Immunisations

Immunisations

Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way to protect people against certain diseases.

The risks of these diseases are far greater than the very small risks of immunisation. Immunisation protects children (and adults) against harmful infections before they come into contact with them in the community. Immunisation uses the body's natural defence mechanism, the immune response, to build resistance to specific infections.

Immunisation clinics

Please note: this is not a COVID-19 vaccination or travel vaccination clinic.

The City of Hobart conducts free immunisation clinics for children on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the Town Hall, Elizabeth Street Conference Room, 7 Elizabeth Street, Hobart. Access is via the Town Hall Elizabeth Street car park. Free parking is available for clients at the Clinic. Please see entryway to this carpark here.

The City administers all vaccinations listed in the National Immunisation Program Schedule including catch-up immunisations. Details of the schedule can be found on the Australian Government Department of Health website.

Council also offers:

  • The new Shingles vaccine (Shingrix) is free for people aged 65 years and over. You need 2 doses at 2-6 months apart for immunity.
  • Pneumococcal (Prevenar 13) is free for people aged 70 years and over.
  • Influenza vaccination is available free for children from 6 months to under 5 years and for people aged 65 years and over (subject to seasonal availability).

Due to increased demand for our childhood immunisation services, limited bookings for 2024 flu vaccinations are available. Please be aware that pharmacies now offer flu vaccinations also.

Book a vaccination

We have a new online booking system to make organising your vaccinations easier.

Make a booking

Please note: if the person being vaccinated has received prior vaccinations outside of Australia that have not been recorded in myGov, or you are unsure if they have been recorded, please contact the Health Promotion Coordinator on 03 6238 2711 or email immunisation@hobartcity.com.au before making an online booking.

Upcoming clinic dates

All clinics run from 9 am to 12 pm.

2024

  • Wednesday 11 December

2025

  • Wednesday 15 January
  • Wednesday 29 January
  • Wednesday 12 February
  • Wednesday 26 February
  • Wednesday 12 March
  • Wednesday 26 March
  • Wednesday 9 April
  • Wednesday 23 April
  • Wednesday 14 May
  • Wednesday 28 May
  • Wednesday 11 June
  • Wednesday 25 June
  • Wednesday 9 July
  • Wednesday 23 July
  • Wednesday 13 August
  • Wednesday 27 August
  • Wednesday 10 September
  • Wednesday 24 September
  • Wednesday 8 October
  • Wednesday 22 October
  • Thursday 13 November
  • Wednesday 10 December

School Based Immunisation Programs

The City of Hobart is undertaking school-based immunisation programs for Year 7 students (human papillomavirus (HPV) and diptheria, tetanus & pertussis (dTpa) and for Year 10 students (meningococcal ACWY).

Missed vaccinations

If your child has missed their dose at school or prefers to receive it at a pharmacy, authorised pharmacist immunisers, working in full-scope programs and approved by the Department of Health, can now administer SBIP vaccines. This is an excellent option for parents who are either hesitant about school immunisation or need to arrange catch-up vaccinations.

To assist, we've provided a list of local pharmacies approved to administer the SBIP vaccines. We recommend contacting the pharmacy beforehand to ensure the pharmacist immuniser is available and the required vaccines are in stock.

Approved Pharmacies

Below is a list of pharmacies offering SBIP vaccinations. Please contact them directly to schedule your appointment.

We recommend using the search bar to quickly find the item you're looking for.

Please note: this information was accurate at the time of publication, however, may be subject to change. Please contact us if you believe there are any inaccuracies.

