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COVID-19 vaccines for people with disability

People with disability are encouraged to book in to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at a Victorian Government vaccination centre.

More Victorians living with disability are able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at a Victorian Government vaccination centre.

All sites have a minimum standard of accessibility with nine sites across the State to be stood up as enhanced accessibility centres.

A Pfizer or Astra Zeneca vaccination will be available depending on an individual’s age.

It is recommended that all people with disability make a booking by calling 1800 675 398.

The Department of Health has provided this invitation for people with a disability to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

Preparing for vaccination

What to bring

Medicare card (if you have one)
Photo identification that shows date of birth e.g. driver licence
Proof of eligibility - letter from Department of Health
As proof of eligibility, NDIS participants can also show any correspondence on a NDIS letterhead, or a screenshot of the NDIS portal, containing the person's name and NDIS Number.

You should wait at least 14 days after the flu vaccine to receive a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Support available

Yooralla staff will be able to support you to your appointment. Please speak to your Service Manager.

The Government is also offering assistance for people who require additional support to get their COVID-19 vaccine. You can email DLOcoordinator@dhhs.vic.gov.au.

A Disability Liaison Officer Coordinator will be in touch with you.
Please provide your contact details and the details of the additional support needs you or the person you are booking or have.
You can make a group booking for people who need additional support by emailing DLOcoordinator@dhhs.vic.gov.au.

Carers

Carers of people with disability living in residential care are also eligible for vaccination.

Please bring your carers documentation or proof of occupation (ID card, letter from employer or Eligibility Declaration Form) to the appointment to prove eligibility.

Please note, at this stage, family members of people with disability, who are not carers, are not eligible for vaccination (unless they are eligible for other reasons).

Carers of people who are not eligible under phases 1a or 1b of the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout are also not eligible for vaccination.