COVID-19 Vaccinations

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, as part of NSW Health, is working closely with the Australian Government to plan and implement a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccination program for our region.

Vaccines are free and eligibility is set by the Australian Government. You can book an appointment at a clinic via the Australian Government Vaccine Clinic Finder or directly at our clinics (details below):

Where can I get a COVID-19 vaccine?

Booster, third doses and additional winter (second) boosters

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Booster dose

Our vaccination clinics offer a booster dose of vaccine to those:

  • aged 16 years and older
  • are three months past their second dose.

Third dose

A third dose is part of the primary vaccination course for the severely immunocompromised, intended to increase their immune response to a level closer to the average fully vaccinated person.

Additional winter booster dose (second booster) 

Additional winter booster doses (second boosters) are available at our clinics for those who received their first booster dose, four or more months ago and who are:

  • 65 years old or over
  • 50+ years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • 16 years or over for those who are severely immunocompromised (the winter booster dose will be a fifth COVID-19 vaccine dose for this group, following the three primary doses and first booster)
  • An aged care or disability care resident.

See booking details in the clinic listings below.

Availability

Boosters and third doses are available at our three clinics:

  • Mass Vaccination Centre, Wollongong
  • Shellharbour City Centre Vaccine Clinic
  • Shoalhaven Hospital Vaccination Centre

See below for opening times and details on how to make a booking.

5-11 year-old vaccinations

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Children aged 5-11 years can receive the COVID-19 vaccine at our clinics:

  • Mass Vaccination Centre, Wollongong
  • Shoalhaven Hospital Vaccination Centre

Bookings

Please view clinic information below for days and times vaccination appointments are available. Parents and caregivers can make an appointment for their child by:

Vaccine

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisations (ATAGI) has recommended the Pfizer vaccine (Comirnaty) for children.

Vaccination after having COVID-19

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You can receive your next vaccination dose once you’ve recovered from COVID-19. For most people, this is around 4 to 6 weeks after infection.

You can become unwell with COVID-19 more than once. The best protection against contracting the virus again is to get vaccinated.

Vaccination Clinics

Mass Vaccination Centre - Wollongong

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Location

Crown Street Mall, Wollongong
Note: old David Jones building
Entry via Globe Lane

Vaccines available

Pfizer and Moderna (booster doses only for Moderna)
Bookings are preferred. 
Appointments: 8am-4:30pm - 7 days*
Walk-ins accepted: 10am-4pm

5-11 year-old vaccinations

2pm-6pm - Monday & Friday (appointments and walk-ins available until 5:30pm)*
8am-2pm - Saturday & Sunday (appointments and walk-ins available)*

* CLINIC CLOSED:

  • Easter long weekend - 15, 16, 17 ,18 April
  • ANZAC Day - Monday 25 April

Appointments

To schedule an appointment simply:

Additional winter booster doses (second boosters):

Shellharbour City Centre Vaccine Clinic

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Location

5-8 Memorial Drive, Shellharbour City Centre

Vaccine available

Pfizer
Wait times will apply if you don't have an appointment as walk-in capacity is limited. 
Appointments: 
9am-1:30pm - Tuesday & Saturday*
​​​​​​​* CLINIC CLOSED Easter Saturday 16 April

Appointments

To schedule an appointment simply:

Additional winter booster doses (second boosters):

Shoalhaven Hospital Vaccination Centre

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Location

Shoalhaven Hospital
Scenic Crescent, Nowra
Note: in the Hospital Library

Vaccine available

Pfizer
Bookings only. No walk-ins.
Appointments:
8am-6pm - Wednesday and Friday*
*Note: Fridays exclusively for children aged 5-11, see details below.
​​​​​​​* CLINIC CLOSED Good Friday, 15 April

5-11 year-old vaccinations

Appointments for the Pfizer vaccine are available to children on Fridays at this clinic. Vaccinations are by appointment only, walk-ins not available.

Appointments

To schedule an appointment simply:

Additional winter booster doses (second boosters):

Support

Booking support

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Making an appointment

Appointment bookings are available (subject to vaccine supplies) at three ISLHD venues:

  • Mass Vaccination Centre, Wollongong
  • Shellharbour Vaccination Centre
  • Shoalhaven Hospital

To schedule an appointment simply:

Your appointment

For details on what to bring to your appointment, tips, interpreter services, public transport and parking, please download your venue's information brochure:

Changing your appointment

If you want to change or cancel your appointment, you can log into your account and change it here.

Support

If you need assistance with your registration, please call us on 1300 096 365.  Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

You can also lodge this enquiry form and we will contact you. Please do not call our hospital switchboards as they are unable to assist you with your enquiry.

Vaccination record support

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Your first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccine are listed on your Immunisation History Statement in your Medicare account. Once you have received two doses of vaccine, you will also be able to download your COVID-19 digital certificate (also located in your Medicare immunisation history).

Click here for details on how to access your Immunisation History Statement.

Please note: Due to privacy reasons, children aged 14 or over need to have their own MyGov account to access or their immunisation history statements.

Alternatively, you can phone the Australian Immunisation Register and request to have a copy mailed to you. Note: Children aged 14 or over need to speak to the service officer to provide consent and verify their identity.

You can ask us to locate your COVID-19 record if:

  • You are unable to find a record of your COVID-19 immunisation on your Immunisation History Statement, and
  • You received your first or second dose of COVID-19 vaccine at:
    • the Mass Vaccination Centre, Wollongong
    • Wollongong Hospital
    • Shellharbour Hospital
    • An Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Outreach Clinic
      Note: If you received your COVID-19 immunisation at another venue, please contact that supplier directly for your record.

Please submit your request for your record using this form.

Do not attend your vaccination if...

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You must not attend your vaccination appointment if you have any COVID-19 symptoms. Please get tested and self-isolate until you receive a negative test result. You should also not attend if you are a close contact. 

You can find your nearest local testing clinics here.

You can change your booking via the vaccination portal or