Immunisation coverage rates measure the percentage of children, up to the age of 7 years, who are assessed as fully immunised against the diseases included on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) (See NSW Vaccine Schedule). These vaccines are free of charge to the parent/carer.

Your practice coverage rate includes all children who have attended your practice at least twice in the preceding 12 months. The child’s visits do not have to be immunisation related.

Coverage Rate Resources

General Practice Immunisation Incentive (GPII)

• GPII Guidelines - Medicare April 2010
• GPII020A Practice Report Request Form
• GPII Section 46E Agreement
• Understanding and Using your GPII20A Report  

ACIR Online Secure Website

• Guide to Requesting Access to the Secure Site
• Guide to Logging on to the Secure Internt Site
• Guide to Identify Child and Record Encounter on ACIR Secure Site
• ACIR Secure Site Login Flowchart
• Quick Guide to Locating the ACIR Secure Site
• List of Reports Available from the Secure Site
• Medical Contraindication Form
• Conscientious Objectors Form 
• Template for Reporting Natural Immunity  

Increasing your Practice Coverage Rate

• Immunisation: A Guide for Practice Staff
• Tips on Opportunistic immunisation