Western Victoria Primary Health Network’s (WVPHN) immunisation program is a core part of our preventative health strategy. We work with immunisers across our region to provide information and resources for delivering quality and safe vaccination services for protecting individuals and communities from vaccine-preventable diseases.
WVPHN assists immunisers by:
- offering training across aspects of the National Immunisation Program, Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) and handling of vaccines, such as cold chain audits
- coordinating regular forums featuring presentations and updates from respected experts in the field
- using peer networks to provide presentations from local immunisers and shared learnings
- training practices to use existing data extraction tools, such as PenCat, to identify patients for specific vaccinations, such as annual flu clinics
- providing the latest immunisation updates via the news feed in HealthPathways
- disseminating other relevant information via our newsletter and practice facilitators
Immunisation resources
- Victorian Government Department of Health and Human Services Immunisation Program
- Australian Immunisation Handbook
- Melbourne Vaccination Education Centre
- Australian Immunisation Register for Health Professionals
- National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance
- Australian Government Department of Health Immunisation Information
For clinical advice, contact the Victorian Immunisation Program
- Email: immunisation@dhhs.vic.gov.au
- Tel: 1300 882 008
Last modified: 23 June, 2022