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Check if you are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine

The following groups can now make a booking for their COVID-19 vaccination:

·        people aged 40-49 years;

·        all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 16 to 49 years;

·        NDIS participants aged 16 years and over and carers aged 16 years and over of NDIS participants of any age; and

·        temporary visa holders aged under 50 years who are currently in Australia and have been approved for return travel to Australia through the travel exemption process.

  • Update from National Cabinet

    National Cabinet met to discuss the Australian COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy, including fast tracking plans to expand the number of places people can access the Pfizer vaccine. All states and territories agreed to prioritise Pfizer appointments for people aged 40-59, and Phase 1a and 1b eligible people under the age of 40.

  • Updated ATAGI advice on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

    The Pfizer vaccine is the preferred COVID-19 vaccine for adults aged 59 and under.

    ATAGI strongly recommends people of all ages who have had the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine without serious adverse effects have their second dose of AstraZeneca. The ATAGI advice remains clear that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective in preventing severe disease caused by COVID-19.

  • Helping multicultural communities share COVID-19 vaccine info

    Community grants to help culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) community groups share critical COVID-19 vaccination information.

  • Australia commits 20 million COVID-19 vaccines to G7 initiative

    Vaccines are part of a global push to boost access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines in developing countries.
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COVID-19 vaccine information

Making a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine available to all Australians is a priority for the Australian Government.

Find out how the COVID-19 vaccine will be rolled out, which groups will have first access to it and when you can expect to get the vaccination. 

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Australia's economy is on track to come back

To keep us on track, the Australian Government is continuing with its Economic Recovery Plan by creating more jobs, training and places to up-skill. Backing small business with incentives to invest and grow and providing tax cuts for working Australians.

Find out how the plan can help you

Key updates

Up-to-date coronavirus alerts and news. 
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Getting tested for coronavirus (COVID-19)

If you need to get tested for COVID-19, you have a few different options. Depending on where you live, you may be able to visit a:
- Pop up testing centre
- GPs office
- Respiratory clinic
- Drive through testing site

Find the testing clinic closest to you

Mental health resources

It’s especially important to take care of your mental health and wellbeing during coronavirus. 

Find useful information and resources on the Head to Health website. 

For personal crisis and mental health support you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 44 or Beyond Blue on 1800 512 358 at any time. 

You can also check emergency support and assistance. 

Have a look at the How’s your head today? campaign resources.

State and Territory Government information

Refer to your local state government for the latest responses to the coronavirus pandemic. You can also check restrictions in all states and territories using the COVID-19 Restriction Checker.