When will I be eligible for COVID vaccine?
The NSW Government has stated that vaccines are not compulsory. If your employer says otherwise, please contact the PSA/CPSU NSW.
The Commonwealth Government dictates the priority for COVID vaccine delivery based on individual risk factors and occupational risk factors. Vaccines are provided free of charge for Medicare card holders.
The PSA is encouraging members to participate in the vaccination program to make the workplace safer for all workers. This includes workers who will be unable to respond to the vaccine and can’t build an immunity (vaccine non-responders) and people with underlying medical conditions preventing them from taking the vaccine (for example anaphylaxis). If you believe you are in these categories, the PSA/CPSU NSW encourages you to seek medical advice.
Evidence of a health condition (such as My Health Record) and occupation will need to be provided for earlier phases in order to access vaccine.
Timeframes may vary dependent on vaccine supply.
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Phase |
Individual Risk factors |
Workplace Risk Factors |
Timeframe |
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Phase 1A |
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* Disability Care Staff in residential settings * Frontline Health Facilities or testing laboratories: Ministry of Health * Hospitals and Aged Care facilities in gaols * School Support staff in hospital schools * Any workers on secondment to assist with quarantine or entry points to the country |
Current |
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Phase 1B |
* Any person/worker over 80 years of age * Any worker over 70 years of age * Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers > 55 years of age * All adults with an underlying medical condition, including those with a disability |
* School Support Staff * Other Ministry of Health workers * Workers in high risk workplaces, including Prisons, Youth Detention Workers High Risk workers including Fire and Rescue, State Emergency Services, RFS, NPWS fire fighters |
Commencing within a fortnight |
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Phase 2A |
* All adult workers 50-69 years of age * All adult Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers |
Other critical workers including remaining schools staff, utilities workers, Community Corrections, Community Services, Housing NSW, other critical workers |
31 March Commencement |
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Phase 2B |
* All other adult workers * Catch up on unvaccinated workers from other phases |
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31 March Commencement |
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Phase 3 |
Everyone < 16 years of age (if recommended) |
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To be announced |
