COVID-19 vaccination program in Australia COVID-19 Main navigation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander immunisation Australian Immunisation Handbook AusVaxSafety Clinical research COSSI COVID-19 NCIRS COVID-19 response COVID-19 vaccine development landscape Serosurveillance for SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 vaccination program in Australia COVID-19 in educational settings Disease surveillance and epidemiology Education and training New South Wales Immunisation Specialist Service (NSWISS) Paediatric Active Enhanced Disease Surveillance (PAEDS) PHN Immunisation Support program Population health Program evaluation Regional and global collaborations Research to inform policy Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation (SKAI) Serosurveillance Social science in immunisation Vaccine coverage Vaccine safety COVID-19 Main navigation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander immunisation Australian Immunisation Handbook AusVaxSafety Clinical research COSSI COVID-19 NCIRS COVID-19 response COVID-19 vaccine development landscape Serosurveillance for SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 vaccination program in Australia COVID-19 in educational settings Disease surveillance and epidemiology Education and training New South Wales Immunisation Specialist Service (NSWISS) Paediatric Active Enhanced Disease Surveillance (PAEDS) PHN Immunisation Support program Population health Program evaluation Regional and global collaborations Research to inform policy Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation (SKAI) Serosurveillance Social science in immunisation Vaccine coverage Vaccine safety The Australian Government COVID-19 vaccination program began on 22 February 2021. NCIRS, the Australian Government Department of Health, and states and territories have developed a range of resources to keep healthcare professionals up to date with the latest information. International organisations such as the World Health Organization have also created video and podcast explainers about COVID-19. This page provides links to relevant resources. NCIRS resources COVID-19 vaccines: Frequently asked questions We answer some of the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines in our COVID-19 FAQ, and we update them regularly as new information becomes available. Access the FAQ here COVID-19 and children: Frequently asked questions We answer some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) about COVID-19 in children, vaccines available in Australia, vaccine safety and schooling. Access the FAQ here COVID-19 vaccination: summary for immunisation providers We have developed a new page that provides an 'all-in-one-place' summary of new and updated information and advice on COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination program to assist immunisation providers. Access this page here NACCHO-NCIRS COVID-19 FAQ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) and NCIRS have jointly developed a resource that provides information about COVID-19 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Access this resource here Recommendations for developing COVID-19 vaccine communication materials We have developed a new resource for organisations promoting COVID-19 vaccines to guide them in creating targeted communications and to address questions and concerns that people may have. The guide, informed by a review of global literature, highlights factors that may influence acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines. The guide also offers recommendations for developing COVID-19 communication materials. Access the guide here ATAGI clinical advices Clinical recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines A list of all the clinical guidance from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on administering COVID-19 vaccines to eligible patients, advice about rare side effects, contraindications, precautions and adverse effects is available on a dedicated webpage on the Australian Government Department of Health website. Australian Government resources Resources for COVID-19 vaccine providers A list of resources for vaccine providers to use when talking with patients about COVID-19 vaccines. This includes resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, and translated resources in many community languages and is available on a dedicated webpage on the Australian Government Department of Health website. Vaccine Clinic Finder The Vaccine Clinic Finder is the best way to find and book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. COVID-19 vaccine safety and side effects Find out how vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, are tested for safety before they are approved for use in Australia here. Vaccine safety monitoring Therapeutic Goods Administration The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is responsible for monitoring the safety of all vaccines approved for use in Australia. TGA has put in place a comprehensive system to capture reports of adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination, through: Australia's well-established safety monitoring processes for vaccines Enhancements to vaccine safety monitoring as described in the COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Monitoring Plan Active surveillance by SMS or email through AusVaxSafety Read more here AusVaxSafety The AusVaxSafety system, coordinated by NCIRS and funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, will be conducting comprehensive active safety monitoring of COVID-19 vaccines. This is to ensure the safety of COVID-19 vaccines and provide clinician and consumer confidence in the vaccination program. Read more here State and territory resources Australian Capital Territory Information about COVID-19 vaccine and vaccination program roll out in the Australian Capital Territory is available here. New South Wales COVID-19 vaccination in NSW Northern Territory The Northern Territory government has developed resources to provide information about COVID-19 vaccine and vaccination program roll out. Access this information here Queensland The Queensland government has developed a web page to provide information about COVID-19 vaccine and vaccination program. Access this information here South Australia The South Australian government's COVID-19 vaccinations web page provides information about COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination program roll out in the state. Access this information here Tasmania The Tasmanian government has developed resources to provide information about COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination program roll out. Access this information here Victoria The Victorian government has developed information about COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination program in Victoria. Access this information here Western Australia WA Health has developed a range of resources about COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination program. Access this information here International resources WHO Collaborating Centre for Vaccine Safety The WHO Collaborating Centre for Vaccine Safety has developed videos and podcasts for health workers and the public to address common questions about COVID-19 vaccines. Access these resources here See also: NCIRS COVID-19 vaccines: Frequently asked questions COVID-19 vaccine development landscape NCIRS COVID-19 response News & events News | 03 November 2023 The Vaccination Insights project – national surveillance of drivers of under-vaccination in Australian children aged under 5 years News | 27 October 2023 Indigenous status completeness in notification data strong for some vaccine preventable diseases, but improvements needed News | 26 October 2023 Maternal vaccination rates are increasing steadily in NSW – but coverage inequalities remain, new research shows News | 21 September 2023 Multiple vaccinations for children – new NCIRS resource 34988 views
