Contact us Address NCIRS, Kids Research, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Cnr Hawkesbury Rd & Hainsworth St, Westmead Post: Locked Bag 4001, Westmead NSW 2145, Australia P: The NCIRS phone line will remain unattended until further notice. Please send an email to SCHN-NCIRS@health.nsw.gov.au as this inbox will be checked regularly. If you have an urgent immunisation-related question, please contact your local public health unit on 1300 066 055. F: (612) 9845 1418 E: SCHN-NCIRS@health.nsw.gov.au Media enquiries (if you are a member of the public seeking advice, please see above): Email: SCHN-NCIRSmedia@health.nsw.gov.au NCIRS is located in the Kids Research building, situated next door to The Children's Hospital at Westmead (refer to map). Make an enquiry Our primary role in Australia is to provide expert technical immunisation advice to government. We operate independently of the Australian Government Department of Health. We are unable to provide patient-specific medical advice via email. Please visit your General practitioner (GP) to discuss your specific clinical situation. Healthcare providers are advised to contact the appropriate immunisation specialist service in your state if additional clinical support is required. Please visit the Australian Government Department of Health website for additional information about COVID-19 vaccines, eligibility, vaccination bookings and immunisation certificates. The NCIRS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) webpage also has answers to many commonly asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines. First Name Last Name Telephone Your email address Message CAPTCHA Where we are Contact Us By taxi If travelling by taxi, direct the driver to drop you at the front entrance of The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. By train The Children’s Hospital at Westmead is a short walking distance from Westmead Station (approx. 1km). If you require further information visit Transport for NSW. By bus There are several bus routes to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. For further information visit Transport for NSW. By car Limited paid public parking including disabled parking is available in the Children's Hospital Medical Centre / visitor’s car park. Contact Us News & events News | 18 February 2026 National survey shows declining vaccine confidence among parents News | 09 February 2026 Whooping cough cases are at their highest level in 35 years – so why the surge? News | 06 February 2026 Implementation plan released for National Immunisation Strategy News | 05 February 2026 Bridging the vaccine introduction gap in Asia’s middle‑income countries 19895 views