The Victorian Government is encouraging everyone aged 12 and over to get vaccinated as soon as possible, with the aim of providing an opportunity for all children aged 12 years and older to receive at least one vaccine dose by the end of the school year.
Vaccination is not mandatory for 12 year olds at this stage but is strongly encouraged. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect school communities from further outbreaks and the spread of COVID-19
To help schools understand and share important information about COVID-19 vaccine eligibility and safety, the Department of Education and Training has put together this communications toolkit. The kit provides a range of materials for students aged 12 and above, as well as final year students, and includes social media content, a poster, web banners, newsletter copy and FAQs and other informational resources to help students and parents make informed decisions about their vaccination. It also provides links to various Commonwealth and State Government information resources about the vaccination program.