Japanese Encephalitis vaccination – expanded eligibility criteria
2026 flu vaccine materials
Maternal flu and pertussis vaccination linked to lower risk of infant hospitalisations
Education

18 March – Immunisation update

Immunisation Professional Development Conference
Handbook influenza chapter updates
Increased measles risk in NSW
Education

11 March – Immunisation update

Trivalent influenza vaccine formulation in 2026
RSV vaccination in pregnancy – Updated advice
Influenza immunisation resources for 2026
New COVID vaccine variant well tolerated
Education

4 March – Immunisation update

2026 flu vaccine materials
New SKAI resource to support HPV vaccination conversations
Pharmacists offering off-site vaccinations survey
Education

25 February – Immunisation update

Review your pre-allocation for 2026 flu vaccines
Measles alerts for Sydney
Declining parental vaccine confidence: new national survey findings
Maternal vaccines safe in twin pregnancies
Education

18 February – Immunisation update

Vaccination across the lifespan: A comprehensive vaccination workshop
Get prepared for 2026 flu vaccinations – review your pre allocation
Measles alerts for Sydney
Education

11 February – Immunisation update

Rising pertussis rates coincide with coverage drop in NSW
Childhood immunisation coverage data
Second season RSV doses for at-risk children
Providing information about vaccination to linguistically diverse communities
Education

4 February – Immunisation update

Monitoring: Nipah Virus Detected Overseas
Meningococcal Surveillance Report 2025
Measles alert for Sydney
Education

28 January – Immunisation update

CESPHN Annual Immunisation Update on 24 March
Shingles vaccine uptake jumps after Shingrix added to NIP
Measles alerts for Sydney
Updated ‘Following vaccination’ resource
Immunisation Handbook chapter updates
Education

21 January – Immunisation update

CESPHN Annual Immunisation Update – 24 March 2026
Japanese encephalitis in southern NSW
Education

14 January – Immunisation update

Measles alerts for Sydney
Counterfeit rabies vaccine in India
Education

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Previous Webinars

2026 Immunisation Webinar Recordings

March 2026

NCIRS webinar – Influenza vaccination in 2026: a new era of protection

This webinar brought together the latest evidence on influenza burden and vaccination coverage, alongside expert insights into what to expect in the upcoming 2026 season. It also provided important updates on influenza vaccines available in Australia in 2026, including the introduction of the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV)

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2025 Immunisation Webinar Recordings

November 2025	Protecting adolescents through immunisation: insights, drivers and opportunities for action Adolescent vaccination coverage in Australia has been declining since the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar explored the latest evidence and practical strategies to help reverse the trend and strengthen community confidence in immunisation. WATCH RECORDING HERE
September 2025	What’s new in pneumococcal vaccination for infants, children and adolescents This webinar equipped healthcare providers with the knowledge and tools to confidently navigate the transition to 20vPCV, support families and ensure high-quality immunisation delivery under the updated schedule. WATCH RECORDING HERE
June 2025	Navigating vaccination for immunocompromised patients Vaccination in people with immunocompromise presents unique challenges for clinical decision-making, particularly as immune-suppressing therapies become more widely used and new vaccines continue to emerge. This webinar provides an overview of major updates to the Australian Immunisation Handbook chapter on vaccination for people who are immunocompromised. WATCH RECORDING HERE
May 2025	Measles awareness and prevention in 2025 With rising measles cases locally and abroad, it’s vital to stay informed and ready. This webinar covers measles epidemiology, cohorts who may be under-vaccinated (especially those born 1966-1994), free MMR vaccine access in NSW, travel-related recommendations, and how to navigate immunisation history records. WATCH RECORDING HERE
March 2025	Triple protection: Vaccines for influenza, COVID-19 and RSV in 2025 This webinar provides essential information to support the delivery of Australian Government-funded vaccines protecting against influenza, COVID-19 and RSV, as well as privately funded RSV vaccines for older adults, in 2025. WATCH RECORDING HERE
March 2025	CESPHN Annual Immunisation update 2025 CESPHN’s annual immunisation update covering the latest clinical information on vaccine preventable diseases including RSV, influenza and COVID-19. We will also cover some important resources to assist in vaccine delivery of special groups, and the increasing role vaccination providers have with adolescent groups. WATCH RECORDING HERE
March 2025	Mastering Cold Chain Management: Strive for 5 and NIP Vaccinations for Pharmacists This webinar covers the importance of cold chain management, ensuring your pharmacy is meeting “Strive for 5” guidelines, and best practices for storing and handling NIP vaccines. Learn about current tools and technologies for monitoring cold chain, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining compliance with regulations. Enhance your skills to improve vaccine storage practices in your pharmacy. WATCH RECORDING HERE
February 2025	NSW Health webinar – NSW influenza vaccination program 2025 This webinar will inform immunisation providers about details of the influenza vaccination program for 2025, including recommendations and clinical advice. WATCH RECORDING HERE
February 2025	Australian RSV immunisation update – new funded programs for infant protection This webinar explores RSV disease and prevention and expand on the new funded RSV programs for 2025. The expert panel will present on the new NIP-funded RSV vaccination program for pregnant women to protect infants and state funded RSV monoclonal antibody programs for infants. WATCH RECORDING

2024 Immunisation Webinar Recordings

December 2024

Lunch and Learn: Mpox management and prevention in CESPHN region

This webinar covers key aspects of mpox management and prevention, including an overview of the virus, clinical diagnosis and treatment strategies. It will also highlight the role of vaccination and how we can all support uptake of vaccination for eligible populations.

