Western Australian secondary students at priority schools will be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in-school from Term Four.
The rollout of the school-based vaccination program will begin at around 20 schools across WA next month for students 12 and over as well as staff.
Priority schools will include residential, agricultural and boarding colleges, as well as education support settings.
The rollout is in addition to existing appointment-based vaccinations now available in Community Vaccination Centres (CVC) and GPs in a bid to get as many young people as possible vaccinated.
The State Government has also announced all secondary students aged 16 and over will be able to walk in to a State-run COVID-19 vaccination clinic from next week without an appointment.
The rollout will begin in Joondalup and Claremont; designated times will be available for walk-in opportunities outside of school hours for students aged 16 and above - many of whom are in Year 11 and 12.
During the school holidays, walk-in opportunities will be available at clinics in Midland, Kwinana and the city centre, as well as Joondalup and Claremont.
School staff are also able to access the dedicated vaccination slots without an appointment after school hours and during the school holidays.
“I’m sure many parents of senior secondary students will be pleased that their teens can get vaccinated in one of the walk-in clinics," Health Minister Roger Cook said.
“Parents and guardians also have the option of booking appointments using http://www.rollup.wa.gov.au or with a primary care provider.
“There are great opportunities for all Western Australians aged over 12 to now get vaccinated - this is an important conversation for families to have with their children and teenagers.”
Visit the Roll Up for WA website for more information.
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