Kindergarten Government Policies

Immunisation programs in Victoria have been extremely effective in reducing vaccine-preventable diseases. However, diseases such as measles and whooping cough continue to occur in the community, indicating that immunisation levels are not optimal. Under the No-Jab, No-Play legislation, families need to provide evidence that their child has received all the vaccines they need to confirm enrolment in kindergarten.

When completing your child's kindergarten registration, you will need to provide proof they meet one of the following:

• Fully vaccinated for their age;
• On a recognised catch-up schedule if they have fallen behind with vaccinations; or
• Has a medical reason not to be vaccinated.

An Immunisation History Statement from the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) is the only form of documentation accepted. 'Conscientious objection' to vaccination is not an exemption.

If you child isn't up to date with immunisations, you can contact your health care provider to arrange a catch up schedule or you can book into a free Council immunisation session.