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NSW School Vaccination Program

Visit 3 - Friday, 23 October

As part of the NSW School Vaccination Program 2026, Visit 3 will take place on Friday 23 October 2026 (Week 2 Term 4).

 

During this visit, students who have missed recommended school vaccinations in previous years may be offered the opportunity to receive their vaccination free of charge at school.

 

Vaccines available for students in Years 7–12

  • Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (dTpa) – if missed when offered in Year 7

  • Human papillomavirus (HPV) – if missed when offered in Year 7

     

Students in Years 10–12

  • Meningococcal ACWY – if missed when offered in Year 10

 

Parent/Carer Consent

To have your child vaccinated at school, a parent or carer must provide consent. Consent can be completed online or using a paper consent form that can be collected and returned at the Sick Bay Office.

 

Online consent: NSW Health Online Consent Portal

When providing online consent, you will need:

  • Medicare card details for you and your child
  • The name of the secondary school your child attends
  • Your Service NSW login details
  • If you do not have a Service NSW account, you can create one through Service NSW.

 

If you or your child does not have a Medicare card, you do not have internet access, or you are unable to complete the online consent process, please contact the School for a paper consent form.

 

For information about the NSW School Vaccination Program, including translated information and detailed instructions for providing online consent, please visit:

 

NSW Health – School Vaccination Program

NSW Health – Online Consent for School Vaccination

 

Translated information is also available through NSW Health for families who require it in another language.

 

On Vaccination Day

To help your child feel comfortable on the day, please remind them to:

  • Have a good breakfast
  • Wear a short-sleeved shirt where possible
  • Bring plenty of water
  • Pack morning tea and/or lunch

 

Following vaccination, students can play sport, shower and participate in after-school activities as normal.

 

If your child is eligible for a vaccination they have missed, please ensure consent is provided as soon as possible ahead of Friday 23 October 2026.

 

Rebecca Kaczmarczyk

Senior School Events and Health Administrator