Before you start!
Please note that immunisations are by appointment only. Walk ins are not permitted.
Clinic location and details
Our free clinics are held four (4) times a month at the Gillieston Heights Community Hub.
Please remember to bring your child's record book (blue book) and Medicare card with you. Your child cannot be younger than the vaccination age they are due to receive and must be age appropriate or older.
Immunisations are available for children at ages:
- 6 weeks
- 4 months
- 6 months
- 12 months
- 18 months
- 4 years.
Clinic timings
Immunisations take place on:
First Wednesday of each month
- Time: 1.30pm to 4.30pm
- Excludes January
Second Wednesday of each month
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Time: 9.30am to 12.00pm, and 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Last Wednesday of each month
- Time: 9.30am to 1.00pm
- Excludes December
Immunisation FAQs
- Who conducts the immunisations?
Council employs registered immunisation nurses.
- Can I bring a Bexsero vaccine to be provided to my child?
Our nurses can administer Bexsero if the parent has obtained the vaccine through a script. It is advised that you should come to the clinic from the pharmacy and keep the vaccine cool. Note: Bexsero is available on the immunisation schedule to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and vaccines will be available at the clinics for these babies.
- I'm behind in my child's immunisations. How can I catch up?
Our nurses can discuss a catch up schedule for your child up to the age of 4.
- What happens if my child is not on my medicare card yet?
We can still provide the immunisation. Please bring your card.
- Do you provide baby flu shots?
No, this clinic does not provide flu shots.
- Do you provide adult immunisations such as flu or whooping cough?
No, we do not provide adult vaccines.