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Immunisation session information: Booking, locations and 2023 calendar



Bookings required

We will be enforcing strict hygiene and social distancing guidelines. 

Do not attend an immunisation appointment if you or your child/children are experiencing cold/flu symptoms or are waiting on a COVID-19 swab result.. Please ring to reschedule your appointment.

Council is not a COVID-19 vaccination provider. To find out about the COVID-19 vaccination program visit the Australian Department of Health COVID-19 website.

Find out about:

Who can get immunised
Influenza vaccine update
Session dates, times and locations
How to book
What to bring
More information

Immunisations are important and protect both individuals and communities from contracting diseases. Find out what to bring and what to expect at our free immunisation sessions.

Who can get immunised?

The Bayside immunisation service is free for infants, children, adolescents, adults and special risk groups covered by the the National Immunisation Program (NIP). The Victorian Government also funds the provision of some vaccines that are not included on the NIP.

You can find out more about eligibility at the Health VIC website.

Influenza vaccine update

Our government funded influenza vaccines are now available. 

Influenza vaccinations for children between 6 months of age and up until age 5 can now be administered free of charge at  our community immunisation sessions.

We can also offer vaccinations for those over the age of 65 years, and those between 5 and 64 years of age with an underlying medical condition. 

Those eligible include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, pregnant women (at any stage of pregnancy) and medical conditions that put the individual at risk of severe influenza and its complications.

When and where are the sessions?

We have 5 immunisation sessions per month throughout Bayside.

To facilitate requests during COVID-19 were are now offering some additional appointment times. Please call 9599 4755 to check availability.

Beaumaris

When: First Wednesday of the month from 9am to 11am.

Where: Beaumaris Community Centre, 90 Reserve Road, Beaumaris  VIC 3193.

Brighton

When: Second Tuesday of the month from 9am to 11am.

Where: William St Pavilion, 80 William Street, Brighton  VIC 3186

Hampton East

When: Second Friday of the month from 9am to 11am.

Where: AW Oliver Pavilion, 2 Little Ave, Hampton East  VIC 3188

Sandringham 

When: Third Monday of the month from 5.30pm to 7pm.

and

Fourth Saturday of the month from 9am to 11am

Additional openings on 10 April, 15 May, 11 June and 10 July 2021

Where: Bayside City Council, 76 Royal Avenue, Sandringham  VIC 3191.

How long does it take?

This depends on how many people are attending the session. We ask that you wait 15 minutes following the immunisation.

What to bring to your session

If you are coming to see us for the first time, make sure you have your Medicare card (if eligible) and your child’s health book.

How to book

All our immunisation sessions are currently strictly appointment only, to adhere to the social distancing rules related COVID-19. 

Book your immunisation session online

Alternatively you can ring Family Services on 9599 4755 to make a booking.

Who performs the immunisation?

They are carried out by registered nurses with further qualifications in immunisation.

For more information

If you have any questions before or following immunisation, you can contact us on:

Alternatively you can get in touch with your local doctor or hospital, or one of these organisations.

Department of Health Immunisation Service

Phone: 1300 882 008 (9am–12noon, 2pm–3pm, Monday–Friday)

Find out more

24-hour Maternal Child Health line

Phone: 13 22 29

Australian Immunisation Register

Phone: 1800 653 809