COVID-19 vaccines and treatments

Find out more about COVID-19 vaccines

Visit the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website to find out more about COVID-19 vaccinations.

Find out more about Influenza vaccination

Visit the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website to find out more about Influenza vaccinations.

Book your COVID-19 vaccination

There are a few ways you can book your COVID-19 vaccination:

  1. You can use the healthdirect Service Finder to find a clinic and book your COVID-19 vaccination. It is the best way to compare clinics, check availability and book an appointment in one place.
    Find and book your next COVID-19 vaccination.
    • Wheelchair accessible - This location supports the needs of people who are using a wheelchair or have limited mobility.
    • Low sensory space available - This location has a quiet room and/or low sensory space available.
    • No Medicare card needed - People without Medicare can get a COVID-19 vaccine at this location.
    • No appointment needed - walk-ins accepted
    • Languages other than English - Some staff at this location can communicate in the languages listed.
  2. The Disability Gateway can help you to make a booking to get your COVID-19 vaccine. Call 1800 643 787, Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm.
  3. You can call your doctor (also known as a GP), and ask them if they can give you a vaccine, or if they can help you find someone close by (such as the local pharmacist) who can give you a vaccine.
  4. You can check if your local pharmacy can give you a vaccine.
  5. If you are an NDIS participant, you can ask your NDIS provider to help you.

In residential disability accommodation

If you live in disability residential accommodation, you can have an in-reach vaccination service come to your home if you cannot go to another vaccination service, such as a GP, pharmacy, or vaccination hub. Your residential disability service provider can arrange this for you.

If you do not have a provider, you can ask your local primary health network (PHN) to assist finding someone to come to your home. Your PHN can request Commonwealth in-home support if they cannot help you to find a local provider.

Enquiries can be sent to: DisabilityCovidVaccineDelivery@health.gov.au.

COVID-19 childhood vaccination

It’s natural for your child to be curious and to have lots of questions about COVID-19 vaccinations. Here are some tips for speaking with children before and after they receive a vaccine.

A children’s song has also been created to help remind families how to avoid viral infections like COVID-19 watch the Teeny Tiny Stevies song 'I got you'.

Read more about childhood vaccination.

COVID-19 vaccination Easy Reads

Access a series of fact sheets about COVID-19 vaccination and treatment in Easy Read format:

More information and FAQs for COVID 19 vaccinations

FAQs

Read more COVID-19 vaccination FAQs COVID-19 vaccines: Frequently asked questions

You can find more information at the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website: COVID-19 vaccine information for people with disability.

And there is further information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples about COVID-19 vaccines.

Australian state and territory advice and information

You can find COVID-19 advice and information about your state or territory:

Carer Gateway

Information about carer supports and services. Visit the Carer Gateway

COVID-19 symptom checker

If you are unwell you can use the Symptom Checker to see if you need to get medical help or be tested or you can contact the Healthdirect on 1800 022 222.

If you develop symptoms such as severe shortness of breath or chest pain, call triple zero (000) immediately. Tell the call handler and the paramedics on arrival if you have COVID-19.

Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

Are you a Disability Service Provider? 

You can visit the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing disability service provider page.

National Disability Advocacy Program

Support for people with disability to help understand and protect your rights. 

Visit the National Disability Advocacy Program.

COVID-19 updates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Stay up to date with our latest advice on COVID-19 and other health-related information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. 

Subscribe to the Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing newsletter for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Other information

There is more information for you to read on your home state or territory website. Click on the link to your state or territory:

New South Wales: Advice for disability services on managing acute respiratory infections (ARI)

The ACT: Disability

Queensland: Disability support workers and carers

Victoria:Immunisation for special risk groups

Tasmania: Disability information

South Australia: SA Intellectual Disability Health Service

Northern Territory: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

National Relay Service: 133 677

Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National): call 131 450 and ask for the National coronavirus and COVID-19 vaccine helpline.

To book a COVID-19 vaccination in your own language.

  1. You can call the Healthdirect Helpline on 1800 022 222. The helpline is available 24 hours, 7 days a week and has free interpreting help.
  2. The Translating and Interpreting Service is also available on 131 450.
  3. For people who are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, call the National Relay Service on 133 677.