The Vulnerable Peoples Vaccination Program
The Vulnerable Peoples Vaccination Program (VVP) is funded by the Australian Government. GP and Pharmacy Vaccination Hubs have been established across the EMPHN region to help vulnerable people have more convenient access to COVID-19 vaccinations near where they live.
The vulnerable populations include:
- Homebound individuals which may include:
- People with an injury
- People with moderate to severe physical or psychosocial disability
- People with a chronic health issue or frailty affecting mobility
- People with moderate to severe mental health or behavioural issues
- People confined to the home
- Those who are experiencing homelessness, including those living on the streets, in emergency accommodation, boarding houses or between temporary shelters
- Those who do not have a Medicare card or are not eligible for Medicare
- People in rural and remote areas with limited healthcare options, including those who cannot travel to a regional centre
- First Nations Peoples
- People living in and remote communities
- Culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse people, especially asylum seekers and refugees and those in older age groups who may find it difficult to use other vaccination services
- Children aged 5-11 who have complex needs, who are not captured by another suitable vaccination channel
- Other vulnerable groups identified as requiring dedicated support to access vaccinations
The GP and Pharmacy Hubs may undertake the following activities:
- Pop- up clinics
- Promotion and education sessions to local community groups
- Accepting referrals from partner organisations for people who require support to receive a COVID vaccination
- Low sensory vaccination clinics and spaces to support people with sensory processing issues
- **GP Vaccination Hubs accept referral for homebound vaccinations – please contact the GP clinic in your LGA or organise
Vaccination hub contact details
The General Practice and Pharmacy vaccination Hubs servicing vulnerable communities in each LGA are listed in the table below:
| LGA | General Practice / Pharmacy | Centre | Bookings | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banyule | General Practice Hub | Watsonia Central Medical Clinic | Tel: (03) 9061 9195 Website | 77 Devonshire Road, Watsonia 3087 |
| Boroondara | General Practice Hub | Kew City Medical Centre | Tel: (03) 9853 9000 Website | Shop 1, 251 High Street, Kew 3101 |
| Boroondara | Pharmacy Hub | TerryWhite Chemmart Surrey Hills South | Tel: (03) 9830 4910 Website | 926 Riversdale Road, Surrey Hills 3127 |
| Knox | General Practice Hub | Lilydale Doctors | Tel: (03) 9736 1444 Website | 104-108 Main Street, Croydon 3140 |
| Knox | Pharmacy Hub | Terry White Chemmart Knox | Tel: (03) 9800 5199 Website | Shop MM205 Westfield Knox, 425 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South 3152 |
| Manningham | General Practice Hub | Manningham General Practice | Tel: (03) 8840 1400 Website | 200 High Street, Lower Templestowe 3107 |
| Manningham | Pharmacy Hub | Li’s Pharmacy | Tel: (03) 9898 3632 Website | 37 Carrington Road, Box Hill 3127 |
| Maroondah | General Practice Hub | The Community Doctor | Tel: (03) 7068 5808 Website | 366 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood 3134 |
| Maroondah | Pharmacy Hub | Terry White Chemmart Knox | Tel: (03) 9800 5199 Website | Shop MM205 Westfield Knox, 425 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South 3152 |
| Mitchell | Pharmacy Hub | Chemist Discount Centre Wallan | Tel: (03) 5783 1403 Website | 62 High Street, Wallan 3756 |
| Monash | General Practice Hub | Kerrie Road Family Medical Centre | Tel: (03) 9803 1022 Website | 880 High Street Road, Glen Waverley 3150 |
| Monash | Pharmacy Hub | Priceline Pharmacy – The Glen | Tel: (03) 9803 2003 Website | Shop SP102 The Glen Shopping Centre, 235 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley 3150 |
| Murrundindi | General Practice Hub | Nexus Primary Health | Tel: 1300 77 33 52 Website | 19 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road, Kinglake 3763 |
| Nillumbik | General Practice Hub | Watsonia Central Medical Clinic | Tel: (03) 9061 9195 Website | 77 Devonshire Road, Watsonia VIC 3087 |
| Whitehorse | General Practice Hub | Kew City Medical Centre | Tel: (03) 9853 9000 Website | Shop 1, 251 High Street, Kew 3101 |
| Whitehorse | Pharmacy Hub | Li’s Pharmacy | Tel: (03) 9898 3632 Website | 37 Carrington Road, Box Hill 3127 |
| Whittlesea | General Practice Hub | DPV Health Medical Centre | Tel: 1300 234 263 Website | 20 Civic Drive, Mill Park 3082 |
| Yarra Ranges | General Practice Hub | Lilydale Doctors | Tel: (03) 9736 1444 Website | 104-108 Main Street, Croydon 3140 |
Referral process
To refer a person to the vaccination hub please contact the hub in the applicable LGA according to the individual’s address. All GP Hub’s offer in-reach home visits to homebound persons and are accepting referrals.
Further enquiries
For any enquiries related to the Vulnerable Persons Vaccination Program please contact EMPHN during business hours Monday to Friday via:
- Email at COVIDresponse@emphn.org.au
- Phone 9046 0344 or 9046 0317