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immunisation schedule

by catherine alderstein20 march 2026

catherine is an early childhood policy researcher and mother of two from Melbourne. she writes about the intersection of government policy and everyday family life.

the National Immunisation Program (NIP) provides free vaccines for all Australian children from birth through to school age. these vaccinations protect against serious — and sometimes life-threatening — diseases like whooping cough, measles, and meningococcal disease.

below is the full schedule, broken down by age. tap any milestone to see exactly which vaccines are given, the diseases they protect against, and what to expect on the day.

vaccines by age

birth1 vaccine

given at the hospital before you go home

2 months3 vaccines

first round of routine vaccinations

4 months3 vaccines

second dose of most vaccines started at 2 months

6 months2 vaccines

third dose plus new vaccines

12 months3 vaccines

new vaccines plus boosters

18 months3 vaccines

boosters and new vaccines before starting childcare

4 years2 vaccines

pre-school boosters before starting kindergarten

please note

this schedule is based on the National Immunisation Program. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children may have additional vaccines. always check with your GP.

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this guide is for informational purposes only and is based on the Australian National Immunisation Program schedule published by the Department of Health. vaccine brands and schedules may change — always confirm with your GP or immunisation provider. mini mode is not affiliated with the Australian government.