Content components The Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) is a national register that records the vaccinations of everyone in Australia since 1 January 1996.The AIR includes vaccinations given:through the National Immunisation Programprivately, such as for the flu or travel.The AIR doesn't include records of vaccinations before 1 January 1996.RequirementsAn immunisation history statement from the AIR is the only form of documentation accepted for the purposes of enrolling a child in an early childhood education and care service. Other forms of documentation, for example a letter from a GP or local council, are not accepted.Childcare and kindergarten All parents and guardians who plan to enrol their child in childcare or kindergarten in Victoria must provide the service with:a current immunisation history statement from the AIRa statement that shows the child is up to date with all vaccinations due for their age and, if applicable, which vaccines are due in the future and when. Medical exemption may also be listed, where applicable. Primary schoolParents enrolling their children in primary school are required by law to provide an immunisation history statement from the AIR to enrol in primary school. Request an immunisation history statement from the AIRYou can access a copy of your child’s immunisation history statement from:your myGov accountAIR by calling 1800 653 809a Medicare or Centrelink office. Non-Medicare card holdersAsk your immunisation provider to print or email an immunisation history statement or call the AIR on 1800 653 809. This may take up to 2 weeks to receive by mail.You can also request an immunisation history statement by completing our online Immunisation history statement request.Historical immunisation records Council keeps hard copy of records for residents born before 1996. We can provide you with a list of immunisations you have received from our service and the former cities of Kew, Camberwell and Hawthorn onlyImmunisations given by another provider can be accessed from those individual services or providers.You can request a copy of your historical immunisation records by completing our online immunisation history records request form.More informationPlease call (03) 9278 4444 or email [email protected].
