Five vaccines are funded for adults under the National Immunisation Program (NIP): flu, COVID-19, shingles, pneumococcal and RSV. Each has its own age or risk-group threshold. Select your age band below to see what's free for you, all in one place.
📋 Sources:Australian Immunisation Handbook; National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS); Australian Government Department of Health, 2026, including the COVID-19 vaccine NIP transition (Department of Health and ATAGI statement, 7 September 2026). This page aggregates eligibility already published on our individual vaccine guides, linked throughout — see each guide for full detail and its own sources. Verified 1 October 2026 (COVID-19 row); other rows verified 27 August 2026 — NIP eligibility can change; confirm current details with your GP or pharmacist. This page is general health information, not medical advice. It does not replace personalised advice from your GP or pharmacist.
💉 What's free for me?
Select your age band:
↑ Select your age band to see what's funded.
🤰 Pregnant? The flu vaccine is free at any age, at any stage of pregnancy.
❤️ Have a medical condition? Flu vaccine is free at any age for many conditions (heart, lung, kidney, diabetes, neurological, blood and immune conditions). Pneumococcal and shingles vaccines are free earlier than the ages above only for specific conditions (for example, diabetes and heart disease are not included for adults), and RSV vaccine is funded by age, not by condition. Use the full Vaccine Eligibility Checker for a personalised result including medical conditions.
The five NIP adult vaccines, at a glance
Vaccine
Free from (general)
Free from (First Nations)
Guide
Flu
65+, pregnant (any age), or with a risk condition †
"Risk condition" thresholds vary by vaccine and are set out in the Australian Immunisation Handbook — your GP can confirm whether yours qualifies. Outside a funded group, most of these vaccines are still available on private prescription.
† Flu vaccine access also varies by state, on top of the national NIP groups shown here — some states fund it more broadly in some years (the 2026 Queensland and Western Australian free-for-everyone programs have ended). State programs have their own dates and can change each year — see the flu guide for current details. Queensland also funds some vaccines beyond the NIP — see Queensland-funded vaccines. NSW does too — see NSW-funded vaccines. For other states, see free vaccines by state.
Common questions
Most NIP vaccines can be co-administered at the same visit, including flu, COVID-19, shingles and pneumococcal. Some people prefer separate visits to reduce the chance of overlapping mild side effects. Your GP or pharmacist can advise on timing for your specific vaccines.
The NIP funds several vaccines from a younger age for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in recognition of a higher risk of severe disease at younger ages for conditions like pneumococcal disease and shingles. The specific age thresholds are set by ATAGI and published in the Australian Immunisation Handbook.
Your GP, many community pharmacies, and Aboriginal Medical Services can all provide NIP-funded adult vaccines. The vaccine itself is free for eligible groups, though your provider may charge a consultation fee for the visit — worth asking when you book.
Your immunisation history is recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). You can view it yourself through your Medicare online account (myGov website or app), or ask your GP to check it for you.