First Aid

Year 10 Immunisations - Meningococcol
Peter Lalor Secondary College is partnering with the Secondary School Immunisation Program (SSIP) to provide free immunisations for eligible students in 2026.
Important: All families must complete the online form, even if their child is not participating.
Register here:
https://whittlesea.book.vitavo.com.au/school/PeterLalorSecondaryCollege-BvsM30
Immunisation Date: Tuesday 28 July 2026
Registration Deadline: Monday 17 July 2026
For more information, visit the Department of Health's Secondary School Immunisation Program website. If you need assistance, please contact the College on
9464 0122.
Information about the details shared with Whittlesea Council is:
Under the Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2019, schools are authorised to provide this information to local councils. This enables councils to follow up with families if consent has not been received.
This means we will share your contact details with the City of Whittlesea. A member of their Immunisation team may contact you if they have not received a response for your child’s immunisations.
If you do not want your details shared with the City of Whittlesea, please notify the College in writing by 12 July 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What information is provided to local council?
The school will provide the following contact information to their local council Immunisation service:
- Student first name
- Student surname
- Student date of birth
- Gender
- Parent/Guardian name
- Parent/Guardian mobile
- Parent/Guardian email
- Address
- Language(s) spoken at home
Why does the school provide this information?
- Local Councils are required under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 to provide immunisation services to secondary school-aged children within their area.
- Sharing information helps the council communicate with parents/guardians about vaccinations for secondary school students.
- It ensures all eligible students have the opportunity to receive free vaccinations at school.
- It removes the responsibility from school staff to follow up on consents.
Immunisation helps protect both individuals and the wider community from preventable diseases.

