catch-up vaccinations when needed.
Resources available to support catch-up vaccination planning include: