Immunisations and vaccinations (including flu vaccine)
Key points
- Free public immunisation sessions are available for Infants, children, adolescents and adults that fall under the special risk groups under the National Immunisation Program.
- Eligible vaccines can be found at Victorian Government Department of Health website
- Immunisation sessions are held regularly at various locations across Cardinia Shire.
Book an immunisation session or update your booking View session times and locations
Council's Immunisation service
Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting children and adults against many diseases. The risks of contracting these diseases are greater than the very small risks associated with immunisation.
Infants, children, adolescents and adults that fall under the special risk groups are eligible to receive some vaccines for free under the National Immunisation Program
You must be eligible for Medicare and eligible for the vaccine as stated on the Department of Health website to receive vaccines through Council's services. If you are not eligible, please make a booking with your local GP or pharmacy.
Seasonal Flu Vaccinations – Now available for 2025
Annual influenza vaccination is recommended from mid-April onwards to be protected for the peak influenza season, which is typically June to September.
Our immunisation sessions provide free flu vaccinations to people who meet the eligibility criteria.
- People aged 6 months to less than 5 years
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and older
- Pregnant women (at any stage of pregnancy)
- People aged 65 years and older
- People aged 6 months and older with medical conditions putting them at increased risk of severe influenza and its complications.
Visit the Department of Health website for more information on the Seasonal influenza vaccine.
Book/update your seasonal flu vaccine session
To note: First-time users will need to sign up before booking a vaccination date.
By using the portal, you understand that Council only uses the personal information provided by you for the purposes for which it was collected and any other authorised use. More info: Council's privacy information.
National Immunisation Program – Immunisation Sessions
View 2025 immunisation schedule
Book/update your immunisation session
To note: First-time users will need to sign up before booking a vaccination date.
By using the portal, you understand that Council only uses the personal information provided by you for the purposes for which it was collected and any other authorised use. More info: Council's privacy informatio
What to bring to your immunisation session:
- Your Child Health Record Book – Immunisation records which will enable quick access to all your child’s details
- Medicare card
- Your child’s comfort device or special toy (if needed)
Following all vaccinations, we recommended you wait for 15 minutes before leaving, just to check for possible reactions.
If your child has been ill, please seek advice from your family doctor about whether it is appropriate for them to attend an immunisation session.
Your child’s immunisation records will be forwarded to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). This data base is used to process school entry immunisation records and family allowance relating to immunisation.
Secondary school immunisations
Our Immunisation team visit all Cardinia Shire secondary schools to immunise Year 7 students and Year 10 students.
Funded vaccines are provided in line with the National Immunisation Program
Parents and guardians must return a completed immunisation consent card for their child’s school, whether or not they give consent.
If your child misses a school immunisation session, email mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au or call 1300 787 624 to access this immunisation.
More info: Better Health Victoria website - Immunisation in secondary schools
Immunisation history
How to show that your child's had their immunisations
- All children enrolling at an early childhood education facility or care service must have an immunisation status certificate. This shows all the vaccinations your child has received. More info: No Jab, No Play
- This certificate will be mailed to you after your child gets their final immunisation boosters at 4 years.
- You can also get your immunisation history statement straight away through your Medicare online account through myGov or the Express Plus Medicare mobile app.
- You can also call the Australian Immunisation Register and ask them to send your immunisation history statement to you.
- More info: Australian Government - How to get an immunisation history statement
What to do if immunisations are not up to date
- If your child’s immunisations are not up to date (according to the Victorian immunisation schedule), contact your GP, who will help you work out a catch-up program. You can also contact us if you have questions about a catch-up schedule.
- Please make sure you have a catch-up program in place before you attend one of our immunisation sessions.