An additional booster dose is now recommended for people aged 50 and over and people at higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19.
Vaccination is recommended for children aged 6 months to under 5 years at risk of severe COVID-19, and children aged 5 to 11 years.
Influenza vaccinations are free for people aged 65 years and over, children aged 6 months to under 5 years old, Aboriginal people, pregnant women and people at higher risk of serious illness from flu.
Understand the oral COVID-19 antiviral medicines available to treat people within the first 5 days of symptoms appearing.
COVID-19 vaccination for workers
Some workers are required to have a COVID-19 vaccination to continue working.
Australia's vaccination plan
The Australian Government is leading the COVID-19 vaccine rollout across Australia.
It has developed a national strategy so that everyone can access a safe, effective and free COVID-19 vaccine.
Latest updates on the vaccination program
Read more about COVID-19 vaccination in Easy Read format
You might prefer to use Easy Read resources about COVID-19 if you find it difficult to read for any reason.
These pages allow you to understand COVID-19 in an easy to read format with pictures and words.
Help and support
National Coronavirus Helpline
Call the National Coronavirus Helpline for information about COVID-19 and vaccines. The helpline can assist you to locate a vaccine clinic and provide you with contact information to make a booking.
- 1800 020 080 (24-hour help line)
Easy Vaccine Access (EVA)
EVA (Easy Vaccine Access) is a simple callback service to help you book a COVID-19 vaccine.
- If you need help making a COVID-19 vaccine booking, send an SMS with 'Hey EVA' to 0481 611 382 (every day, 7am to 10pm AEST).
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National)
TIS National is for people who do not speak English and for agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients.
- 131 450 (24-hour help line)
The Disability Gateway
The Vaccine Clinic Finder now includes new information about which clinics are accessible for people with disability, including quiet spaces and wheelchair access. For help booking a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, call the Disability Gateway.
- 1800 643 787 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm AEST).