COVID-19 vaccines now available through the National Immunisation Program

Department of Health

COVID-19 vaccines are now funded through the NIP, replacing the National COVID-19 Vaccination Program that was introduced during the pandemic.

Free COVID-19 vaccines are available for:

  • adults aged 65 years or older
  • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and over
  • adults aged 18 years or older with severe immunocompromise.

Vaccination continues to be an important way to reduce the risk of serious illness from COVID-19.

Find more information about COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, recommendations and how to access vaccination services.

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