Immunisation

The links below provide information about the vaccines that are currently provided free of charge under the National Immunisation Program.

Council provides its infant immunisation program through the Maternal and Child Health Service during your child’s 10 Key, Age and Stage consultations.

There are two vaccinations outside of the scheduled infant KAS consultations;

- 6 month old; and
- 4 year old.

Council coordinates monthly immunisation sessions (free of charge) at 94 Julia Street (Karreeta Peeneeyt Mara – Portland Child and Family Complex) for children within these age groups.

If you are unable to attend one of these session, please visit your local GP.

To book an appointment for your child's immunisation contact Children’s Services Administration on 03 5522 2211

Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) – Immunisation History Statement

The quickest way to get your child’s statement is by using your Medicare online account through myGov or the Express Plus Medicare mobile app.
You can also contact AIR on 1800 653 809.
For more information visit this link: https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/enablers/air-immunisation-history-statement/40556#a1

Secondary School Immunisation sessions have been arranged for 2018. The vaccines that are currently provided to secondary school students free of charge under the National Immunisation Program are;

Year 7 Secondary school (or age equivalent, 12-13 years of age)
• Human papillomavirus (HPV) - 2 dose course
• Diphtheria- tetanus- pertussis - single dose

Year 10 Secondary School (or age equivalent)
• Meningococcal ACWY - single dose

Secondary school immunisation sessions are held at each school within the Glenelg Shire Council.

If your child has been absent from school during one of the immunisation sessions please contact your local GP to arrange a catch up vaccination.

When receiving immunisations from another provider (for example a local GP), please contact Council's Environmental Health Department on 03 5522 2229 to ensure our records are current and up to date. This will allow your child to continue to participate in the program.

If you have received your child’s statement from AIR and it appears to be incorrect please complete the following and return via the following options:

- email to childrenservicesenquiry@glenelg.vic.gov.au
- or send it to Immunisation Services P.O. Box 152 Portland Vic 3305.

For further information visit ‘My Vaccination’ Website
The website provides all Australians with simple, easy to understand information about vaccine-preventable diseases at the time of life when it is most relevant to them.