School and adolescent immunisations

Maroondah City Council in collaboration with schools, coordinates and administers adolescent vaccinations at schools within Maroondah to support a healthy community and ensure our adolescents are protected from vaccine preventable diseases and cancers.

As part of the National Immunisation Program (NIP), school students in Year 7 & 10 receive free vaccinations.

Adolescents (up to 19 years or 25 years for HPV) who are not attending secondary school are also eligible for these vaccinations. If you have missed any of these vaccines, you can attend our catch up immunisation session.

You may also wish to visit your GP.

Please note: The Australian Department of Health and Aged Care has announced that from 6 February 2023, Australia will change its schedule for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) from 2 doses of vaccine to 1 dose for most people. Significant immunocompromising conditions require a 3 dose course.

The NIP eligibility age for catch-up/missed vaccination will also increase from 19 to 25 years of age.

Most people who have had a single dose of vaccine are now considered fully vaccinated for and protected from HPV and do not need to receive a second dose.

Year 7 students (12 to 13 years)

1 dose - Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccine (Boostrix)
1 dose* - Human Papilloma Virus (Gardasil)

Year 10 students (14 to 16 years)

1 dose Meningococcal ACWY (Nimenrix)

Further information on these vaccines can be found on Victorian Health Department websites:

Unsure if you have had these vaccines?

The Australian Immunisation Register keeps a record of the vaccinations. They receive reports from all immunisation providers.

You can check your immunisation status by:

Logging onto myGov
Logging onto Medicare
Logging onto Centrelink
Contacting the Australian Immunisation Register on 1800 653 809.

More information

School immunisation dates - 2024

School	Date	Year Level
Yarra Valley Grammar	Wednesday 20 March	Year 7 & 10
Melba Secondary College	Tuesday 16 April	Year 7 &10
Tintern Grammar	Wednesday 24 April	Year 7 & 10
Heathmont College	Wednesday 1 May	Year 7 & 10
Norwood Secondary College	Tuesday 7 May	Year 7
Croydon Community School	Monday 13 May	Year 7 & 10
Croydon Special Development School	Wednesday 15 May	Year 7 & 10
Ringwood Secondary College	Tuesday 4 June	Year 7
Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School	Monday 12 August	Year 7 & 10
Norwood Secondary College	Tuesday 16 July	Year 10
Aquinas College	Tuesday 30 July	Year 7
Ringwood Secondary College	Tuesday 6 August	Year 10
Luther College	Tuesday 13 August	Year 7 & 10
Aquinas College	Tuesday 27 August	Year 10

Tips for carers and students

Some older children can get very concerned about the thought of having a vaccination at school. It is important to talk to them about the importance of immunisation. Explain how it will provide them with a lifetime of protection against diseases.

On the day

Ensure the student has a good breakfast.
Ensure clothing is worn that is suitable for the upper arm/s to be exposed.
Ensure the student is feeling well on the day.
More than one injection may be given on the day – this will not increase risk of side effects.

Helpful resources

See videos below for what to expect for year 7 students:

1 dose - Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccine (Boostrix)
1 dose* - Human Papilloma Virus (Gardasil)

See videos below for what to expect for year 10 students:

1 dose - Meningococcal ACWY

Possible side effects of vaccination

After a vaccine, you or your child may experience side effects as listed on the consent form.

If the side effects do not appear consistent with common mild side effects, it is recommended you contact your GP for medical advice.

You can report these side effect via the SAFEVIC website.

Missed your adolescent or school vaccination?

If you have missed your adolescent vaccination or the vaccinations held at school, you can attend a public immunisation session to catch up on your adolescent vaccinations.

See upcoming public immunisation sessions