About Us

We are the leading voice in whole-of-life immunisation in Australia.

Immunisation Coalition

Who We Are

The Immunisation Coalition is an independent not for profit organisation, incorporated in 2006 as a company limited by guarantee (originally as the Influenza Specialist Group).

We are the leading voice in whole-of-life immunisation in Australia, protecting all Australians against communicable diseases.

We collaborate with like-minded organisations such as Primary Health Networks (PHNs), Public Health Units, Government health departments and other groups that fight vaccine hesitancy.

We are a champion for immunisation education, providing timely, accurate and scientifically informed information about vaccines and the diseases they prevent.

Our Constitution

Read our Constitution Here

What We Do

We create awareness and provide evidence-based information.

We provide educational resources. All our materials are provided free of intellectual property, such as our Guides for Health Care Professionals.

We hold scientific meetings and educational forums on Influenza and adult vaccination.

The Immunisation Coalition’s 2022 Annual Report can be viewed here.

A Statement of Purposes

In the aftermath of a pandemic, community concerns about vaccines are often heightened due to uncertainty and fear. It is therefore crucial that we play a pivotal role in promoting immunisation and building trust in
vaccination in programs, thereby making a significant impact on public health and safety.

Immunisation Coalition – A Statement of Purposes

Our Vision

The Immunisation Coalition will improve the protection of all Australians against infectious diseases through advocacy for immunisation.

Our Mission

To create public awareness regarding the importance of immunisation by providing educational materials and communication programs.

To co-operate with key Australian professional bodies, consumer advocacy groups and the Australian, State and Territory Governments in their educational activities focused on immunisation to bring information to Australian healthcare professionals and the public.

To work with consumers, health professionals and organisations with an interest in immunisation, ensuring that the information provided to consumers through our website and other communication channels is current, easily understood and scientifically informed.

Governance of the Immunisation Coalition

Through its Board of Directors, the Immunisation Coalition is able to ensure full control over its activities and published materials. Sub committees have also been established to provide additional support. The governance of the Immunisation Coalition begins with its Board of Directors, and Dr Rodney Pearce AM as Chairman.

Immunisation Coalition Board

Committees

Scientific Advisory Committee

The Scientific Advisory Committee provides expert advice to the Board and where appropriate, reviews research in areas of scientific interest to the Immunisation Coalition.

Scientific Advisory Committee Members:

  • Prof Robert Booy (Chair)
  • A/Prof Lou Irving (Deputy chair)
  • Dr Peter Eizenberg
  • A/Prof Paul Griffin
  • Prof Gary Grohmann
  • A/Prof Lance Jennings
  • Prof Colleen Lau
  • A/Prof John Litt AM
  • Dr Deborah Mills
  • Dr Rod Pearce AM
  • Dr Kirsty Short
  • Prof Paul Van Buynder
  • A/Prof Michael Woodward

Our Management

Dr Andrew Minton, PhD Immunisation Coalition CEO

Dr Andrew Minton, PhD
Immunisation Coalition CEO

The management of the Immunisation Coalition is undertaken by our Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Minton.

Andrew has over 25 years of commercial and medical experience across a number of disease areas. Originally from New Zealand, he has worked in the United Kingdom, Sweden and Germany before settling in Australia in 2005.

His more recent roles have included business development, marketing, medical affairs, and the development of Healthcare Professional-specific CPD programs.

He now looks forward to continuing to develop the Immunisation Coalition as a leader and voice of vaccine-related information and services to healthcare providers, with the goal of improving population health against harmful infectious diseases.

Our Staff

Elizabeth Miller Deputy CEO
Elizabeth Miller
Deputy CEO
Johanna Hersey Operations Manager
Johanna Hersey
Operations Manager
Anastasiia Barron Events Coordinator
Anastasiia Barron
Events Coordinator
Marianne O’Reilly Communications Officer
Marianne O’Reilly
Communications Officer
Silas Kidd Lead Developer
Silas Kidd
Lead Developer
Karen Wood Graphic Designer
Karen Wood
Graphic Designer
Kim Sampson Advisor (former CEO)
Kim Sampson
Advisor (former CEO)
Valerie Frattaroli Medical Writer
Valerie Frattaroli
Medical Writer

Funding

The Immunisation Coalition (IC) is able to carry out its important work thanks to the generosity of its sponsors, grant givers and in-kind supporters. The IC generates revenue through unrestricted educational grants, sponsorships, provision of educational programs to HCPs, and by working with other health education entities. The sources of revenue include healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, SMEs, and in the past, Government funded bodies such as PHNs and PHUs.

Sponsors and grant givers have no influence on the editorial content of the Immunisation Coalition’s website, publications, or activities, with full control ensured through its Scientific Advisory Committee and Board of Directors.

For the following HCP educational activities, we would like to thank our sponsors and supporters in contributing funds to: non-CPD disease specific webinars, CPD disease specific webinars, the following CPD accredited hybrid meetings; Annual Scientific Meeting, Annual Immunisation Forum and the Primary Care Infectious Disease Meeting.

Sponsors & Supporters

In Kind Supporters

Page Published: 7 March 2017 | Page Updated: 19 March 2024