In preparation for the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in Australia, accredited general practices are invited to express their interest in participating in Phase 1b of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program.

Phase 1b of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program is dedicated to delivering 14.8 million doses of the University of Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine (dependant on TGA approval).

The Phase 1b priority populations include:
– People aged 70 years and over
– Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults
– Critical and high-risk workers including defence, police, fire, emergency services and meat
processing
– Health care workers other than those prioritised in Phase 1a, including (but not limited to)
hospitals, general practices, pharmacists, allied health, and other healthcare services in the
community
– People at increased risk of severe disease

For further information, including how to register your interest, please follow the link below:

COVID-19 vaccine rollout: Primary care participation in Phase 1b–call for expressions of interest from General Practices