Immunisation clinics

Overview

We are aware of the impact that COVID-19 has had in our community and are committed to protecting the health of our residents so our immunisation clinics will continue.

We always adhere to strict hygiene practices, however during this time we have increased our hand hygiene, cleaning practices and have implemented extra strategies to achieve physical distancing as far as is practical.

Submit a general immunisation enquiry

Onkaparinga clinic bookings (excluding flu vaccination)

Please note all clinics will finish at the end of the school year and reopen the 3rd week of January.

Monthly Immunisation Clinics are also offered by our immunisation team in Alexandrina and Marion locations. Please refer to Council pages from list above for services in these areas.

Bookings preferred

Attendance by appointment is preferred, this to ensure vaccine availability. Bookings will be prioritised and if the clinic is at capacity, drop-in appointments may be required to book and attend another clinic of their convenience.

IMPORTANT: If your child has missed multiple scheduled vaccinations, a catch-up plan may need to be developed in advance. Please contact the immunisation team prior to booking an appointment on (08) 8384 0666 or immunisation@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au

Please note when completing the online booking form, the appointment must be made in the name of the person being vaccinated and not the caregiver.

Book online

Flu appointments now available

Flu Clinics will be commencing from 29 March at the following locations:

Bookings preferred

Attendance by appointment is preferred, this to ensure vaccine availability. Bookings will be prioritised and if the clinic is at capacity, drop-in appointments may be required to book and attend another clinic of their convenience.

Book online - Woodcroft Community Centre

Book online - Noarlunga Library

Book online - Aldinga Beach Children's Centre

Alexandrina clinic bookings

The City of Onkaparinga provide the immunisation service on behalf of Alexandrina Council. 

Clinic location & times:

Clinics are held monthly, on the 3rd  Wednesday of the month.

NOTE: Alternate date for December clinic  will be 14 Dec 2022 (instead of 21 December).

Alexandrina Council Offices
11 Cadell Street, Goolwa
10.30am - 12noon

Book Goolwa clinic

Alexandrina Council Offices
1 Coleman Terrace, Strathalbyn
2-3.30pm

Book Strathalbyn clinic

Bookings are preferred

 Attendance by appointment is preferred, this to ensure vaccine availability. Bookings will be prioritised and if the clinic is at capacity, drop-in appointments may be required to book and attend another clinic of their convenience.

Please note when completing the online booking form, the appointment must be made in the name of the person being vaccinated and not the caregiver. 

IMPORTANT: If your child has missed multiple scheduled vaccinations, a catch-up plan may need to be developed in advance. Please contact the immunisation team prior to booking an appointment on (08) 8384 0666 or immunisation@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au

Schools

The school immunisation program is also provided by the City of Onkaparinga to the schools within Alexandrina Council. The schools that will be serviced are:

• Mt Compass Area School – Mt Compass
• Goolwa Secondary College
• Eastern Fleurieu  – Strathalbyn 7-12 campus
• Tyndale Christian College (formerly Murraylands) – Strathalbyn

The dates for our visits to these schools have already been decided, however should clients wish to know what day our nurses are visiting, please contact the school directly for further information.

Immunisation Records are available through AIR via the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

Marion clinic bookings

The City of Onkaparinga provide the immunisation service on behalf of Marion Council.

Clinic location & times:

Clinics are held monthly, on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.

Marion Cultural Centre Clinic
First Thursday of the month
287 Diagonal Road, Oaklands Park SA 5046
1.15 pm to 3.45 pm

Book Marion clinic

Cove Civic Centre Clinic
Third Thursday of the month
1 Ragamuffin Drive, Hallett Cove SA 5158
10am to 12 noon.

Book Hallet Cove clinic

Bookings are preferred

Attendance by appointment is preferred, this to ensure vaccine availability. Bookings will be prioritised and if the clinic is at capacity, drop-in appointments may be required to book and attend another clinic of their convenience.

Please note when completing the online booking form, the appointment must be made in the name of the person being vaccinated and not the caregiver.

