Immunisation schedules

NCIRS immunisation schedules

The NCIRS Immunisation schedule tables are currently under review. Please refer to the National Immunisation Program schedule and your relevant state or territory schedule for recommended and funded vaccines. Other recommended vaccines that are not listed on these schedules are detailed in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. 

National Immunisation Program Schedule

The NIP schedule is a series of immunisations given at specific times throughout a person's life. The immunisations range from birth through adulthood. All vaccines listed in the NIP schedule are provided free by the Australian Government.

• National Immunisation Program Schedule

State and territory immunisation schedules

Note: There may be slight variations in the immunisation schedules of states and territories.

• Australian Capital Territory
• New South Wales
• Victoria
• Queensland
• South Australia
• Western Australia
• Northern Territory
• Tasmania

Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination

Note: Access to BCG vaccination varies in different states and territories.

• New South Wales
• Victoria – Monash Health and The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
• Queensland
• South Australia
• Western Australia
• Northern Territory
• Tasmania

Travel vaccines

People who are planning to travel overseas may need some additional vaccines for protection against infectious diseases to which they may be exposed at the relevant destinations. 

More information can be found at:

• Smartraveller
• Travel doctor TMVC
• Travel Medicine Alliance
• Australian Government Department of Health