Settlement Guide: Immunisation rates continue to rise

Since the Government linked immunisation to family payments, Australias immunisation rate continues to rise.

Dr Richard Kidd amchanja mtoto wa miaka mitatu nje ya bunge la Brisbane, Queensland Source: AAP

However, vaccination rates and policies still vary across States and Territories.

Experts are calling for a National Immunisation Strategy. To find out more about Australian Government immunisation requirements visit humanservices.gov.au/immunisation.

To find out more about support and services for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds call the Multilingual Phone Service on 131 202 or visit humanservices.gov.au/yourlanguage.