When to get vaccinated
Find out when to get vaccinated and what vaccinations are provided for free.
Check the National Immunisation Schedule
The Schedule sets out free vaccinations given at specific times throughout your life, from birth to adulthood.
Check immunisation history
Find out what vaccines you or your child has received and request an immunisation history statement.
Find out about free vaccines
Find out about free vaccines available through the National Immunisation Program.
COVID-19 vaccines
If you are looking for information about COVID-19 vaccines, please visit the COVID-19 vaccines page
National Immunisation Program
The National Immunisation Program (NIP) provides free essential vaccines to protect eligible people against a range of diseases.
Influenza vaccination
The best way to protect against influenza (flu) is to get vaccinated each year. The influenza vaccine is recommended for all people aged 6 months and over. For some people the vaccine is free.
Shingles vaccination
There are changes to the shingles vaccine under the National Immunisation Program (NIP). Free shingles vaccination under the NIP is available for eligible people most at risk of complications from shingles. Find information about the shingles vaccine.
Childhood vaccination
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.
Get all your questions answered
- Why do we need vaccines?
- What do vaccines do?
- Are vaccines safe for my child?
- Can my child be vaccinated and when should they be vaccinated?
Newsletters for health professionals
Subscribe to NIP updates
Subscribe to stay up to date with the latest clinical and program guidance on the National Immunisation Program (NIP), to help you deliver immunisation services to your patients.
Subscribe to AIH updates
Subscribe to receive notifications about updates to the Australian Immunisation Handbook (AIH).
Quick links for health professionals
View the National Immunisation Schedule
The National Immunisation Program Schedule sets out the funded vaccines for children, adolescents and adults at scheduled ages.
Plan catch-up immunisations
Find out how to plan catch-up immunisations for patients who have delayed or missed vaccine doses. Use the calculator to create a catch-up schedule for children 0 to 10 years of age.
Use the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)
Find out how to use the AIR to record vaccines you give to your patients, check which vaccines your patients may have had and if they are overdue for any vaccines.
View the Australian Immunisation Handbook
The Australian Immunisation Handbook provides guidelines for healthcare professionals about using vaccines safely and effectively.
General public resources
General public resources
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) Annual Statement on Immunisation 2024
Influenza (flu) immunisation data – 1 March to 29 September – 2021-2024
COVID-19 vaccines in Australia – A3 poster
Recommended COVID-19 vaccine doses
Health sector resources
Health sector resources
ATAGI clinical guidance on COVID-19 vaccine administration errors
Following vaccination – what to expect and what to do
Aged care COVID-19 vaccination – Communication toolkit
Vaccine Administration Partners Program – Enterprise order request (EOR)
Did you know?
92.82%
Immunisation coverage for all one year olds
95.23%
Immunisation coverage for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 5 year olds
93.85%
Immunisation coverage for all 5 year olds
Source: Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) annualised quarterly reports, June 2024.