Dear Students,
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: COVID-19
vaccinations are free for everyone in Australia, including international
students
The Australian Government is committed to
ensuring everyone in Australia will have access to the vaccination when it’s
their turn – this includes international students
who are studying in Australia.
COVID-19 vaccines are free for
everyone in Australia regardless of Medicare or visa status.
Vaccination providers cannot
charge students for the COVID-19 vaccine or your appointments to receive the
vaccine. If students don’t have a Medicare card, or are not eligible for Medicare, they can get a free vaccination at:
- a Commonwealth Vaccination Clinic
- state or territory vaccination clinic.
The vaccine is
voluntary, and everyone is encouraged to get a vaccine to help protect the
community from COVID-19.
Find out when your students can have their COVID-19
vaccination
Use the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility checker to find out when and where you can
receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
If students need more
information, they should call the COVID-19 vaccine helpline on 1800 020 080 or
for translating and interpreting services call 13 14 50.
Getting proof of COVID-19 vaccination without a Medicare card
Students that don’t have a
Medicare card, or are not eligible for Medicare can get proof that have had
their COVID-19 vaccination by:
- asking their vaccination provider to print a copy of their Immunisation History Statement
- calling the Australian Immunisation Register to have an Immunisation History Statement sent in the post. It can take up to 14 days to arrive.
Information to assist international students
Information on COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine
Information on COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine
Preparing for COVID-19 vaccination
After your Pfizer vaccine
After your AstraZeneca vaccine
COVID-19 vaccines: common questions
Regards,
CTI Student Services