Free immunisation is available throughout Australia under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) funded by the Federal Government. Each state and territory provides the NIP schedule as well as some state funded immunisations for eligible people.

 

Are you confused confused by the 2018 government-supplied flu vaccines? Access a helpful flyer from the Victorian Health Department here.

 

Below is specific, state-by-state information for vaccination from birth and throughout life.

Information on this page is valid as at the date of upload. Please refer to state and federal government websites if necessary.

 

Australian Capital Territory

To view the ACT Health Department website click here.

  • Valid as at 1 July 2018

    Source: Australian Government Health Department 

     

    Birth:

    • Hepatitis B (NIP)

    2 and 4 months:

    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis-hepatitis B-Haemophilus influenza type b (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal (NIP)
    • Rotavirus (NIP)

    6 months:

    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis-hepatitis B-Haemophilus influenza type B (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal – medically at-risk children only (NIP)

    6 months to <5 years:

    • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander – Influenza (NIP)
    • Influenza (State funded)

    12 months:

    • Measles-mumps-rubella (NIP)
    • Meningococcal ACWY (NIP)
    • Premature babies/low birthwieght – Hepatitis B (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal (NIP)

    18 months:

    • Measles-mumps-rubella-varicella (chickenpox) (NIP)
    • Diphtheriea-tetanus-pertussis (NIP)
    • (Hib) Haemophilus influenza type b  (NIP)

    4 years:

    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal – medically at-risk children only (NIP)

    BCG for eligible infants and children under 5 years:

    • Tuberculosis (NIP)

    5 years and over with medical risk factor:

    • Influenza (NIP)

    Year 7 Secondary school (or 10-15 years of age):

    • Human papillomavirus (HPV) (NIP)
    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (NIP)

    Year 10 Secondary school (or age equivalent):

    • Meningococcal ACWY (State funded from 1 July 2018; on NIP from 1 April 2019)

    15 years and over (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders):

    • Influenza (NIP)
    • With medical risk factor – Pneumococcal (NIP)

    Young people with a medical risk factor:

    • Influenza (NIP)

    Pregnant women:

    • Influenza (NIP)
    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (NIP)

    Women planning pregnancy or after delivery:

    • No free vaccines currently available

    People with a medical risk factor:

    • Influenza (NIP)

    From 50 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders:

    • Pneumococcal (NIP)

    From 65 years:

    • Influenza (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal (NIP)

    70 years or from 71 – 79 years (until end 2021):

    • Shingles (Herpes Zoster) (NIP)

    Eligible people at risk:

    • Hepatitis B (NIP)
    • Rabies – post exposure (NIP)

    Vulnerable citizens & Refugees:

    • Age appropriate vaccine catch-up (NIP)
    • Visit your GP
    • Early Childhood Immunisation Clinics – see PDF here

New South Wales

To view the NSW immunisation website click here.

  • Valid as at 1 July 2018

    Sources: Australian Government Health Department

    NSW Immunisation Schedule

     

    Birth:

    • Hepatitis B (NIP)

    2 and 4 months:

    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis-hepatitis B-Haemophilus influenza type b (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal (NIP)
    • Rotavirus (NIP)

    6 months:

    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis-hepatitis B-Haemophilus influenza type B (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal – medically at-risk children only (NIP)

    6 months to <5 years:

    • Influenza (State funded)
    • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander – Influenza (NIP)

    12 months:

    • Measles-mumps-rubella (NIP)
    • Meningococcal ACWY (NIP)
    • Premature babies/low birthwieght – Hepatitis B (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal (NIP)

    18 months:

    • Measles-mumps-rubella-varicella (chickenpox) (NIP)
    • Diphtheriea-tetanus-pertussis (NIP)
    • (Hib) Haemophilus influenza type b  (NIP)

    4 years:

    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal – medically at-risk children only (NIP)

    BCG for eligible infants and children under 5 years:

    • Tuberculosis (NIP)

    5 years and over with medical risk factor:

    • Influenza (NIP)

    Year 7 Secondary school (or 10-15 years of age):

    • Human papillomavirus (HPV) (NIP)
    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (NIP)

    Year 10-11 Secondary school (or age equivalent):

    • Meningococcal ACWY (State funded from 1 July 2018; on NIP from 1 April 2019)

