Immunisation sessions

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

Service updates

• Mpox vaccine is available at all sessions. Eligible clients should receive 2 doses at least 28 days apart. Check your eligibility on our page Immunisation for Adults.
• Limited supply of Shingles vaccine is available each month. For eligibility and to join the wait-list, visit our page Immunisation for Adults.
• We do not give COVID-19 vaccines at our community sessions. See our page COVID-19 Immunisation to find providers in our community.

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:

• 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

There are limitations on vaccine timing and our scope of practice. We are not be able to immunise your child if:

• they are under six weeks of age, or
• they are coming for their 12 month vaccines before their first birthday, or
• they need vaccines because you are travelling overseas including early MMR, or
• they have come from overseas and we have not yet reviewed their overseas records.

Open sessions

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

Venues

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

Appointment clinics

Bookings are required for the following venues, and appointment slots are available every 15 minutes. 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 Place)
• Reservoir East Family Centre: 15 Gisborne Crescent, Reservoir

2024 Flu Vaccine

The 2024 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 $22 per dose, payable by EFTPOS at the immunisation session.

More information

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