COVID-19 vaccines

For the public

The COVID-19 vaccination program began on 22 February 2021 in Australia. NCIRS, the Australian Government Department of Health, and states and territories have developed a range of resources to keep Australians up to date with the latest information. This page provides links to resources that provide reliable and accurate information about COVID-19 vaccines. We update this page as new resources and information become available.

COVID-19 vaccines - Frequently asked questions

NCIRS provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) about COVID-19 vaccines.
Visit the COVID-19 vaccines: Frequently asked questions page here.
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care COVID-19 vaccines website

Find out more about COVID-19 vaccines on the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care website.
Access the website here.
COVID-19 vaccines - Is it true?

This Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care resource provides accurate, evidence-based answers to questions about COVID-19 vaccines.
Access the questions and answers here.
Information about COVID-19 vaccines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

For information on COVID-19 vacines for for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, visit the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care website.
Use the Service Finder to find out when and where you can receive a vaccine.
Key updates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

A newsletter that provides key health updates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander households, communities and stakeholders from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.
Access the newsletter here.
Information for people with disability about COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 can be dangerous, especially for people with disability and with existing medical conditions. Vaccines help reduce the spread and severity of the virus.
Find out more on the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care Information for people with disability about COVID-19 vaccines website.
COVID-19 vaccine information for in-home and community aged care recipients and workers

The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care has a website with information about COVID-19 vaccines for recipients, workers and providers of in-home and community aged care.
Access this website.
COVID-19 vaccination decision guide for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy

This decision guide from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care aims to help women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy decide whether they should have a COVID-19 vaccine.
Access this guide here.
COVID-19 vaccination decision guide for people with immunocompromise

This guide from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care is for people with a weakened immune system (which is called immunocompromise), including people taking immune-weakening medicines, who are considering COVID-19 vaccination.
Access this guide here.
COVID-19 vaccine safety

Therapeutic Goods Administration
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is responsible for monitoring the safety of all vaccines approved for use in Australia. There is a robust and well-established system in place to monitor the safety of COVID-19 vaccines.
Read more on the TGA website here.
AusVaxSafety active and enhanced vaccine safety surveillance
AusVaxSafety is an active vaccine safety surveillance system that monitors the safety of vaccines in Australia. AusVaxSafety is working closely with the TGA, the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care and all state and territory health departments to ensure that monitoring of COVID-19 vaccine safety is of the highest possible standard in Australia.
Visit AusVaxSafety website to learn more and to view the latest COVID-19 vaccines safety data.