Use our free drop-in immunisation service. See what vaccines are available and what to bring. Find clinic locations, session times and information for children.
We offer a free drop-in immunisation service. This applies to all vaccines funded by the National Immunisation Program (NIP) and vaccines that may carry a cost.
Our immunisation service is available to adults, children and babies from 6 weeks old – you don't need to book, just drop in.
Please check our website before you attend a session for any last-minute changes.
What immunisations are available?
- Free childhood immunisations under the National Immunisation Program
- Immunisations for year 7 and 10 students
- Immunisations for adults
- Advice and support for residents with vaccination-related enquiries.
- An Influenza vaccine program for residents
- An annual corporate influenza vaccine program for companies in Yarra.
Influenza (flu) clinics
Yarra City Council will be holding influenza ONLY clinics during May 2025 for all people aged 6 months and older. This includes the flu vaccine specifically for people aged 65 years and older.
Appointments for our Influenza only clinics are bookable online via the Victorian Government's CIRV portal. You will need to register first and then make your appointment by selecting ‘Yarra City Council’ as your immunisation provider.
Alternatively, please email [email protected] with your preferred date and time.
| Monday | 12 May | 5 - 7pm | Collingwood Town Hall |
| Saturday | 17 May | 12 - 2pm | Mark Street Hall |
| Thursday | 22 May | 5 - 7pm | Collingwood Town Halll |
Please note, these Influenza clinics will also have limited walk-in space if you are unable to make a booking.
Visit the Better Health website for more information about the influenza vaccine
Immunisation sessions 2025
Please note: If you only require an influenza (flu) vaccination and no other vaccines from the National Immunisation Schedule, please attend our dedicated community influenza sessions listed above.
Find the session time and location that suits you best. You don't need to book an appointment, just drop in.
| Clinic name | Address | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarra Youth Centre | 156 Napier Street Fitzroy | First Tuesday of each month | 9.30am–11.30am |
| North Richmond Community Health Centre | 23 Lennox Street Richmond | First Wednesday of each month | 1pm–3pm |
| Collingwood Town Hall | 140 Hoddle Street Abbotsford | Second Wednesday of each month | 9.30am–11.30am |
| Studio One Community Room | 15 Barnet Way Richmond | Third Wednesday of each month | 9.30am–11.30am |
| Edinburgh Gardens Community Room | Alfred Crescent Fitzroy North | Third Thursday of each month | 1pm–3pm |
| Collingwood Town Hall | 140 Hoddle Street Abbotsford | Fourth Monday of each month | 5pm–7pm |
| Maxwell Sutherland Pavilion | Fairfield Park Yarra Bend Road Fairfield | Fourth Thursday of each month | 9.30am–11.30am |
- January - June 2025 [ PDF, 121.95 KB]
- July - December 2025 [ PDF, 121.75 KB]
Please check our website prior to attending any clinics in the event there have been any last-minute changes.
Maternal RSV Vaccine
The RSV Mother and Infant Protection Program prioritises uptake of the maternal vaccine to provide baby with passive protection against RSV during the first six months of infancy.
- The Maternal RSV vaccine protects newborn infants, through the passing of RSV-specific antibodies from the mother to the unborn baby.
- The Maternal RSV Vaccination (Abrysvo) is recommended for women at 28 to 36 weeks pregnant.
- It is free of charge under the National Immunisation Program and available at all walk-in Yarra City Council community clinics
- Maternal RSV vaccines can be given at the same time as other pregnancy vaccines like whooping cough (Recommended between 20- and 40-weeks’ gestation) and the Influenza vaccine (Recommended at any stage of pregnancy)
Infant RSV Immunisation
From 1st April to 30th September 2025, Nirsevimab (a long-acting RSV monoclonal antibody) will be available to eligible infants:
- Infants up to 8 months whose mothers did not receive the maternal RSV vaccine.
- Infants up to 8 months whose mothers received the maternal RSV vaccine but gave birth less than 2 weeks after receiving it.
- Infants born between 1st April to 30th September 2023 with risk conditions for severe RSV disease, regardless of maternal vaccination. For more information see The Australian Immunisation Handbook
Catch-Up Program
A catch-up program is available for the following infants born on or after 1st October 2023 who may be at risk of severe RSV disease:
- Young children with conditions associated with increased risk of RSV disease
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Due to limited availability, Yarra City Council will not be providing Nirsevimab at community clinics.
Where to Get the Vaccine
Infants who require Nirsevimab but have not yet received it can visit the Immunisation Drop-in Centre at the Royal Children’s Hospital:
- Location: 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia.
- Phone: 1300 882 924 (Option 2) — please call first to confirm stock levels.
| Vaccine (and what it targets) | Cost per dose | Number of doses required | Immunisation Handbook reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexsero (Meningococcal B) | $133 | <12mths: 3 doses; ≥12mths: 2 doses | Details about the Bexsero vaccine |
| Boostrix/Adacel (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough) | $51 | >20yrs of age: 1 booster dose if completed childhood schedule otherwise 3 doses if never immunised | Details about the Boostrix vaccine Details about the Adacel vaccine |
| Engerix-B (Hepatitis B) | $30 | Booster dose or >20yrs 3 doses | Details about the Engertix-B vaccine |
HAVRIX Adult (Hepatitis A) | $73 | 2 doses, 6 months apart | Details about the HAVRIX vaccine |
HAVRIX Junior (Hepatitis A) | $54 | 2 doses, 6 months apart | Details about the HAVRIX vaccine |
| Influenza | $20 | Adults: 1 dose annually Children >5yrs <9yrs: 2 doses, 1 month apart in the first year (charged as $30 total for 2 doses) | Details about the Influenza disease |
| Nimenrix (Meningococcal ACWY) | $76 | *6 wks to 5 mths: 3 doses (12 mth dose free) *6-11mths 2 doses (12mth dose free) *>12mths: 1 dose | Details about the Nimenrix vaccine |
| Varilrix (Chicken Pox) | $71 | 2nd dose or >20yrs of age Adult: 2 doses; 1 mth apart | Details about the Varilrix vaccine |
What happens at an immunisation session?
