Informed Consent Practice - #VaxTheNation
Every care relationship is different. In many cases, the person being cared for can make their own decisions about their own medical treatment. It is important to #VaxTheNation that members of the community are making informed choices of the health care they are receiving and are seeking professional medical advice.
Before making a decision on getting the COVID-19 vaccine, it is a good idea to get information about the treatment and give yourself enough time to think about it.
Ask your local GP and/or your state medical health bodies (list can be found here) information to read. The information given can include:
Sometimes it is difficult to decide whether or not to undergo particular medical treatment. It is important to remember that it is okay to ask more questions.
If you are having trouble making a decision, you could:
As with all other vaccines, informed consent is required before administering each COVID-19 vaccine dose. Verbal or written consent is acceptable. Written consent is not mandatory, although may be obtained in some settings as per local practices. Providers should always ensure that informed consent is obtained and documented as per standard practices. The Australian Government has prepared an optional written consent form for those providers who choose to use one. For further information about valid consent, refer to the Australian Immunisation Handbook – Preparing for vaccination – Valid consent
Further information provided by ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) can be found here.
**Please note that information on vaccine access is constantly changing. Please contact one of the services below for further information or your local GP on how to best access the COVID-19 vaccine.
Call this line if you need information about COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccines or help with the COVID-Safe app. The line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
General enquires: covidvaccineenquiries@health.gov.au
Health sector enquiries: covidvaccinehealthprofessionals@health.gov.au
Eligibility checker: https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility?lang=en
National helpline: 1800 020 080
Secondary National Appointment Bookings Service: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/
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ACT
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Clinic and Health Service (ACT) Inc
Narrabundah ACT 2604
(02) 6284 6220
Aspen Medical Pty Ltd
Deakin ACT 2600
(02) 6203 9500
NSW
Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC)
Strawberry Hills NSW 2012
(02) 9212 4777
Aboriginal Medical Service Co-operative Limited
Redfern NSW 2012
(02) 9319 5823
Aboriginal Medical Service Western Sydney Co-operative Ltd
Mt Druitt Village NSW 2770
(02) 9832 1356
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
Glenroy NSW 2640
(02) 6040 1200
Free call: 1800 421 640
Armajun Aboriginal Health Service
Armidale NSW 2530
(02) 6772 5258
Armajun Aboriginal Health Service
Inverell NSW 2360
(02) 6721 9777
Armajun Aboriginal Health Service
Glen Innes NSW 2370
(02) 6732 2563
Armajun Aboriginal Health Service
Tenterfield NSW 2372
(02) 6736 5731
Armajun Aboriginal Health Service
Tingha NSW 2369
(02) 6721 9777
Awabakal Newcastle Aboriginal Co-operative Limited
Wickham NSW 2293
(02) 4969 4711
Barwon Division of General Practice Limited
Moree NSW 2400
(02) 6752 7196
Bennelong’s Haven Limited
Kinchela Creek NSW 2440
(02) 6567 4880
Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre
Taree NSW 2430
(02) 6552 7579
Bourke Aboriginal Health Service
Bourke NSW 2840
(02) 6872 3088
Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation
Grafton NSW 2460
(02) 6643 2199
Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service Aboriginal Corporation
Ballina NSW 2478
(02) 6681 5644
Condobolin Aboriginal Health Service Incorporated
Condobolin NSW 2877
(02) 6895 4311
Coomealla Health Aboriginal Corporation
Dareton NSW 2717
(03) 5027 4824
Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Services
Kempsey NSW 2440
(02) 6560 2300
Eurobodalla Shire Council
Moruya NSW 2537
(02) 4474 1287
Galambila Aboriginal Health Service Incorporated
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
(02) 6652 0800
Greater Western Area Health Service (Weilmoringle Health Outpost)
Dubbo NSW 2830
(02) 6830 5081
Griffith Aboriginal Community Medical Service Incorporated
Griffith NSW 2680
(02) 6964 4533
Hunter New England Area Health Service
New Lambton NSW 2305
(02) 6741 8000
Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation
Wollongong NSW 2500
(02) 4229 9495
Jullums - Lismore Aboriginal Medical Service
Lismore NSW 2480
(02) 6621 4366
Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Community & Medical Services
Narooma NSW 2546
(02) 4476 2155
Link-Up (NSW) Aboriginal Corporation
Lawson NSW 2783
(02) 4759 1911
Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation
Broken Hill NSW 2880
(08) 8082 9777
Marrin Weejali Aboriginal Corporation
Emerton NSW 2770
(02) 9628 3031
Marumali Ltd
Liverpool Bc NSW 1871
(02) 9602 5280
Namatjira Haven Ltd
Alstonville NSW 2477
(02) 6628 1098
New England Division of General Practice Ltd
Armidale NSW 2350
(02) 6771 1146
Ngaimpe Aboriginal Corporation (The Glen)
Chittaway Point NSW 2261
(02) 4388 6360
Ngangana Aboriginal Home Care Branch
Dubbo NSW 2830
(02) 6884 5902
North Coast Area Health Service (Bulgaweena Aboriginal Health Service)
Lismore NSW 2480
(02) 6588 2865
Northern Rivers Division of General Practice (NSW) Ltd
Lismore NSW 2480
(02) 6622 4453
Orana Haven Aboriginal Corporation
Brewarrina NSW 2839
(02) 6874 4983
Orange Aboriginal Health Service Incorporated
Orange NSW 2800
(02) 6393 9000
Pius X Aboriginal Corporation
Moree NSW 2400
(02) 6752 1099
Rekindling the Spirit Limited
Lismore NSW 2480
(02) 6620 2225
Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
(02) 6921 7292
South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation
Nowra NSW 2541
(02) 4428 6666
South Coast Women’s Health & Welfare Aboriginal Corporation
Nowra NSW 2541
(02) 4421 7400
Southern General Practice Network Ltd
Moruya NSW 2537
(02) 4475 0800
Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service
Tamworth NSW 2340
(02) 6760 2500
Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation
Campbell town NSW 2560
(02) 4628 4837
The Lyndon Community
Orange NSW 2800
(02) 6362 5444
The Oolong Aboriginal Corporation
Nowra NSW 2541
(02) 4422 0644
Thubbo Aboriginal Medical Service
Dubbo NSW 2830
(02) 6884 8211
Tweed Valley Division of General Practice
Murwillumbah NSW 2484
(02) 6672 5158
Walgett Aboriginal Medical Services Co-operative Limited
Walgett NSW 2832
(02) 6828 1611
Walhallow Aboriginal Corporation
Caroona NSW 2343
(02) 6747 4854
Weigelli Centre Aboriginal Corporation
Cowra NSW 2794
(02) 6345 1868
Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service
Wellington NSW 2820
(02) 6845 3545
Yerin Aboriginal Health Services Incorporated
Wyong NSW 2259
(02) 4351 1040
NT
NT Health Aboriginal Health Clinics:
Danila Dilba Health Services
Darwin / Palmerston
(08) 8942 5400 (press *) for the vaccination centre
Katherine West Health Board Aboriginal Corporation
Katherine region
(08) 8971 9300
Sunrise Health Service
Katherine region
(08) 8971 9500
Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service
Katherine region
(08) 8972 9100
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
Alice Springs
(08) 8951 4400
Tennant Creek GP at the hospital (Anyinginyi Health)
Tennant Creek
(08) 8962 4633
Miwatj Health
East Arnhem
(08) 8939 1999
Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance of the NT (AMSANT)
Darwin NT 0801
(08) 8944 6666
Aboriginal Resource and Development Services Incorporated
Winellie NT 0821
(08) 8982 3444
Amoonguna Community Incorporated (Auspiced by Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Incorporated)
Alice Springs NT 0871
(08) 8952 9043
Ampilatwatja Health Centre Aboriginal Corporation
Alice Springs NT 0872
(08) 8956 9935
Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation
Tennant Creek NT 0861
(08) 8962 2633
Binjari Health Centre (Auspiced by Wurli-Wurlinjang Aboriginal Corporation)
Katherine NT 0851
(08) 8971 0970
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Incorporated
Alice Springs NT 0871
(08) 8951 4400
Danila Dilba Health Service
Darwin NT 0801
(08) 8943 5100
Ilpurla Aboriginal Corporation
Alice Springs NT 0871
(08) 8950 3004
Kalano Community Association Incorporated
Katherine NT 0851
(08) 8972 2588
Katherine West Health Board Aboriginal Corporation
Katherine NT 0851
(08) 8971 9300
Laynhapuy Homelands Association Incorporated
Nhulunbuy NT 0881
(08) 8939 1800
Malabam Health Board Aboriginal Corporation
Maningrida NT 0822
(08) 8979 5772
Marthakal Homeland & Resource Centre Association
Elcho Island NT 0822
(08) 8970 5159
Millingimbi and Outstations Progress and Resource Association Incorporated
Winnellie NT 0822
(08) 8987 9914
Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation
Nhulunbuy NT 0881
(08) 8939 1900
Mpwelarre Health Aboriginal Corporation (Auspiced by Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Incorporated)
Alice Springs NT 0872
(08) 8956 0911
Mutitjulu Community Health Service (Auspiced by Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Incorporated)
Via Yulara NT 0872
(08) 8956 2054
Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantatjara Yankuntjatara (NPY) Women's Council Aboriginal Corporation
