COVID-19 Vaccination information for people with a disability

Vaccination information for people with a disability, carers, volunteers and disability support workers

Information about the COVID-19 vaccines for people with a disability, carers, volunteers and disability support workers.

How to get the vaccine

Vaccination centres are open to people who are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

Information about the COVID-19 vaccines for people with a disability

Everyone aged 16 years and over is eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine

  • Young people aged 12-15 years are eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine if they:

Learn more about the who can get vaccinated including information for people with a history of blood clots.

Visit the Australian Department of Health website for more information about COVID-19 vaccines for people with disability

Where you can receive a COVID-19 vaccine

People with disability living in residential accommodation can receive a vaccination at their residence if they prefer to. The Australian Government manages vaccination teams who visit disability residential accommodation to provide these vaccinations.

You can also access a COVID-19 vaccine at:

  • Doctors’ clinics including General Practice Respiratory Clinics
  • Pharmacies
  • Community health services
  • Aboriginal Controlled Community Health Services
  • Vaccination centres.

Book at a vaccination centre

All vaccination centres:

  • are wheelchair accessible
  • have accessible car parking and toilets nearby,
  • can provide information in Easy English
  • welcome assistance animals

Find out more information about each vaccination centre here.

If you can come to a vaccination centre and have a disability please make a booking first by calling 1800 675 398.

If you need an interpreter, call the Victoria Coronavirus Hotline 1800 675 398 and press 0.

If a person with a disability needs assistance getting a vaccination that their existing support network cannot provide, or they can’t attend a community-based setting, Disability Liaison Officers can assist.

If you or the person you are booking for needs additional support to receive a vaccination or can’t attend a community-based setting, Disability Liaison Officers can assist you.

The Australian Government has produced COVID-19 vaccination – Patient resources  to help you make a decision about getting vaccinated.