Where you can get the COVID-19 vaccine in Australia as phase 1b begins
Bookings are now open for the next phase of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout | FULL LIST OF CLINICS
Australians in the next phase of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout can now book an appointment to get the jab.
More than 1000 GP clinics across the country will begin offering vaccinations for people in vulnerable groups from Monday, March 22.
Elderly Australians aged over 70 will join healthcare workers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over 55, young adults with medical conditions and critical and high-risk workers in being eligible for the jab under phase 1b of the rollout.
People will be able to locate their nearest vaccination provider online via the Department of Health website using the eligibility checker or by phoning the COVID-19 vaccination helpline.
Health Minister Greg Hunt has warned that not everyone will be able to get vaccinated immediately, with six million Australians eligible in phase 1b.
“No one will miss out, whether they live in a city or country town or a very remote area,” Mr Hunt said.
“Appointments on the service finder will increase as general practices establish their systems and vaccine supply.
“This staged scale up will align with the supply of the locally produced AstraZeneca vaccine, and as more vaccine becomes available, more services will come online.”
Almost 200,000 people have been vaccinated so far under the first phase of the immunisation program.
Mr Hunt said every Australian would have the opportunity to be vaccinated over the coming months, adding that more than 4000 GP clinics will offer vaccinations by the end of April.
This will include more than 100 Aboriginal health services and 130 commonwealth operated and GP led respiratory clinics.
“No one is better placed to support these people than our general practices,” Mr Hunt said.
“Vaccines are the game changer in our fight against the COVID-19 virus, and I urge everyone in Australia to come forward and get vaccinated when they are able to.”
People eligible will also be able to book directly at participating GPs like they do to get a flu vaccine.
To book an appointment visit the Department of Health website or call the national coronavirus and COVID-19 vaccine helpline 1800 020 080.
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