Immunisation reduces the prevalence and spread of disease.
Immunisations are provided by your GP, the local council (generally for anyone under 18 years), community health services and in secondary schools as part of adolescent immunisation programs.
It is the role of the immunisation provider to supply details of your immunisations to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).
Individuals can download their Immunisation History Statement from the AIR.
Since October 2016 immunisations in Australia have been recorded on the centralised Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). Individuals can download their Immunisation History Statement from the AIR.
The Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)
The AIR is a national register that records immunisations given to people of all ages in Australia. This includes:
immunisations funded under the National Immunisation Program (NIP)
school-based immunisation provided under State and Territory immunisation programs
It’s up to your immunisation provider to record your immunisations on the AIR. It is a good idea to remind them to do this.
Immunisation History Statements
Immunisation History Statements are a listing of all your immunisations recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). The AIR is a national register that records immunisations given to people of all ages in Australia.
Why do I need an Immunisation History Statement?
You may need an Immunisation History Statement for childcare and school enrolment, or employment at certain workplaces.
You can also check the statement to make sure your child’s immunisations are up to date.
Accessing your AIR Immunisation History Statement
For your child
You can access your child’s statement if they are under 14 years of age. You can do this:
by calling the AIR enquiries line (it can take up to 10 business days to get your statement in the post)
by asking your doctor or immunisation provider to print a copy.
Young people aged 14 years or older can give Services Australia permission for their parents to access their Immunisation History Statement.
Immunisation records not on the AIR
Immunisations that are not recorded on the AIR include:
childhood immunisations (or any other immunisations) prior to 1996
immunisations received as a person aged between 7 and 20 years between 1996 and December 2015
immunisations received as an adult prior to October 2016.
How can I find immunisation records that are not on the AIR?
For recent immunisations not on the AIR please contact your immunisation provider.
For immunisations received as an adult prior to October 2016, you will need to contact the organisation that administered the immunisation, such as the GP, local council, hospital or travel clinic, to obtain a written record. These cannot be recorded on the AIR.
In the situation that immunisation records cannot be located, visit your GP to discuss your (or your child's) immunisation requirements.