    15 years and over (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders):

    • Influenza (NIP)
    • With medical risk factor – Pneumococcal (NIP)

    Young people with a medical risk factor:

    • Influenza (NIP)

    Pregnant women:

    • Influenza (NIP)
    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (NIP)

    Women planning pregnancy or after delivery:

    • Measles-mumps-rubella (State funded)

    People with a medical risk factor:

    • Influenza (NIP)

    From 50 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders:

    • Pneumococcal (NIP)

    From 65 years:

    • Influenza (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal (NIP)

    70 years or from 71 – 79 years (until end 2021):

    • Shingles (Herpes Zoster) (NIP)

    Eligible people at risk:

    • Hepatitis B (NIP)
    • Rabies – post exposure (NIP)

    Men who have sex with men:

    • Hepatitis B (State funded)
    • Hepatitis A

    People who have injected drugs in the past 12 months:

    • Hepatitis B (State funded)
    • Hepatitis A

    Vulnerable citizens & Refugees:

    • Age appropriate vaccine catch-up (NIP)
    • GPs
    • Aboriginal Medical Services
    • Some local councils
    • Some community health centres

  • CALL Public Health Unit on 1300 066 055 to find the services in your area.

Northern Territory

To view the NT Health Department immunisation website click here.

  • Valid as at 1 July 2018

    Sources: Australian Government Health Department

    NT childhood vaccinations

     

    Birth:

    • Hepatitis B (NIP)

    2 and 4 months:

    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis-hepatitis B-Haemophilus influenza type b (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal (NIP)
    • Rotavirus (NIP)

    6 months:

    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis-hepatitis B-Haemophilus influenza type B (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal – Medically at-risk children only (NIP)

    6 months to <5 years:

    • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander – Influenza (NIP)

    12 months:

    • Measles-mumps-rubella (NIP)
    • Haemophilus influenza type b (NIP)
    • Meningococcal ACWY  (NIP)
    • Premature babies/low birthwieght – Hepatitis B (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal (NIP)

    18 months:

    • Measles-mumps-rubella-varicella (chickenpox) (NIP)
    • Diphtheriea-tetanus-pertussis (NIP)
    • (Hib) Haemophilus influenza type b  (NIP)

    4 years:

    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal – medically at-risk children only (NIP)

    BCG for eligible infants and children under 5 years:

    • Tuberculosis (NIP)

    5 years and over with medical risk factor:

    • Influenza (NIP)

    Year 7 Secondary school (or 10-15 years of age):

    • Human papillomavirus (HPV) (NIP)
    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (NIP)

    Year 10 Secondary school (or age equivalent):

    • Meningococcal ACWY (NIP from 1 April 2019)

    Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders:

         15 years and over:

    • Influenza (NIP)
    • With medical risk factor – Pneumococcal (NIP)

         20 years to 50 years:

    • Hepatitis B (State funded)

    Young people with a medical risk factor:

    • Influenza (NIP)

    Pregnant women:

    • Influenza (NIP)
    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (NIP)

    People with a medical risk factor:

    • Influenza (NIP)

    From 50 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders:

    • Pneumococcal (NIP)

    From 65 years:

    • Influenza (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal (NIP)

    70 years or from 71 – 79 years (until end 2021):

    • Shingles (Herpes Zoster) (NIP)

    Eligible people at risk:

    • Hepatitis B (NIP)
    • Rabies – post exposure (NIP)

    Vulnerable citizens and Refugees:

    • Age appropriate vaccine catch-up (NIP)
    • GPs
    • Community Care Centres – see: click here for a list of centres
    • Remote Primary Health Clinics

Queensland

To view the QLD Health Department website click here.

