Immunisation sessions

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

• Preston City Hall: 284 Gower Street, Preston
• Reservoir Community and Learning Centre: 23 Edwardes Street, Reservoir (parking at rear via Cleeland St)
• Keon Park Children's Hub: 1—7 Dole Avenue, Reservoir

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

• Darebin North East Community Hub: 35 Copernicus Crescent, Bundoora
• Fairfield Maternal and Child Health Centre: 84 Arthur Street, Fairfield (rear of Fairfield Library & Community Centre)
• Northcote Library: 32-38 Separation Street, Northcote (parking available at rear via Balgonie Pl)
• Reservoir East Family Centre: 15 Gisborne Crescent, Reservoir

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

• children aged 6 months to less than 5 years
• anyone aged 65 years and older
• pregnant people – at any stage of pregnancy
• all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over
• people aged 6 months or older with certain medical risk factors — you can check the list of eligible conditions at Better Health Channel.

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