COVID-19 and Vaccination – Your questions answered webinar

The Victorian Department of Health is hosting a live webinar for final year high school students, their families and educators to provide information on COVID-19 vaccinations.

People can join the free webinar on Friday 3 September, 4.00-5.00pm via this link .

There is no need to register.

Topics will include:

• Vaccines, development and safety

• Accessing and consenting to a vaccination

• How to book an appointment

• Q+A with the panel.

This event will be held via Microsoft Teams Live. For access information visit Attend a live event in Teams.

Please pass on the details of this webinar to fellow teachers, students and their families.

All students aged 16 years and above in Victoria are eligible to book and receive their COVID-19 vaccine. From 30 August, everyone aged 16 and above can also book through their participating GP or pharmacy.

The Victorian Government is encouraging everyone aged 16 and above to book their vaccine appointment. They want to especially encourage those students in their final year to book their vaccination appointment as soon as possible. Appointments can be made through the Victorian Government’s COVID-19 vaccine online booking system.

Information on the vaccine and booking an appointment

Students and parents can book and/or change a vaccination appointment at a vaccination centre through the coronavirus.vic.gov.au website or contact the Coronavirus hotline by phoning 1800 675 398.

To find a vaccination centre and opening times, visit the coronavirus.vic.gov.au website.

From 30 August, people aged 16-39 can get their COVID-19 vaccine at a doctor’s clinic, pharmacy or community health service through the Australian Government Eligibility Checker.

You can book your appointment online or by calling the vaccine provider nearest to you.

For information about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au