Alice Springs NT 0871
(08) 8958 2345
Pintupi Homelands Health Service
Via Alice Springs NT 0872
(08) 8956 8577
Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation
Katherine NT 0851
(08) 8971 1120
Urapuntja Health Service Aboriginal Corporation
Alice Springs NT 0872
(08) 8956 9615
Utju (Areyonga) (Auspiced by Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Incorporated)
Via Alice Springs NT 0872
(08) 8956 7308
Western Arrernte Health Aboriginal Corporation (Auspiced by Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Incorporated)
Hermannsburg NT 0872
(08) 8954 6028
Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku
Alice Springs NT 0871
(08) 8953 0002
Wurli-Wurlijang Aboriginal Corporation
Katherine NT 0851
(08) 8971 1156
QUEENSLAND
Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council
State Wide
(07) 3844 8500 (Brisbane); (07) 4721 0310 Townsville; (07) 4081 5600 Cairns
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (Brisbane) Limited
Woolloongabba QLD 4102
(07) 3240 8900
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Community Health Service (Mackay) Limited
Mackay QLD 4740
0437 739 990
Apunipima Cape York Health Council Aboriginal Corporation Centre
Cairns QLD 4870
(07) 4051 7450
Barambah Regional Medical Service (Aboriginal Corporation)
Murgon QLD 4605
(07) 4168 2699
Bidgerdii Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Corporation Community Health Service
Rockhampton QLD 4700
(07) 4921 3080
Central Queensland Indigenous Development Limited
Rockhampton QLD 4700
(07) 4927 4248
Central Queensland Rural Division of General Practice Assn Incorporated
Biloela QLD 4715
(07) 4992 5544
Charleville and Western Areas Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Corporation
Chareville QLD 4470
(07) 4654 3277
Congress Community Development and Education Unit Limited
Thuringowa central QLD 4817
(07) 4773 5077
Cunnamulla Aboriginal Corporation for Health
Cummamulla QLD 4490
(07) 4655 8800
Darling Downs Shared Care Incorporated (T/A Carbal Medical Centre)
Toowoomba QLD 4350
(07) 4639 7300
Gallang Place Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation
West End QLD 4101
(07) 3844 2283
Gindaja Treatment and Healing Indigenous Corporation
Yarrabah QLD 4871
(07) 4056 9156
Girudala Community Co-operative Society Limited
Bowen QLD 4805
(07) 4786 1000
Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Corporation Limited
Toowoomba QLD 4350
(07) 4632 0338
Goondir Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Corporation for Health Services
Dalby QLD 4405
(07) 4662 1297
Goori Original Limited
Cleveland QLD 4163
(07) 3821 7633
Gumbi Gumbi Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Corporation
Rockhampton QLD 4700
(07) 4922 8355
Gurriny Yealamucka (Good Healing) Health Services Aboriginal Corporation
Yarrabah QLD 4871
(07) 4056 9001
Indigenous Wellbeing Centre Aboriginal Corporation
Bundaberg QLD 4670
(07) 4151 5402
Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd
Carina Qld 4152
(07) 3393 0055
IPN Medical Centres Pty Ltd
Toowong QLD 4066
(07) 3721 4680
Kalwun Health Service
Miami QLD 4220
(07) 5526 1112
Kambu Medical Centre Ipswich Incorporated
Ipswich QLD 4305
(07) 3812 3843
KASH Aboriginal Corporation
Mt Isa QLD 4825
(07) 4743 2370
Mamu Health Service Limited
Innisfail QLD 4860
(07) 4061 4477
Milbi Incorporated
Allenstown QLD 4700
(07) 4927 0388
Mookai Rosie-Bi-Bayan Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation
Earlville QLD 4870
(07) 4033 2083
Mount Isa Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Ltd
Mount Isa QLD 4825
(07) 4743 1131
Mudth-Niyleta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation
Sarina QLD 4737
(07) 4956 2509
Mulungu Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre
Mareeba QLD 4880
(07) 4092 3428
Nhulundu Wooribah Indigenous Health Organisation Incorporated
Gladstone QLD 4680
(07) 4972 9499
North and West Queensland Primary Health Care Association Inc
Garbutt BC QLD 4814
(07) 4066 8533
North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health
Cotton Tree QLD 4558
(07) 5443 3599 (Maroochydore); (07) 5483 6511 (Gympie)
Pormpur Paanth Aboriginal Corporation
Pormpuraaw QLD 4871
(07) 4060 4205
Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA)
Thursday Island QLD 4875
(07) 4069 0700
Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service Limited
Garbutt QLD 4814
(07) 4759 4027
Wuchopperen Health Service Limited
Manunda QLD 4870
(07) 4080 1000
Yulu-Burri-Ba Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health
Dunwich QLD 4183
(07) 3409 9596
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia Incorporated
Adelaide SA 5000
(08) 8273 7200
Moorundi Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service Inc.
