Access to COVID-19 vaccine is changing.

From 1 October 2026, access to free COVID-19 vaccines will only be available to specific groups at higher risk of severe illness.

If you have been thinking about getting a COVID-19 vaccine or booster, now is a good time to speak with your GP, pharmacist or healthcare provider about your options before the changes take effect.

Below you can find links to current information on the changes. As the date gets closer, we expect further information to be released and will update these links.

• Information for providers about the changes
• COVID-19 vaccine eligibility checker (valid until October 1st 2026) 
• General COVID-19 vaccine information
• Emerge Australia COVID-19 position statement