The information on this page is regularly updated.

You can phone the NDIS Contact Centre on 1800 800 110 and select option 5 if your situation has changed due to COVID-19. 

COVID-19 vaccination

All Australians are encouraged to have the free COVID-19 vaccine.

NDIS participants aged 5 and over, their carers and support workers are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

You are now also eligible for a COVID-19 booster dose if:

• you are 18 years and older, and
• had your second dose of your primary course of COVID-19 vaccination at least 4 months ago.

In some states and territories you can access your COVID-19 booster at 3 months after your second dose of your primary course of COVID-19 vaccination. Visit your state or territory government website for more information. 

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has recommended a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine for people who are severely immunocompromised.

If you have received three primary doses, it is also recommended to have a booster dose four months after your primary course of the vaccine.

The fastest way to book is using the Department of Health Vaccine Clinic Finder .

If you have any questions about the COVID-19 vaccination or booster dose, you should discuss these with your GP or doctor.

For further health information about COVID-19 in your location, we encourage you to refer to local health orders in your state or territory.

There are many ways that people with disability, their family members and carers, and disability workers can get vaccinated, including through Commonwealth COVID-19 vaccination services. 

Accessible vaccination clinics

Some states and territories provide additional services to make it easier for people with a disability to get vaccinated. Further information is available on the Department of Health website .

Vaccine enablement payments

Some providers can claima COVID-19 vaccination payment for assisting NDIS participants to access the COVID-19 vaccination and booster dose, including through their local pharmacy, GP, or other location such as a vaccination hub.

Learn more about vaccine enablement payment conditions and eligibility on the for providers - coronavirus (COVID-19) page.

Support

We want to ensure that all eligible NDIS participants aged 5 and over, their carers and support workers are supported to overcome any barriers they may face and to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.

Your local GP or doctor can help answer any questions you may have. There are a range of additional free resources available:

• Disability Gateway

The Disability Gateway can answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and also make a booking for you to receive a vaccine. 

• Phone (free call): 1800 643 787
• Available Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm (AEST). It is not available on national public holidays.
• If you are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can also call the National Relay Service on 133 677.
• National Coronavirus Helpline
  • Phone (free call): 1800 020 080 - select option 5
  • Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • If you are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can also call the National Relay Service on 133 677.
• Department of Health or your state or territory health department

Vaccination information is also available in Easy Read , Auslan and other languages .

State and territory COVID-19 resources

State and territory information and resources to assist with vaccination bookings is available through the links below:

ACT

• Disability - COVID-19

NSW

• COVID-19 information for people with disability

NT

• Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Queensland

• Disability support workers and carers: Information about COVID-19

South Australia

• People with disability

Tasmania

• Disability information

Victoria

• Department of Health and Human Services Victoria

Western Australia

• COVID-19 coronavirus: Disability services

COVID-19 temporary support measures

The NDIA has extended the following support measures to help participants and providers safely deliver and receive supports.

• participant vaccine and booster enablement payments – national
• disability support worker vaccine enablement payments – national
• temporary flexibility to help certain participants across all states and territories access meal preparation and delivery support – until 28 February 2022
• access to low-cost assistive technology 
• one-off deep cleaning for support worker related COVID-19 diagnosis 
• direct claiming for cleaning services and additional self-isolation and COVID-19 cleaning services and additional self-isolation and COVID-19 diagnosis supports in supported independent living (SIL) 
• national clinical first response service for SIL providers - until 30 June 2022
• personal protective equipment (PPE) for certain participants with a reasonable and necessary need 
• PPE for eligible support workers 
• Claiming for rapid antigen tests (RAT) for eligible supported independent living (SIL) participants and providers

The NDIA will continue to review current arrangements and advise any future changes