Murray Bridge SA 5253
1800 023 846
Nganampa Health Council
Umuwa Office
(08) 8954 9040
Nganampa Health Council
Alice Springs NT
(08) 8952 5300
Nunkuwarrin Yunti Inc
Adelaide SA 5000
(08) 8406 1600
Nunyara Aboriginal Health Service
Whyalla Stuart SA 5608
(08) 8649 4366
Oak Valley Health Service
Maralinga Tjarutja
(08) 8670 4207
Pangula Mannamurna Aboriginal Corporation
West Mount Gambier SA 5290
(08) 8724 7270
Pika Wiya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation
Port Augusta SA 5700
(08) 8642 9904
Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service Inc.
Lincoln SA 5606
(08) 8683 0162
Tullawon Health Service Inc.
Yalata Community
(08) 8625 6175
Umoona Tjutagku Health Service Aboriginal Corporation
Coober Pedy SA 5723
(08) 8672 5255
Yadu Health Aboriginal Corporation
Ceduna SA 5690
(08) 8626 2500
TASMANIA
Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre Inc.
Hobart Tasmania 7001
(03) 6234 0700
Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre Inc.
Burnie Tasmania 7320
(03) 6431 3289
Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre Inc
Launceston Tasmania 7250
(03) 6332 3800
Tasmanian Aboriginal Health Service (TAHS)
Hobart TAS 7001
(03) 6234 0700
Cape Barren Island Aboriginal Association Inc
Cape Barren Island Tasmania 7257
(03) 6359 3533
Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation
Smithton, Tasmania 7330
(03) 6452 1287
Colony 47 Inc.
Hobart Tasmania 7001
(03) 6223 6159
Flinders Island Aboriginal Association Inc.
Whitemark Tasmania 7255
(03) 6359 3532
Six Rivers Aboriginal Corporation
Devonport Tasmania 7310
(03) 6427 9037
South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation
Cygnet Tasmania 7112
(03) 6267 2178
Women's Karadi Aboriginal Corporation Glenorchy
Glenorchy Tasmania 7010
(03) 6272 3511
VICTORIA
Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
Collingwood VIC 3066
(03) 9419 3350
Access Services for Koories Limited
Collingwood VIC 3066
(03) 8679 2000
Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative
Ballarat VIC 3350
(03) 5331 5344
Bendigo & District Aboriginal Co-Operative
Bendigo VIC 3550
(03) 5442 4947
Dandenong and District Aborigines Co-operative Limited - Bunurong Health Service
Dandenong VIC 3175
(03) 9794 5933
Dhauwurd-Wurrung Elderly & Community Health Service Inc
Portland VIC 3305
(03) 5521 7535
Eastern Health - Yarra Valley Community Health Service
Healesville VIC 3777
1300 130 381
Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative Limited
Bairnsdale VIC 3875
(03) 5152 1922
Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Co-operative
Horsham VIC 3400
(03) 5381 6333
Gunditjmara Aboriginal Co-operative
Warrnambool VIC 3280
(03) 5562 9729
Kirrae Health Service Incorporated
Purnim VIC 3279
(03) 5567 1270
Lake Tyers Health & Children Services Association Incorporated
Lakes Entrance VIC 3909
(03) 5155 8500
Mildura Aboriginal Corporation - Mildura
Mildura VIC 3502
(03) 5022 1852
Moogji Aboriginal Council East Gippsland Incorporated
Orbost VIC 3888
(03) 5154 2133
Mungabareena Aboriginal Corporation
Wodonga VIC 3690
(02) 6024 7599
Murray Valley Aboriginal Co-operative - Robinvale
Robinvale VIC 3549
(03) 5026 3353
Ngwala Willumbong Co-operative Limited
St Kilda VIC 3182
(03) 9510 3233
Njernda Aboriginal Corporation
Echuca VIC 3564
(03) 5480 6252
Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation
Sale VIC 3850
(03) 5143 1644
Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative
Mooroopna VIC 3629
(03) 5820 0000
Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
Collingwood VIC 3066
(03) 9419 3350
Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative
North Geelong VIC 3215
(03) 5277 0044
Western Suburbs Indigenous Gathering Place Association Inc.
