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.
National Immunisation Program
The National Immunisation Program (NIP) provides free essential vaccines to protect eligible people against a range of diseases.
Influenza vaccination
Annual vaccination is the most important measure to prevent influenza and it complications. The best way to protect against influenza 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.
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?
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.
Immunisation program updates
Health professionals can sign up to receive the latest clinical updates and guidance on the National Immunisation Program.
Latest general public resources
Latest resources - public
COVID-19 vaccination – vaccination data – 29 September 2023
COVID-19 vaccine rollout update – 29 September 2023
Influenza (flu) immunisation data – 1 March to 24 September – 2020–2023
COVID-19 vaccine rollout update – 22 September 2023
Latest health sector resources
Latest health sector resources
COVID-19 vaccination – Shared decision making guide for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy
ATAGI clinical guidance on COVID-19 vaccine administration errors
Advisory Committee for the COVID-19 Response for People with Disability – Summary of outcomes 3 April 2023
Childhood vaccinations – Your questions answered – FAQ
Did you know?
93.42%
immunisation coverage for all one year olds
95.75%
Immunisation coverage for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 5 year olds
94.14%
immunisation coverage for all 5 year olds
Source: Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) annualised quarterly reports, June 2023.