National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS)
The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) is Australia's leading immunisation organisation, providing independent expert advice to inform vaccination policy and planning.
Its work spans disease surveillance, vaccine coverage and safety monitoring, immunisation program evaluation, social research, and technical support for national immunisation guidance.
Vision and mission
Healthy people in Australia and beyond through immunisation
How NCIRS can help
NCIRS is a trusted source of reliable vaccine information, providing independent, evidence‑based advice on vaccine safety, side effects, immunisation schedules and vaccine preventable diseases. Developed by experts and aligned with national policy, NCIRS guidance is regularly updated and responds to common questions and emerging issues, helping people access accurate information and make informed, confident decisions about vaccination.
Programs, apps and tools
AusVaxSafety: Led by NCIRS and funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, AusVaxSafety is a world-leading vaccine safety surveillance system. Using de-identified data reported directly from people receiving vaccines (or their parent or carer), AusVaxSafety monitors adverse events following immunisation and facilitates early detection of potential vaccine safety issues.
SKAI: The Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation (SKAI) website contains information about vaccines that you can trust, including information on which vaccines are free in Australia, and which are recommended at different ages. It also provides answers to common questions about vaccination.