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What vaccinations does my child need?
For more information about the schedule of funded childhood vaccines in Victoria, please read the Department of Health and Human Services' immunisation schedule and vaccine eligibility criteria.
Our qualified immunisation nurses provide scheduled, funded vaccinations for children following the National Immunisation Program.
Where can I go to get my child vaccinated?
Immunisation appointments are available at Girrabanya Integrated Hub and Lucas Community Hub on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
To make an immunisation booking, please contact the City of Ballarat's Family and Children's Services team on 5320 5720.
Where can I go for vaccination advice?
How do I keep track of my child’s immunisations?
Vaccinations given by our team are registered with the Australian Immunisation Register. You can find your Immunisation History Statement on your MyGov (Medicare) account or call the immunisation register on 1800 653 809.
This statement will be needed for your child to enrol to children’s services and schools.
Can I get vaccinated at the City of Ballarat for an overseas trip?
We don't provide vaccinations (or advice) for travel purposes. Contact your GP, a medical centre or Federation University's Health Centre for specialist travel vaccine advice.
What is the cost of vaccination?
Immunisations are provided for free with the City of Ballarat.
Where else can I get immunisations?
Immunisation services are available through
- GPs
- community health centres
- pharmacists
- Aboriginal health services
Where can I get a flu vaccination?
You can get the flu vaccine from doctors, indigenous health services, pharmacists, hospitals and community health services. Ballarat Community Health has a workplace flu vaccination program.
An annual flu vaccine is recommended to prevent disease, reduce absenteeism and avoid flu complications.