COVID Vaccine for people with disability

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People with disability and disability workers are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccinations in Western Australia, including the COVID-19 vaccine, are voluntary. However, some people with disability are at greater risk of becoming very sick if they catch COVID-19, so vaccinating might be the right choice for you.


What vaccines are available

There are currently 2 COVID-19 vaccines approved in Australia:

Where to get your vaccine

There are a number of ways you can get your COVID-19 vaccine:

  • you can be vaccinated at your residence by a vaccination provider.
  • you can be vaccinated at your residence by your GP if they are able to.
  • you can go to a vaccination clinic or GP.

Here is a flowchart to help understand your options.

How to book an appointment

In your home

If you live in a residential setting of 2 or more people with disability, the Australian Government vaccine providers will contact you or your disability provider. They will arrange a time and date for a vaccination team to come to your home.

If everyone in your house is over 50, your local Primary Health Network (PHN) will contact your disability provider. Your provider can then arrange for a GP to come to your home to give you the vaccine.

At a vaccination centre

To book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, use the Roll up for WA COVID-19 Vaccination Website. If you prefer to book appointments directly at a participating general practice or vaccination clinic, you can contact them directly.

You can also find out about how to book in for your vaccination appointment by contacting the National Coronavirus and COVID-19 Vaccination Helpline on 1800 020 080.

Getting support on vaccination day

Whether you are getting your vaccination at home or you are going to a clinic or GP, you can choose if you want someone with you. This could be:

  • support worker
  • family member
  • carer
  • friend.

You will still need to stay COVIDSafe and practise good hygiene and physical distancing, after getting your vaccination.

Accessing your supports and services if you choose not to be vaccinated

If a disability service provider or support worker refuses to continue providing supports to you because you decided not to get the COVID-19 vaccine, or because you have had the vaccine, it could be a breach of the NDIS Code of Conduct. If this happens, you can make a complaint to the NDIS Commission.

Find additional information about COVID-19 vaccines for people with disability in these formats:


Support and services


Easy Read Information

We have put together some information for you and gathered easy read documents so you can make an informed decision and do whatever is best for you.

COVID-19 vaccination – 6 steps to approve a vaccine – Easy Read

COVID-19 vaccination – What is the COVID-19 vaccine? – Easy Read

COVID-19 vaccination – Who will get the vaccine? – Easy Read

COVID-19 vaccination – Where can you get the vaccine? – Easy Read

COVID-19 vaccination – The AstraZeneca vaccine – Easy Read

COVID-19 vaccination – The Pfizer vaccine – Easy Read

COVID-19 vaccination – Getting ready for the vaccination – Easy Read

COVID-19 vaccination – What to expect when you have your vaccination – Easy Read

COVID-19 vaccination – Giving your consent – Easy Read

COVID-19 vaccination – Side effects you might have after your vaccination – Easy Read

COVID-19 vaccination – Other information – Easy Read