Department of Heath Survey

Dear parents and carers

We have been requested to publish the following:

The Victorian Department of Health is seeking parent and carer views in relation to COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 5 to 11. 

The Department of Health recognises that there are many reasons that influence parent or carer decisions regarding vaccinations for children aged 5 to 11. 

COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 5 to 11 is voluntary. By completing the survey, you will help the Department of Health to:

• understand the range of perspectives on vaccination 
• design useful resources on COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination services for parents and carers. 

Who should complete the survey? 

The survey is designed for parents or carers of children aged 5 to 11 years old in Victoria. All people whose children aged 5 to 11 have and have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19 are encouraged to complete the survey. 

What is involved? 

The survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete. Please click on the link to complete the online survey. Translated surveys are available. The survey closes at 5pm AEDST Thursday 17 March 2022.

How will the information I provide be used? 

Your response to the survey is confidential and will remain anonymous. No identifiable responses will be shared with your child/ren’s school or any other party. 

We will summarise survey results. Victorian Government departments will use this summary to inform COVID-19 vaccination program planning and improvements. We may also use summary level data for presentations and reports / publications.

Further information about how the Department of Health handles your personal information is set out in Department of Health’s Privacy Statement.

What if I need help completing the survey?

Please call 03 8850 7293 if you need help on completing the survey or technical support. 

Thank you for your support. 

Yours Sincerely

Department of Health