Vaccination Update
COVID-19 vaccines move to the National Immunisation Program
From 1 October 2026, funded COVID-19 vaccination will focus on people at highest risk of severe disease.
COVID-19 vaccines move to the National Immunisation Program
From 1 October 2026, funded COVID-19 vaccination will focus on people at highest risk of severe disease.
From 1 October 2026, COVID-19 vaccines will be funded through the National Immunisation Program, replacing the stand-alone National COVID-19 Vaccine Program.
Who is eligible for a funded COVID-19 vaccine?
From 1 October 2026, funded vaccines will be available for:
- all adults aged 75 years and over — two doses per year, approximately 6 months apart
- adults aged 65 to 74 years — one dose per year
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 to 74 years — one dose per year
- adults aged 18 to 64 years with severe immunocompromise — one dose per year
If you are not eligible for a funded vaccine
People who are not eligible may choose to purchase a COVID-19 vaccine privately after discussing vaccination with their healthcare provider. Please confirm availability and any costs with your vaccination provider.
More information
Read the current program information from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.