Refugees & Humanitarian Entrants
Refugees and humanitarian entrants can access free vaccines in Australia.
People aged under 20 years are eligible for free catch-up vaccines through the National Immunisation Program (NIP) if they have missed any childhood vaccinations.
People aged 20 years and over may be eligible for free catch-up vaccination against:
Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough)
Chickenpox (varicella)
Polio
Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
Hepatitis B
Human papillomavirus (HPV) (up to 25 years of age)
The Australian Immunisation Handbook provides information on recommended vaccine schedules and dose timing.
If you have questions, speak with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist or settlement worker. If you would like support in your preferred language, you can request a free interpreter.
The refugee vaccination video is available in the following translated languages.