Braybrook North VIC 3019
(03) 9318 7855
Winda Mara Aboriginal Corporation
Heywood VIC 3304
(03) 5527 2051
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Aboriginal Health Council of WA (AHCWA)
Perth WA 6849
(08) 9227 1631
Bega Garnbirringu Health Service
Kalgoorlie WA 6430
(08) 9091 3199
Bloodwood Tree Association
South Hedland WA 6722
(08) 9172 3622
Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service
Broome WA 6725
(08) 9192 1338
Canning Division of General Practice
Bentley WA 6982
(08) 9458 0505
Carnarvon Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation
Carnarvon WA 6701
(08) 9941 2499
Centrecare Incorporated
Kalgoorlie-Boulder WA 6430
(08) 9325 6644
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Incorporated
East Perth WA 6004
(08) 9421 3888
Derby Aboriginal Health Service Council Aboriginal Corporation
Derby WA 6728
(08) 9191 1877
Goldfields Esperance GP Network (Eastern Goldfields Medical Division of General Practice Ltd)
Kalgoorlie WA 6433
(08) 9091 8837
Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service
Rangeway WA 6531
(08) 9956 6555
GP Down South (and Nidjalla Waangan Mia)
Mandurah WA
(08) 9586 4580
Great Southern GP Network
Albany WA 6330
(08) 9842 9322
Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council Incorporated
Broome WA 6725
(08) 9193 6043
Boab Health Services (Kimberley Division of General Practice)
Broome WA 6725
(08) 9192 7888
Mawarnkarra Health Service Aboriginal Corporation
Roebourne WA 6718
(08) 9182 0800
Milliya Rumurra Aboriginal Corporation
Broome WA 6725
(08) 9192 1699
Ngangganawili Aboriginal Community Controlled Health and Medical Services Aboriginal Corporation
Wiluna WA 6646
(08) 9981 7063
Ngnowar-Aerwah Aboriginal Corporation
Wyndham WA 6740
(08) 9161 1496
Ngunytju Tjitji Pirni
Kalgoorlie WA 6430
(08) 9091 7862
Nindilingarri Cultural Health Services
Fitzroy Crossing WA 6765
(08) 9193 0093
Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service Aboriginal Corporation
Kununurra WA 6743
(08) 9168 1288
Palmerston Association Incorporated
Albury WA 6331
(08) 9218 8877
Palyalatju Maparnpa Aboriginal Corporation Health Committee
Balgo Community (via Halls Creek) WA 6770
(08) 9168 8564
Paupiyala Tjarutja Aboriginal Corporation
Kalgoorlie WA 6430
(08) 9037 1100
Pilbara Indigenous Women's Aboriginal Corporation (PIWAC)
South Hedland WA 6722
(08) 9140 1084
Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation
Newman WA 6753
(08) 9175 7027
South Coastal Women's Health Services Association Inc
Rockingham WA 6168
(08) 9550 0917
South West Aboriginal Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation
Bunbury WA 6230
(08) 9726 6000
Wangen Murduin Health Brokerage (c/- Canning Division of General Practice)
Bentley WA 6982
(08) 9458 0505
Wirraka Maya Health Services Aboriginal Corporation
South Hedland WA 6722
(08) 9172 0405
Yorgum Aboriginal Corporation
East Perth WA 6004
(08) 9218 9477
Yura Yungi Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation
Halls Creek WA 6770
(08) 9168 6266
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of all across the continent. And pay our respects to their elders - past and present.
We honour the important role music has played and continues to play on these lands for thousands of years.