  • Valid as at 1 July 2018

    Sources: Australian Government Health Department

    Queensland Immunisation Schedule 2018

    Birth:

    • Hepatitis B (NIP)

    2 and 4 months:

    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis-hepatitis B-Haemophilus influenza type b (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal (NIP)
    • Rotavirus (NIP)

    6 months:

    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis-hepatitis B-Haemophilus influenza type B (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal – Medically at-risk children only (NIP)

    6 months to <5 years:

    • Influenza (State funded)
    • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander – Influenza (NIP)

    12 months:

    • Measles-mumps-rubella (NIP)
    • Meningococcal ACWY (NIP)
    • Premature babies/low birthwieght – Hepatitis B (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal (NIP)

    18 months:

    • Measles-mumps-rubella-varicella (chickenpox) (NIP)
    • Diphtheriea-tetanus-pertussis (NIP)
    • (Hib) Haemophilus influenza type b (NIP)

    4 years:

    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal – medically at-risk children only (NIP)

    BCG for eligible infants and children under 5 years:

    • Tuberculosis (NIP)

    5 years and over with medical risk factor:

    • Influenza (NIP)

    Year 7 Secondary school (or 10-15 years of age):

    • Human papillomavirus (HPV) (NIP)
    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (NIP)

    Year 10 Secondary school (or age equivalent):

    • Meningococcal ACWY (State funded; on NIP from 1 April 2019)

    Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders:

         15 years and over:

    • Influenza (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal – with medical risk factor (NIP)

         20 years to 50 years:

    • Hepatitis B (State funded)

    Pregnant women:

    • Influenza (NIP)
    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (NIP)

    People with a medical risk factor:

    • Influenza (NIP)

    From 50 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders:

    • Pneumococcal (NIP)

    From 65 years:

    • Influenza (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal (NIP)

    70 years or from 71 – 79 years (until end 2021):

    • Shingles (Herpes Zoster) (NIP)

    Eligible people at risk:

    • Hepatitis B (NIP)
    • Rabies – post exposure (NIP)

    Sexual contact:

    • Hepatitis B (State funded)

    People who have injected drugs:

    • Hepatitis B (State funded)

    Vulnerable citizens and Refugees:

    Age appropriate vaccine catch-up (NIP)

    • Community Immunisation Clinics – Contact your local council for more information.
    • GPs

South Australia

To view the SA Health Department website immunisation section click here.

To view the SA Health Department Meningococcal B immunisation program changes click here.

  • Valid as at 1 July 2018

    Source: Australian Government Health Department

     

    Birth:

    • Hepatitis B (NIP)

    6 weeks to 12 months: (from 1 October 2018 ongoing)

    • Meningococcal B (State funded)

    2 and 4 months:

    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis-hepatitis B-Haemophilus influenza type b (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal (NIP)
    • Rotavirus (NIP)

    6 months:

    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis-hepatitis B-Haemophilus influenza type B (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal – medically at-risk children only (NIP)

    6 months to <5 years:

    • Influenza (State funded)
    • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander – Influenza (NIP)

    12 months:

    • Measles-mumps-rubella (NIP)
    • Meningococcal ACWY (NIP)
    • Premature babies/low birthwieght – Hepatitis B
    • Pneumococcal (NIP)

    >12 months to <4 years: (catch-up program from 1 October 2018 – 31 December 2019)

    • Meningococcal B (State funded)

    Aboriginal children & adolescents (12 months – 19 years)

    • Meningococcal W (State funded)

    18 months:

    • Measles-mumps-rubella-varicella (chickenpox) (NIP)
    • Diphtheriea-tetanus-pertussis (NIP)
    • (Hib) Haemophilus influenza type b (NIP)

    4 years:

    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal – medically at-risk children only (NIP)

    BCG for eligible infants and children under 5 years:

    • Tuberculosis

    5 years and over with medical risk factor:

    • Influenza (NIP)

    Year 7 Secondary school (or 10-15 years of age):

    • Human papillomavirus (HPV) (NIP)
    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (NIP)

    Year 10 Secondary school (or age equivalent):

    • Meningococcal B catch-up (State funded – from 1 February 2019 ongoing)
    • Meningococcal ACWY (NIP from 1 April 2019)

    15 years and over (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders):

    • Influenza (NIP)
    • With medical risk factor – Pneumococcal (NIP)

    Year 11 Secondary School – Catch-up program from 1 February 2019 to 31 December 2019)

    • Meningococcal B (State funded)

    17 years to <21 years – Catch-up program from 1 February to 31 December 2019

    • Meningococcal B (State funded)

     

    Young people with a medical risk factor:

    • Influenza (NIP)

    Pregnant women:

    • Influenza (NIP)
    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (NIP)

    People with a medical risk factor:

    • Influenza (NIP)

    From 50 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders:

    • Pneumococcal (NIP)

    From 65 years:

    • Influenza (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal (NIP)

    70 years or from 71 – 79 years (until end 2021):

    • Shingles (Herpes Zoster) (NIP)

    Eligible people at risk:

    • Hepatitis B (NIP)
    • Rabies (NIP)

    Vulnerable citizens and Refugees:

    • Age appropriate vaccine catch-up (NIP and Vic funded immunisations)
    • GPs
    • Some community health centres
    • Local council immunisation clinics
    • See here for more info to find a local provider

Tasmania

To view the Tasmanian Health Department website click here.

