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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/year-7-secondary-school-vaccine-program-information-and-consent-form
16 Jan 2026... These school vaccination resources apply to the state of Victoria. This resource provides parents, guardians and carers with information about the Year 7 secondary school immunisation program and the consent process for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine. It explains the National Immunisation Program, why immunisation is important, and how to complete and return the consent form, including options to decline vaccination or indicate vaccines received elsewhere. The resource includes clear information about HPV and diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis diseases, how the vaccines work, how they are given, their safety, and possible side effects. Guidance is provided on preparing adolescents for school‑based vaccination, the pre‑immunisation checklist, what to expect after vaccination, how side effects are monitored and reported, and how to access immunisation records. Privacy and data protection information, interpreter support, and links to further resources and translated materials are also included. More information is available on the Victorian Department of Health website.Â
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/year-10-secondary-school-immunisation-program-information-and-consent-form-victoria
16 Jan 2026... These school vaccination resources apply to the state of Victoria. This resource provides information for parents, guardians and students about the Year 10 secondary school immunisation program and the Meningococcal ACWY vaccine. It explains how to complete and return the consent form, including the option to decline vaccination. The resource outlines the National Immunisation Program, why immunisation is important, and who can give consent. It includes information about meningococcal disease, how the Meningococcal ACWY vaccine works, how it is given, and its safety and possible side effects. Guidance is provided on preparing adolescents for school-based vaccination, the pre‑immunisation checklist, what to expect after vaccination, and how to access immunisation records. Contact details for further support and reporting side effects are also included. More information is available on the Victorian Department of Health website.Â
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/starting-primary-school-immunisation-information-for-parents-enrolling-a-child-into
01 Sep 2018... This translated fact sheet outlines the lawful requirement that all parents must provide a current Immunisation History Statement from the Australian Immunisation Register to enrol their child in primary school. The document outlines what the statement is and is used for, as well as what to do if a child is immunised overseas.