Immunisation sessions

We run open immunisation sessions and appointment clinics at different venues around our community for children, adolescents and adults.

Service updates

The 2023 flu vaccine is now available at all sessions for clients in funded and fee-paying groups. See flu vaccine information below for eligibility and to download your consent form.

We do not provide COVID-19 vaccines at our regular community immunisation sessions.
Find information about COVID-19 vaccines in Darebin

The schedule for year 7 immunisations has changed.
As of February 2023, only one dose of HPV vaccine is recommended in year 7. Find out more about immunisation for adolescents.

Immunisation sessions

Everyone is welcome to attend any of our open sessions and appointment clinics, including babies and children, adolescents and adults.

Vaccines funded under the National Immunisation Program are free for all those who are eligible.

Did you know we also offer optional, fee-paying vaccines at all sessions without a prescription?

You can get recommended extra protection for:

  • Meningococcal B (Bexsero)
  • Meningococcal ACWY (Nimenrix)
  • Chickenpox

Read about immunisation for children for more details.

Attending a session

There is no cost to attend our immunisation sessions.

When attending immunisation sessions, please keep the following in mind:

  • face masks are strongly recommended and will be offered to all clients
  • bring your pram or stroller - there is plenty of space and ramp access at our venues
  • bring your Medicare card (if you have one), your child’s Green MCH Book, and any other immunisation history documents with you
  • photography and video recording are not permitted at immunisation sessions
  • payments for fee-paying vaccines can be made with EFTPOS or credit card - no payments with cash

Open sessions

Open sessions are drop-in, and no appointment is needed.

Venues

Date Venue Time
Tuesday 6 June Keon Park Children's Hub 10am—11am
Wednesday 7 June Preston City Hall 1.30pm—2.30pm
Thursday 8 June Preston City Hall 5.30pm—7pm
Friday 9 June Reservoir Community and Learning Centre 10.30am—11.30am
Saturday 10 June Preston City Hall 9.30am—11am
Wednesday 14 June Preston City Hall 9.30am—10.30am
Friday 16 June Reservoir Community and Learning Centre 10.30am—11.30am
Thursday 22 June Reservoir Community and Learning Centre 5.30pm—7pm
Saturday 24 June Preston City Hall 9.30am—11am
Wednesday 28 June Preston City Hall 9.30am—10.30am
Tuesday 4 July
Keon Park Children's Hub
10am—11am
Wednesday 5 July
Preston City Hall
1.30pm—2.30pm
Saturday 8 July
Preston City Hall
9.30am—11am
Wednesday 12 July
Preston City Hall
9.30am—10.30am
Thursday 13 July
Preston City Hall
5.30pm—7pm
Friday 14 July
Reservoir Community and Learning Centre
10.30am—11.30am
Tuesday 18 July
Preston City Hall
2pm—3pm
Tuesday 18 July
Reservoir Community and Learning Centre
5.30pm—6.30pm
Friday 21 July
Reservoir Community and Learning Centre
10.30am—11.30am
Saturday 22 July
Preston City Hall
9.30am—11am
Wednesday 26 July
Preston City Hall
9.30am—10.30am
Thursday 27 July
Reservoir Community and Learning Centre
5.30pm—7pm

Appointment clinics

Appointment clinics are available at the following venues, and appointment slots are available every 15 minutes during the clinic. Contact us on 03 8470 8562 or email immunise@darebin.vic.gov.au to make a booking.

Venues

Date Venue Time
Tuesday 6 June Northcote Library 1pm—2pm
Wednesday 7 June Fairfield Child and Maternal Health Centre 5pm—6.30pm
Friday 16 June Reservoir East Family Centre 1pm—2pm
Wednesday 21 June Northcote Library 10.15am—11.30am
Monday 26 June Fairfield Child and Maternal Health Centre 9.30am—11am
Wednesday 28 June Darebin North East Community Hub 1pm—2pm
Tuesday 4 July
Northcote Library
1pm—2pm
Wednesday 5 July
Fairfield Child and Maternal Health Centre
5pm—6.30pm
Wednesday 19 July
Northcote Library
10.15am—11.30am
Friday 21 July
Reservoir East Family Centre
1pm—2pm
Monday 24 July
Fairfield Child and Maternal Health Centre
9.30am—11am
Wednesday 26 July
 Darebin North East Community Hub
1pm—2pm

2023 flu vaccine

The 2023 flu vaccine is now available at all sessions for all clients aged 6 months and over.

Funded flu vaccine is available for

Fee-paying flu vaccine is available to purchase for people outside these categories at a cost of $20 per dose, payable by EFTPOS at the immunisation session.

Each client aged 5 years and over will need a separate, complete copy of our flu immunisation informed consent form — you can save time by downloading, filling out, and printing yours before attending a session.

Download flu immunisation informed consent form

More information

Darebin Immunisation Service
270 Gower St, Preston 3072
Phone: 03 8470 8562
Email: immunise@darebin.vic.gov.au