See the Tasmanian vaccination schedule here.

All Tasmanians born after 1 August 1997 and at least six weeks old are eligible for a free Meningococcal ACWY vaccine (until end 2018). See here for more details.

  • Valid as at 1 July 2018

    Source: Australian Government Health Department

     

    Birth:

    • Hepatitis B (NIP)

    2 and 4 months:

    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis-hepatitis B-Haemophilus influenza type b (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal (NIP)
    • Rotavirus (NIP)

    6 months:

    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis-hepatitis B-Haemophilus influenza type B (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal – Medically at-risk children only (NIP)

    6 months to <5 years:

    • Influenza (State funded)
    • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander – Influenza (NIP)

    12 months:

    • Measles-mumps-rubella (NIP)
    • Meningococcal ACWY (NIP)
    • Premature babies/low birthwieght – Hepatitis B
    • Pneumococcal (NIP)

    18 months:

    • Measles-mumps-rubella-varicella (chickenpox) (NIP)
    • Diphtheriea-tetanus-pertussis (NIP)
    • (Hib) Haemophilus influenza type b (NIP)

    4 years:

    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal – medically at-risk only (NIP)

    BCG for eligible infants and children under 5 years:

    • Tuberculosis

    5 years and over with medical risk factor:

    • Influenza (NIP)

    Year 7 Secondary school (or 10-15 years of age):

    • Human papillomavirus (HPV) (NIP)
    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (NIP)

    Year 10 Secondary school (or age equivalent):

    • Meningococcal ACWY (State funded from 1 August 2018; on NIP from 1 April 2019)

    15 years and over (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders):

    • Influenza (NIP)
    • With medical risk factor – Pneumococcal (NIP)

    Young people with a medical risk factor:

    • Influenza (NIP)

    Pregnant women:

    • Influenza (NIP)
    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (NIP)

    People with a medical risk factor:

    • Influenza (NIP)

    From 50 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders:

    • Pneumococcal (NIP)

    From 65 years:

    • Influenza (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal (NIP)

    70 years or from 71 – 79 years (until end 2021):

    • Shingles (Herpes Zoster) (NIP)

    Eligible people at risk:

    • Hepatitis B (NIP)
    • Hepatitis A (State funded)
    • Rabies (NIP)

    Vulnerable citizens & Refugees:

    • Age appropriate vaccine catch-up (NIP)
    • Your local GP
    • Local Council Immunisation Clinic

  • Tasmanian immunisation hotline: 1800 671 738

Victoria

  • Valid as at 1 July 2018

    Source: Australian Government Health Department

     

    Birth:

    • Hepatitis B (NIP)

    2 and 4 months:

    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis-hepatitis B-Haemophilus influenza type b (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal (NIP)
    • Rotavirus (NIP)

    6 months:

    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis-hepatitis B-Haemophilus influenza type B (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal – Medically at-risk children only (NIP)

    6 months to <5 years:

    • Influenza (State funded)
    • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander – Influenza (NIP)

    12 months:

    • Measles-mumps-rubella (NIP)
    • Meningococcal ACWY (NIP)
    • Premature babies/low birthwieght – Hepatitis B
    • Pneumococcal (NIP)

    18 months:

    • Measles-mumps-rubella-varicella (chickenpox) (NIP)
    • Diphtheriea-tetanus-pertussis (NIP)
    • (Hib) Haemophilus influenza type b (NIP)

    4 years:

    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal – medically at-risk children only (NIP)

    BCG for eligible infants and children under 5 years:

    • Tuberculosis

    5 years and over with medical risk factor:

    • Influenza (NIP)