IMPORTANT: If your child has missed multiple scheduled vaccinations, a catch-up plan may need to be developed in advance. Please contact the immunisation team prior to booking an appointment on (08) 8384 0666 or immunisation@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au

Schools

The school immunisation program is also provided by the City of Onkaparinga to the schools within Marion Council. The schools serviced are:

• Sacred Heart Middle School
• Seaview
• Westminster
• Kilparrin Special School
• Suneden Special School
• Sunrise
• Emmaus
• IQRA
• Hamilton
• Hallett Cove

The dates for our visits to these schools have already been decided, however should clients wish to know what day our nurses are visiting, please contact the school directly for further information.

Immunisation Records are available through AIR via the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

New Arrival and Refugee (NARI) clinics

The City of Marion runs "NARI" clinics which provide immunisation for people who are refugees or who are newly arrived to Australia.

The clinics are held once per month at the Mitchell Park Neighbourhood Centre, providing a great link to our neighbourhood centres with people who are new to our community. Bookings are by referral. Interpreters can be arranged for people accessing the clinics.

Mitchell Park Neighbourhood Centre is located at 1 Cumbria Court, Mitchell Park.

For further information please contact our immunisation team on (08) 8384 0666 or immunisation@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au

Fee for service vaccination orders

We provide a fee-for service immunisation program for adults and non-Medicare card holders. Please note you do not have to order a vaccine if you or your child are eligible for free vaccinations as per the National Immunisation Schedule. For details of the vaccine schedule visit SA Health - childhood immunisation program.

Free whooping cough (pertussis) vaccines are available for pregnant women from 20 weeks at our clinics. 

All fee-for-service vaccines MUST be pre-ordered. Please allow 2 weeks to ensure the vaccine is in stock. To order an adult or non-scheduled  vaccination please complete the order form below. 

Once you have completed and submitted the order form, a member of our immunisation team will be in contact with you to confirm the requested vaccine is available and the date to attend the clinic.

For full information regarding our fees and charges for these vaccines, please refer to our Fees and Charges. 

Children

We provide all childhood vaccinations specified on the National Immunisation Program (including catch-up vaccines).

Vaccination is free to children eligible for Medicare benefits.

A parent or legal guardian must consent and be present for a child’s vaccination.  Note: Grandparents/family members cannot provide consent unless they are a court-appointed guardian.

Please bring your child’s Medicare card and immunisation records (blue book) if you have them.

For details of the vaccine schedule visit SA Health - childhood immunisation program.

School program

We provide the following vaccinations for Year 8, 10 and 11 students:

For students who are absent on vaccination day, a letter/email will be sent to their parents/guardians to notify them of their child’s absence. These students may then attend any of our regular clinics with their parents/guardians in order to receive the missed vaccination at no charge.

Adult and non-scheduled vaccination

We provide a fee-for service immunisation program for adults and non-Medicare card holders.

Free whooping cough (pertussis) vaccines are available for pregnant women from 20 weeks at our clinics.

All fee-for-service vaccines MUST be pre-booked. Please allow 2 weeks to ensure the vaccine is in stock. To book an adult or non-scheduled  vaccination please complete the fee for service booking form. 

Once you have completed and submitted the booking form, a member of our immunisation team will be in contact with you to ensure the requested vaccine is available and to organise payment either at the clinic or via phone.

For full information regarding our fees and charges for these vaccines, please refer to our Fees and Charges(PDF, 430KB) . 

Worksite programs

The following vaccines are available for a fee.

• Flu vaccinations are available from March until December each year.
• Hepatitis A and B, Diptheria, Tetanus and Whooping Cough (pertussis) vaccinations are available year-round.

To book a worksite vaccination clinic please complete the Worksite booking form below.

If you have any questions regarding vaccinations, please contact the Immunisation section on 8384 0666.

No Jab, No Pay - immunisation requirements

For further information regarding the requirements of this program visit No Jab, No Pay

What our nurses cannot provide

• Travel vaccines
• Shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine 
• GP scripts for vaccines

Customers are advised to contact or visit their local GP or travel doctor/clinic.