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November 2024

NSW RSV Prevention Program 2025

This webinar outlines the NSW RSV Prevention program for 2025.

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October 2024

Falling childhood vaccination rates: current context and future strategies

This webinar explores the recent decreases in childhood vaccination rates in Australia – and what can be done to reverse them.

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October 2024

Pre-travel health consultation & current travel vaccination recommendations

Explore what is required for a pre-travel health consultation, including current recommendations for travel vaccines, and understand current data and caseload.

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August 2024

NCIRS: Rabies, travel vaccines and global trends in vaccine-preventable diseases

Watch our webinar on rabies, travel vaccination, which vaccine-preventable diseases are emerging globally – and how – and the implications for travellers.

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June 2024

Immunisation Coalition: 2024 RSV webinar

Overview of RSV epidemiology, disease burden and an update to new RSV vaccines and monoclonal antibody TGA Registrations and their availability.

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June 2024

CESPHN: QIA – using clinical audit tools to increase influenza vaccination uptake

How to use clinical audit tools CAT4/POLAR to identify patients eligible for a free flu vaccine under the NIP.

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May 2024

2024 flu season and respiratory illnesses

Information about the upcoming 2024 flu season and respiratory illnesses.

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April 2024

Introduction to the National Immunisation Program (NIP)

Learn about the vaccines available under the Government funded NI, as well as basic cold chain requirements.

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March 2024

NCIRS Webinar: Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination update

NCIRS latest updates relating to influenza and COVID-19 vaccination, including 2024 Australian Government program recommendations and available vaccines.

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March 2024

CESPHN 2024 Immunisation

CESPHN’s annual immunisation update. An interactive webinar on the latest clinical information on RSV, influenza, and COVID-19 vaccines.

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March 2024

RSV vaccines for older adults

NCIRS update on new RSV vaccines for older adults currently available or will become available in Australia in the coming years.

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February 2024

New RSV vaccine and antibody for infants

NCIRS update on RSV disease burden in infants and new RSV vaccines and treatments, including monoclonal antibodies for infants.

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Other upcoming education events will be on the CESPHN Events webpage.

2023 Immunisation Webinar Recordings

See all recorded CESPHN webinars on our CESPHN Video Library webpage.

See all recorded RACGP immunisation webinars.

November 2023	Overseas Encounters and Catch Ups About: This webinar will workshop two scenarios of translating overseas vaccination records and developing catch-up schedules. Catch up planning will include both paper-based method and online calculator method. WATCH RECORDING

November 2023	New shingles vaccine on Australia’s NIP About: disease burden of shingles in Australia, Shingrix® clinical trial results and mechanism of protection, and information and eligibility for NIP-funded shingles vaccination. WATCH RECORDING
September 2023	Vaccination for people with disability About: exploring gaps, opportunities and advice relating to vaccinating people with disability. Discuss tips and strategies to support vaccination of patients with complex needs. WATCH RECORDING
August 2023	How to action Overdue Reports About: strategies to reduce the number of patients on the AIR Childhood Immunisation Overdue Reports. WATCH RECORDING
August 2023	NIP update: Vaxelis About: recent updates to the NIP schedule, specifically regarding the addition of Vaxelis, and key differences between the hexavalent vaccines available on the NIP. WATCH RECORDING
July 2023	Maternal influenza vaccination About: recommendations for influenza vaccination during pregnancy and the important role that health professional play in supporting flu vaccine uptake. WATCH RECORDING
June 2023	Addressing vaccine hesitancy About: an interactive workshop taking a scenario-based approach to address low vaccine confidence and provide strategies to identify and engage patients who are hesitant to vaccination. WATCH RECORDING
April 2023	CESPHN 2023 Annual Immunisation Update About: CESPHN’s annual immunisation update covering the latest clinical information on influenza, COVID-19, emerging diseases and more. WATCH RECORDING
March 2023	Milestone checks at vaccination appointments About: learn how to appropriately provide a milestone check for children attending a scheduled immunisation appointment. WATCH RECORDING
February 2023	Immunisation Catch-ups About: an interactive workshop on immunisation catch ups, building skills and knowledge to prepare a catch up schedules for patients. WATCH RECORDING