Flu Vaccination Program
The Parliamentary Workplace Support Service (PWSS) provides an annual flu vaccination program for all MOP(S) Act employees.
Participation in the flu vaccination program is optional and the decision to be vaccinated rests with each employee.
MOP(S) Act employees can access the program through the following options:
- Pharmacy flu voucher – obtain a voucher through the PWSS flu vaccination portal for use at over 2000 pharmacy locations. Vouchers are available until 31 July 2025.
- Parliament House onsite clinic – access the Parliament House onsite vaccination clinic, administered by the Department of Parliamentary Services.
- Reimbursement – claim reimbursement for the cost of a flu vaccine administered by a medical practitioner or health professional (up to a total of $30.00). Reimbursement claims can be made via the PWSS flu vaccination portal.
It is important that MOP(S) Act employees note that reimbursement will be made for the cost of the vaccine only up to $30.00. PWSS will not reimburse for additional costs incurred for any medical consultation or administration related to the vaccination or cover any travel expenses related to attendance for the vaccination.
For more information, contact the PWSS WHS Team on 1800 747 977 (option 3).
National Immunisation Program
Free vaccines are also available for eligible people under the National Immunisation Program, including:
- children 6 months to less than 5 years
- pregnant women
- people aged 65 and over
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- people with certain medical conditions.
State/Territory Immunisation Programs
Some states/territories offer free flu vaccination programs for people over 6 months of age. Please check with your local health department for further information.
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National Immunisation Program
Free vaccines are also available for eligible people under the National Immunisation Program, including:
- children 6 months to less than 5 years
- pregnant women
- people aged 65 and over
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- people with certain medical conditions.
For more information, contact the PWSS WHS Team on 1800 747 977 (option 3)
State/Territory Immunisation Programs
Some states/territories offer free flu vaccination programs for people over 6 months of age. Please check with your local health department for further information.