COVID-19 vaccine rollout update

The COVID-19 vaccination program commenced on 21 February 2021. As at 11 March 2021, more than 125,000 Australians have received a COVID-19 vaccination.

As part of the phase 1a rollout reaching our most vulnerable populations, over 35,900 Australians living in 388 residential aged care and disability accommodation facilities have received a vaccination.

The Australian Government Department of Health publishes a weekly report on the total number of people vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine. You can view the report on the Department’s website.

The Queensland Clinical Senate in partnership with CEQ-Engage delivered its third vaccine education session for healthcare workers on Tuesday 9 March. This session focused on answering questions and addressing topics including:

• phase 1a vaccinations–commencement of the AstraZeneca rollout
• vaccinations for over 65s
• anaphylaxis and allergic reactions, and more.

This session and previous information sessions are available to view on the Queensland Health website.

A readiness toolkit is available to assist service providers prepare for the vaccine rollout at residential aged care facilities. Residential aged care workers can choose to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 1a. Workers in community and in-home aged care will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination in Phase 1b along with other health care workers.

People receiving Commonwealth-funded home and community aged care will be able to access vaccination through vaccination clinics or GP practices as you meet priority eligibility.

For all the latest COVID-19 information for Queensland clinicians visit the Queensland Health website.