Your visit usually takes around 30 minutes.
Our friendly administration staff will greet you and guide you through the paperwork.
You will meet one of our experienced nurse immunisers and have the chance to talk through the immunisations and possible side effects.
Afterwards, you will be asked to stay for 15 minutes for observations.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call 9205 5555 or email [email protected]
When you’re at the clinic
It’s important that you stay for 15 minutes after being vaccinated, so we can monitor and respond to any immediate reactions.
When you’re at home
If you experience a reaction after your immunisation session that's unexpected, severe and doesn't go away, please see your GP or emergency department (after hours).
Adverse events following immunisation may be reported to SAFEVAC following vaccination.
Please bring to the immunisation session:
- your child's green health records book
- your Medicare card
Please do not bring vaccines that you bought yourself. We can’t use these in our immunisation clinics.
If your child is having the Meningococcal B vaccine, and is under 2 years old, we recommend they have Paracetamol.
Please give a first dose of Paracetamol 30 minutes before the Meningococcal B vaccine, or as soon as possible after vaccination.
Give two further doses after vaccinations, spaced six hours apart. It is not necessary to give Paracetamol before other vaccinations.
For all other vaccinations
It is not necessary to give paracetamol before other vaccinations.
Influenza Vaccination 2025
Please note: If you only require an influenza (flu) vaccination and no other vaccines from the National Immunisation Schedule, please attend our dedicated community influenza sessions.
Eligibility
The influenza vaccines are free under the National Immunisation Program for:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over
- Children aged 6 months to under 5 years
- Pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy
- People aged 65 years or over
- People aged 6 months or over who have medical conditions that mean they have a higher risk of getting serious disease:
- cardiac disease
- chronic respiratory conditions
- immunocompromising conditions
- haematological disorders
- chronic metabolic disorder
- chronic kidney disease
- chronic neurological condition
- long term aspirin therapy in children aged 5 to 10 years.
Cost
The cost of the flu vaccine is $20 per dose for anyone not eligible for the publicly funded vaccine. We are accepting EFTPOS payments only.
Visit the Better Health website for more information about the influenza vaccine
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
Our immunisation service does not dispense Covid vaccines.
To book a Covid immunisation, visit Better Health Channel's Covid page.
Immunisation history statement
Your immunisation history statement shows all the vaccines you have got so far in Australia.
You can:
- download the statement from your myGov account
- contact the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)
- call: 1800 653 809
- visit a Medicare or Centrelink office
Immunisation status certificate
A school entry immunisation status certificate is an up-to-date record of your child's immunisations. You must provide this document when you enrol your child in primary school in Victoria.
In most cases you will receive this certificate automatically from the AIR when your child has received their four-year-old immunisation. It is mailed to your address that is registered with Medicare.
Need help?
Please contact us if you have any trouble getting your child’s vaccine records.
- Call: 9205 5555
- Email: immunisation@yarracity.vic.gov.au
Immunisations will be reported within 24 hours, and no more than 10 working days after the vaccination.
You will need to provide records of your child’s immunisations for childcare, preschool and for school enrolment.
Parents can request a copy of their child’s Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) history statement at any time (before their children turn 14 years of age) by:
- Using their Medicare online account through myGov
- Using the Medicare Express Plus App
- Calling the AIR general enquiries line on 1800 653 809
Please contact us. We need to view the immunisation record of your child and check if any vaccines were missed.
Once all immunisations are complete, we will:
- update your child's records on the Australian Immunisation Register
- email you or your nominated childcare or school the record
Year 7 students get the following vaccines as part of the National Immunisation Program and on recommendation by the National Health and Medical Research Council:
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
1 dose given.
This protects against certain viruses that can cause cancers later in life. This includes head, neck cervical and some genital cancers. The HPV vaccine is administered at this age to maximise its effectiveness before adolescents may be exposed to these viruses.
From 6 February 2023, the dose schedule for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine will change to a single dose, and eligibility for the catch-up program will be extended up to and including 25 years of age under the National Immunisation Program (NIP)
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Boostrix) booster vaccine
1 dose given.
Year 10 students get the following vaccines as part of the National Immunisation Program and on recommendation by the National Health and Medical Research Council:
Meningococcal ACWY (Nimenrix) vaccine
1 dose given.
This vaccine protects children against four strains of the meningococcal disease. Although uncommon, the disease can cause serious permanent disabilities. This includes brain damage, hearing loss and limb amputations, as well as death in 10% of cases.
Young people that are not in Year 10, but aged between 15 and 19 years, can also receive the Meningococcal ACWY vaccine for free from their GP or our immunisation clinics.