    Year 7 Secondary school (or 10-15 years of age):

    • Human papillomavirus (HPV) (NIP)
    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (NIP)

    Year 10 Secondary school (or age equivalent):

    • Meningococcal ACWY (State funded; on NIP from 1 April 2019)

    15 years and over (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders):

    • Influenza (NIP)
    • With medical risk factor – Pneumococcal (NIP)

    Young people with a medical risk factor:

    • Influenza (NIP)

    Pregnant women:

    • Influenza (NIP)
    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (NIP)

    Women planning pregnancy or after delivery:

    • Measles-mumps-rubella (Sate funded)

    People with a medical risk factor:

    • Influenza (NIP)

    From 50 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders:

    • Pneumococcal (NIP)

    From 65 years:

    • Influenza (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal (NIP)

    70 years or from 71 – 79 years (until end 2021):

    • Shingles (Herpes Zoster) (NIP)

    Eligible people at risk:

    • Hepatitis B (NIP)
    • Rabies (NIP)

    Men who have sex with men (program ends 31 December 2018):

    • Meningococcal (State funded)
    • HPV (State funded)
    • Hepatitis A (State funded)

    People who have injected drugs in the past 12 months (program ends 31 December 2018):

    • Hepatitis A (State funded)

    Vulnerable citizens and Refugees:

    • Age appropriate vaccine catch-up (NIP and Vic funded immunisations)

  • Department of Health and Human Services

    Opening hours:  9am to 12pm and 2pm to 3pm Monday to Friday

    Telephone Number:

    Phone: 1300 882 008

    Fax: 1300 768 088

    Email:immunisation@dhhs.vic.gov.au

    Location: 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, 3000 Victoria, Australia

Western Australia

To view the WA Health Department website for immunisation click here.

  • Valid as at 1 July 2018

    Source: Australian Government Health Department

     

    Birth:

    • Hepatitis B (NIP)

    2 and 4 months:

    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis-hepatitis B-Haemophilus influenza type b (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal (NIP)
    • Rotavirus (NIP)

    6 months:

    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis-hepatitis B-Haemophilus influenza type B (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal – medically at-risk children only (NIP)

    6 months to <5 years:

    • Influenza (State funded)
    • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander – Influenza (NIP)

    12 months:

    • Measles-mumps-rubella (NIP)
    • Meningococcal ACWY (NIP)
    • Premature babies/low birthwieght – Hepatitis B (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal (NIP)

    12 months – 4 years:

    • Meningococcal ACWY (State funded) catch-up

    18 months:

    • Measles-mumps-rubella-varicella (chickenpox) (NIP)
    • Diphtheriea-tetanus-pertussis (NIP)
    • (Hib) Haemophilus influenza type b (NIP)

    4 years:

    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-poliomyelitis (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal – medically at-risk children only (NIP)

    BCG for eligible infants and children under 5 years:

    • Tuberculosis (NIP)

    5 years and over with medical risk factor:

    • Influenza (NIP)

    Year 7 Secondary school (or 10-15 years of age):

    • Human papillomavirus (HPV) (NIP)
    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (NIP)

    Individuals 15 – 19 years of age

    • Meningococcal ACWY (State funded; on NIP from 1 April 2019)

    15 years and over (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders):

    • Influenza (NIP)
    • With medical risk factor – Pneumococcal (NIP)

    Young people with a medical risk factor:

    • Influenza (NIP)

    Pregnant women:

    • Influenza (NIP)
    • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (NIP)

    People with a medical risk factor:

    • Influenza (NIP)

    From 50 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders:

    • Pneumococcal (NIP)

    From 65 years:

    • Influenza (NIP)
    • Pneumococcal (NIP)

    70 years or from 71 – 79 years (until end 2021):

    • Shingles (Herpes Zoster) (NIP)

    Eligible people at risk:

    • Hepatitis B (NIP)
    • Rabies – post exposure (NIP)

    Vulnerable citizens and Refugees:

    • Age appropriate vaccine catch-up (NIP)
    • GPs
    • Local immunisation clinic – click here to find your local
    • Some local councils
    • Aboriginal community health services – click here
    • Central Immunisation Clinics. See metropolitan locations here.

Page published:  29 March 2018

Last updated: 4 October 2018