Register, book and manage your vaccination appointments
Funded immunisations for infants and children
The following immunisations are funded for people who have or are eligible for a Medicare cardOpens in new tab as part of the National Immunisation ProgramOpens in new tab.
- 6 to 8 weeks: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, haemophilus influenza B, hepatitis B, pneumococcal (not at 6 months), rotavirus (not at 6 months)
- 4 months: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, haemophilus influenza B, hepatitis B, pneumococcal (not at 6 months), rotavirus (not at 6 months)
- 6 months: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, haemophilus influenza B, hepatitis B
- 12 months: measles, mumps, rubella, meningococcal ACWY, pneumococcal
- 18 months: varicella (chickenpox), measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), haemophilus influenza B
- 4 years: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio
No Jab, No Play
The Victorian Government's 'No Jab, No Play' legislation came into effect in January 2016. This legislation aims to reduce the risk of vaccine-preventable diseases through increased immunisation rates in the community.
All parents and guardians wanting to enrol their child in an early childhood service in Victoria (including kindergarten) must provide evidence that the child is up-to-date with immunisations for their age or has an immunisation catch-up schedule or medical condition preventing them from being fully vaccinated. When enrolling your child for primary school or early childhood education in Victoria, it’s a legal requirement to provide an immunisation certificate. Conscientious objection is not an exemption under the law.
Only parents of children who are fully immunised, or are on a recognised catch-up schedule, can receive the childcare benefit, the childcare rebate and the family benefit.
To access your child’s immunisation certificate:
- Use the Express Plus Medicare mobile appOpens in new tab.
- Log in to your Medicare online accountOpens in new tab through myGovOpens in new tab.
For more information, visit Kindergarten.
Accessing your immunisation statement through MyGov
To access your immunisation statement. You need to login through your MyGov. If you don't have a myGov account, it's easy to create one; see Create a myGov accountOpens in new tab.
- Sign in to your myGov account.
- Select the Proof of COVID-19 vaccination quick link.
- Select your name, and then either View immunisation history statement (PDF) or View COVID-19 digital certificate (PDF).
If you don't have Medicare, you'll need to link your Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI) to your myGov account.
If you don't have one, find out how to get an IHI: How to get an Individual Healthcare Identifier - Individual Healthcare Identifiers - Services AustraliaOpens in new tab.
Once you've linked the Medicare/IHI service:
- Sign in to your myGov account.
- Select the Proof of COVID-19 vaccination quick link.
- Select your name, and then either View immunisation history statement (PDF) or View COVID-19 digital certificate (PDF).
Can't access Medicare online?
If you can’t access Medicare online you can:
- Go to a service centreOpens in new tab.
- Contact the Australian Immunisation RegisterOpens in new tab.
If you have any issues with this and live within City of Melbourne, please contact immunisation@melbourne.vic.gov.au to get your statement. If you live in a different municipality, please contact your own local council. If you're unsure of what council you live in. Find it easily with Find a Council - Know Your CouncilOpens in new tab.
If you or your child’s statement says they are not up to date, we may need to organise further catch-up vaccinations. Please contact us via immunisation@melbourne.vic.gov.au or call 0417 219 089.
