Australian Vaccinology Course 2026

19–21 October 2026 | Q Station – Sydney, Australia

Boost your impact in immunisation

Register your interest to be notified when applications open

 

Applications for the 2026 Australian Vaccinology Course (AVC2026)
will open on Monday 13 April 2026

The Australian Vaccinology Course (AVC) is the leading in-person vaccinology program for professionals across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region seeking a deep, evidence-based understanding of vaccines, immunology and vaccination programs. Designed to support workforce capability in immunisation, this course provides comprehensive vaccine education for those working in public health, clinical care, health policy and research.

Led by the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) in partnership with the University of Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute, this course offers an engaging and immersive learning experience that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to:

  • confidently navigate the complex landscape of vaccine science and policymaking
  • respond effectively to immunisation program questions from diverse stakeholders
  • play a key role in improving vaccine uptake at local, national and regional levels.

Whether you’re involved in policymaking, clinical practice, public health or research, this course will enable you to contribute meaningfully to local and national immunisation strategies; strengthen vaccine decision-making processes; and become a trusted advocate for immunisation in your community and country. 
 

Enquiries

Please email schn-ncirs-avc@health.nsw.gov.au 
 

2025 Australian Vaccinology Course program

Day 1

9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. AEDT 

How are vaccines and vaccination programs developed?
 

  • Vaccination in 2025
  • How vaccines work
  • Vaccines from research to implementation
  • Measuring the impact of vaccination
  • Decision making for vaccine policy

Day 2

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. AEDT 

How do we implement and monitor the uptake, effectiveness and safety of vaccination programs?

  • Vaccine safety
  • Increasing vaccine uptake
  • Immunisation in a changing world – future challenges
  • Immunisation in a changing world – future opportunities 

Followed by course welcome reception 5:30–7:00 p.m.

Day 3 

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. AEDT 

Delivering vaccinations across the lifespan – from pregnancy and infancy to older age

Learn about the latest on vaccine safety and effectiveness; talking to patients, parents and carers about vaccination; and more. 
 

  • Vaccination in pregnancy
  • Childhood vaccinations
  • Adolescent vaccination
  • Vaccination for older adults and patients with immunocompromise 
  • 2026 Australian Vaccinology Course Faculty

    Professor Kristine Macartney 
    Director, NCIRS  

    Professor Nicholas Wood 
    Associate Director, Clinical Research and Services, NCIRS

    Professor Peter McIntyre 
    Head, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Otago

    Professor Chris Blyth 
    Centre Head, Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases  

    Professor Allen Cheng  
    Director, Infectious Diseases, Monash Health

    Ms Katrina Clark  
    Aboriginal Immunisation Manager, Health Protection,  
    Population Health, Hunter New England Local Health District

    Professor Katie Flanagan 
    Senior Staff Specialist, Westmead Hospital  

    Professor Julie Leask AO 
    Professor and Social Scientist, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney  

    Professor Julia Brotherton
    Professor of Cancer Prevention Policy and Implementation, The University of Melbourne

    Associate Professor Aditi Dey
    Senior Research Fellow/Manager, Surveillance, NCIRS

    Professor Michelle Giles 
    Lead Clinical and Health Systems Research, The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity  

    Professor Michael Gold
    Professor, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide  

    Professor Paul Kelly  
    PK Public Health Advisory
    Honorary Professor Australian National University College of Law, Governance and Policy

    Professor Bette Liu
    Associate Director, Population Health, NCIRS

    Professor Helen Marshall
    Consultant and Professor in Vaccinology, The University of Adelaide

    Professor Meru Sheel 
    Professor of Infectious Diseases and Global Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney

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