Reporting, Training & Education
Last updated May 7, 2024
Mandatory Reporting to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)
A reminder that under the Australian Immunisation Register Act 2015 it is mandatory for vaccination providers to report ALL vaccines given to the AIR. From 1 March 2024, it became mandatory to include the route of administration (for Japanese encephalitis vaccines) and the vaccine type for all vaccines prescribed by the AIR Rule (COVID-19, Influenza, National Immunisation Program (NIP) and JEV vaccines).
Reporting vaccination encounters to the AIR means that the register contains a complete and reliable dataset and is able to monitor immunisation coverage and administration. It also allows individuals to have a complete record of their vaccinations.
Cold Chain
In NSW it is compulsory for at least one staff member to complete the HETI online Cold Chain Training Module. However, it is strongly recommended that ALL staff members complete this training.
Review NSW Health Cold Chain Toolkit guidelines
Complete NSW Health Vaccine Storage Checklist
Review NSW Health website for Vaccine storage and cold chain management
These resources are available on the Vaccine Storage and Cold Chain Breaches on HealthPathways
2024 Immunisation Education
Hunter New England Public Health Unit 2024 Annual Immunisation Update (recorded April 2024)
National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) 2024 Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination Update (recorded April 2024)