Immunisation
Council’s Environmental Health Unit provides free childhood immunisation sessions for all vaccines listed on the National Immunisation Schedule.
The Influenza vaccine is also available from May through to July, and free for all infants and children from six months to under five years of age. Extra sessions are run on Wednesday mornings in Torquay during these months.
Booking
To book an appointment you must use the Victorian Department of Health Central Immunisation Record (CIRV) portal.
This is for all immunisation sessions in all locations; we are not running walk-in sessions at this time.
If you have an account set up before March 2023 you will need to create a new account.
How to create a CIRV portal account
Before signing up, make sure you have:
- Email address
- Access to the email account
- Medicare card (if you have one)
Then, visit the Victorian Department of Health Central Immunisation Record (CIRV) portal. Click on Book a community immunisation appointment, then follow the steps to create a new account.
How to book a vaccine (only for children under 5)
Once you have registered for an account on the CIRV portal,
- Select 'Surf Coast Shire'
- Select your preferred venue for vaccines: Surf Coast Shire Childrens Hub, Moriac M&CH Centre, Winchelsea M&CH Centre, Anglesea M&CH Centre or Lorne/Fig Tree Community House.
Immunisation sessions
Immunisation sessions, by appointment, will take place at the following times and locations:
Download the Immunisation timetable 2023(DOCX, 24KB)
Childhood flu vaccine will also be available every Wednesday throughout May, June, and July at both our regular clinics and extra flu clinic days we will be running at the Torquay Children's Hub 27 Grossmans Road Torquay between 8:30am and 10:45am.
1st Wednesday of each month from February to December 2023
- Torquay Children’s Hub, 27 Grossmans Road Torquay – 8:30am – 10:45am
- Anglesea Kindergarten, 1 McMillan Avenue Anglesea – 11:45am – 12:15pm
- Lorne Fig Tree Community House, 16 Mountjoy Parade Lorne – 2:00pm – 2:30pm
3rd Wednesday of each month from February to December 2023
- Torquay Children’s Hub, 27 Grossmans Road Torquay – 8:30am – 10:45am
- Moriac Maternal & Child Health Centre, 7 Clerke Court Moriac – 11:45am – 12:15pm
- Winchelsea Shire Hall, 28 Hesse Street Winchelsea 1:45pm - 2:15pm
COVID-19 safety measures
Due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, there are changes to the dates and times of the sessions, to implement additional health and safety measures.
We are not running walk-in session at the moment, and you must book an appointment for immunisation in all locations.
Council is taking measures to protect the community. It is vital that these instructions are followed.
- People should not attend if they or their child have symptoms of a respiratory infection such as fever, sore throat, runny nose, cough or shortness of breath.
- One parent/guardian to accompany child into session – no siblings unless extenuating circumstances
- Use hand sanitiser provided at the entrance to the reception area.
More information
Find out more from the Department of Health and Human Services
To get information regarding your child's immunisation please contact the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) on 1800 653 809.
COVID vaccines for children
COVID-19 vaccines are available to everyone aged 5 years and over in Australia.
The type of vaccine young people can have depends on their age and, in some cases, whether they have certain medical conditions.
Some children are already eligible for vaccination, while others will turn 5 during the year. Families should book their children in for vaccination as soon as possible after their fifth birthday.
Find out more at the Victorian Coronavirus website
Flu vaccinations for children
Vaccination against flu is the best way to protect your children.
Children from 6 months to under 5 years of age will have access to free flu vaccines through Council’s childhood immunisation sessions.
Children receiving their influenza vaccination for the first time require two doses of vaccine, spaced by a minimum of one month. Children who have been immunised against flu previously will only require one dose each year.
School vaccination program
Council also provides an immunisation service for secondary schools within the municipality to students in years 7 and 10 as recommended by the state government.
Consent cards and information sheets are sent out to all secondary schools and colleges during the first quarter of the school year.
Any student who misses any vaccinations can arrange to attend one of Council’s Childhood Immunisation sessions to catch-up.
Further information can be found at Vaccination for adolescents
Immunisation history request
The Council’s Environmental Health Unit can only provide immunisation records for individuals that have been immunised through a Surf Coast Shire’s immunisation service. Request for Immunisation Record.
For further information on Immunisation Status Certificates, please contact the Australian Immunisation Register or call them on 1800 653 809.
For any enquires regarding council's immunisation service please contact the Environmental Health Unit on 03 5261 0600.