Organisation Name Contact Number
Alcohol and Drug Service  
Amcal Max Devonport 0475 182 260
Amcal Pharmacy Bayside 0497 650 791
Amcal Pharmacy Deloraine 0422 437 423
Amcal Pharmacy Lauderdale 03 6248 7355
Amcal Pharmacy Shoreline 0439 399 645
Augusta Road Pharmacy 03 6228 3990
Bellerive Quay Pharmacy 03 6244 3344
Bicheno Pharmacy 0427 067 742
Blackmans Bay Pharmacy 03 6229 2481
Blooms The Chemist Hobart 0409 792 646
Blooms The Chemist Huonville 0407 641 513
Blooms The Chemist New Norfolk 0417 694 252
Bridport Pharmacy 0457 594 641
Brighton Pharmacy 0417 057 310
Burnie Plaza Pharmacy 03 6431 1059
Capital Chemist Hobart 0438 254 443
Chemist Warehouse Eastlands Shopping Centre 0409 037 173
Chemist Warehouse Glenorchy 0437 976 546
Chemist Warehouse Hobart 0407 796 929
Chemist Warehouse Hobart City Centre 0410 130 186
Chemist Warehouse Launceston  
Chemist Warehouse Lindisfarne  
Chemist Warehouse Moonah 03 6228 4649
Chemist Warehouse Mowbray  
Chemist Warehouse Newnham 03 6326 2350
Chemist Warehouse North Hobart 0403 042 585
Chemist Warehouse Northgate 0481 716 452
Chemist Warehouse Rosny  
Chemist Warehouse Salamanca 0488 941 016
Chemist Warehouse Sandy Bay 0439 564 753
Chemist Warehouse Sorell  
Chemist Warehouse South Launceston  
Claremont Pharmacy 0412 769 910
Claremont Plaza Advantage Pharmacy 0400 447 235
Complete Care Pharmacy Rosny 0408 650 496
Cygnet Pharmacy 0408 951 712
Davey Street Discount Pharmacy 0409 861 786
Deloraine Guardian Pharmacy 0422 437 423
Devonport Pharmacy 0488 149 700
Dixons Pharmacy 0407 423 250
Epic Pharmacy Kings Meadows 0427 368 010
Epic Pharmacy New Town 0413 499 187
Exeter Pharmacy 0412 556 740
Friendly Care Advantage Hobart 0419 948 399
Friendly Care Advantage Moonah 0419 948 399
Friendly Care Advantage New Town 0419 948 399
Fullife Pharmacy Ulverstone 0439 686 146
Galloways Pharmacy 0455 687 459
Geeveston Pharmacy 0467 194 716
Good Price Pharmacy Warehouse Cambridge 03 62485 877
Good Price Pharmacy Warehouse Devonport 0439 354 276
Good Price Pharmacy Warehouse Hobart 0452 118 226
Good Price Pharmacy Warehouse Kingston 0419 335 516
Hatton and Laws Pharmacy 0409 851 583
Healthpoint Pharmacy Snug 0400 318 052
Kingborough Pharmacy 03 6229 7773
Lenah Valley Pharmacy 03 6228 1268
Longford Discount Pharmacy 03 6391 1327
Meadow Mews Pharmacy 0400 246 622
Mersey Pharmacy 0422 853 850
Mt Nelson Pharmacy 0404 087 289
New Norfolk Amcal Community Pharmacy 0450 883 489
North Hobart Pharmacy 0401 478 869
Olde Tudor Pharmacy 0417 535 948
Penguin Pharmacy 0403 329 940
Perth Pharmacy 0437 191 877
Peter Thompson's Pharmacy 0408 468 434
Pharmacy4Less Burnie 03 6431 7633
Pharmacy and Co Kings Meadows 0423 590 700
Priceline Pharmacy Bridgewater 0418 137 459
Priceline Pharmacy Glebe Hill 0419 975 336
Priceline Pharmacy Glenorchy 0422 428 789
Priceline Pharmacy Kingston Channel Court 0405 488 217
Priceline Pharmacy Launceston Plaza 0409 851 583
Priceline Pharmacy Ulverstone 0417 960 319
Ravenswood Discount Pharmacy 0434 728 234
Richmond Pharmacy 0438 546 880
Risdon Vale Pharmacy 0400 067 236
Rokeby Discount Drug Stores 0431 038 968
Rosetta Pharmacy 0407 042 767
Shearwater Amcal Pharmacy 0433 177 890
Smithton Pharmacy 0450 688 155
South Arm Community Pharmacy 0417 395 496
South Hobart Pharmacy 0408 407 310
St Helens Pharmacy 0417 878 646
Summerhill Pharmacy 0417 535 948
Tasman Pharmacy 0408 485 430
TerryWhite Chemmart Burnie 0400 971 276
TerryWhite Chemmart Channel Margate 0438 089 109
TerryWhite Chemmart Fourways 0437 950 688
TerryWhite Chemmart Health Hub 0424 245 604
TerryWhite Chemmart Kingston Town 0418 582 655
TerryWhite Chemmart Latrobe 0407 337 571
TerryWhite Chemmart Launceston City 03 6331 6235
TerryWhite Chemmart Lindisfarne Medical 0408 485 430
TerryWhite Chemmart Lindisfarne Village 0408 485 430
TerryWhite Chemmart Mowbray 0438 342 499
TerryWhite Chemmart Newstead 03 6331 2408
TerryWhite Chemmart Prospect Vale 03 6344 3200
TerryWhite Chemmart Riverside 0408 357 153
TerryWhite Chemmart Sorell 03 6265 1195
TerryWhite Chemmart Valley Road 0400 248 055
TerryWhite Chemmart Windsor 03 6327 4670
Triabunna Pharmacy 03 6257 3237
Turnbulls Pharmacy 0488 658 856
Wells Wragg Pharmacy  
West Hobart Pharmacy 0400 067 236
Westbury Pharmacy 0412 808 815
Westside Pharmacy 0403 329 940
Wilkinsons Pharmacy 0408 328 138
Youngtown Pharmacy 0428 997 575
Your Pharmacy George Town 0418 621 921

Change to HPV vaccine dose schedule

From 6 February 2023, the dose schedule for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine will change to a single dose, and eligibility for the catch-up program will be extended up to and including 25 years of age under the National Immunisation Program (NIP). For more information please refer to the Fact Sheet from the Department of Health.

Recording immunisations

Every time a child is immunised the information should be recorded in the Personal Health Record given to parents in the hospital or birth centre after a baby is born. It is important to keep these records as a reminder of when immunisations are due and to check which children in the family are immunised if there is an outbreak of disease. You may also need to show these records when your child starts school. The Personal Health Record and clinic records are completed by the doctor, nurse or health worker giving the immunisation.

Details of immunisations are sent to the Australian Immunisation Register, which is a national database for recording details of vaccinations given in Australia. You can phone the register on 1800 653 809 (free call) for information about your child's vaccination status regardless of where in Australia the vaccination was given.

For more information on our monthly immunisation clinics and school immunisation programs contact us on 03 6238 2711. The Australian Government Department of Health website also has current up to date immunisation information.