Immunisation

We provide all vaccinations specified on the National Immunisation Program (including catch-up vaccines). This includes children up to the age of 20 and eligible groups in the community. This is a free service for individuals who are eligible for Medicare benefits. 

In addition to this service, we provide a fee-for service immunisation program for adults and non-Medicare card holders. We operate the school immunisation program for year 7 and year 10 students as per the state schedule.

The City of Marion has partnered with the City of Onkaparinga to provide immunisation services to our residents.

The City of Marion offers clinics at three different locations across the council area: Marion Cultural Centre, Hallett Cove Civic Centre, and Glandore Community Centre. Bookings are preferred through the booking system (see links below); however, 'drop-in' appointments will still be accommodated where possible.

Please note when completing the online booking form, the appointment must be made in the name of the person being vaccinated and not the caregiver.

IMPORTANT: If your child has missed multiple scheduled vaccinations, a catch-up plan may need to be developed in advance. Please contact the immunisation team prior to booking an appointment on (08) 8384 0666 or immunisation@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au.

Should you have any technical difficulties with the booking system, please contact the immunisation team on (08) 8384 0666 or immunisation@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au.

Please book vaccinations via the booking link for each clinic. This is important to ensure availability of vaccines and to check clinic dates, which can change due to conflicting bookings at clinic venues.

Clinic locations and times

Clinics are held monthly at three locations:

Marion Cultural Centre Clinic

First Thursday of the month

287 Diagonal Road, Oaklands Park SA 5046

1 pm to 4:30 pm

Bookings are preferred through the booking system link below; however 'drop-in' appointments will still be accommodated.

Book Marion Cultural Centre Clinic online with City of Onkaparinga

Please note when completing the online booking form, the appointment must be made in the name of the person being vaccinated and not the caregiver.

Cove Civic Centre Clinic

Third Thursday of the month

1 Ragamuffin Drive, Hallett Cove SA 5158

10 am to 1 pm

Bookings are preferred through the booking system link below; however 'drop-in' appointments will still be accommodated.

Book Cove Civic Centre Clinic online with City of Onkaparinga

Glandore Community Centre Clinic

Fourth Thursday of the month

25 Naldera Street, Glandore SA 5037

Slade Office, Slade Building

1 pm to 4 pm

Book Glandore Community Centre online with the City of Onkaparinga

Please note when completing the online booking form, the appointment must be made in the name of the person being vaccinated and not the caregiver.

IMPORTANT: If your child has missed multiple scheduled vaccinations, a catch-up plan may need to be developed in advance. Please contact the immunisation team prior to booking an appointment on (08) 8384 0666 or immunisation@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au

Should you have any technical difficulties with booking system, please contact the immunisation team on (08) 8384 0666 or immunisation@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au.

Should you not be able to attend one of the above clinics, please click the link below to see other clinics offered by the City of Onkaparinga

Other Clinics offered by the City of Onkaparinga

The school immunisation program will also be provided by the City of Onkaparinga to the schools within Marion Council.

The schools that will be serviced are:

• Emmaus Christian College

• Hallett Cove

• Hamilton

• IQRA

• Kilparrin Special School

• Sacred Heart Middle School

• Seaview

• Suneden Special School

• Sunrise

• Westminster

The dates for our visits to these schools have already been decided, however should clients wish to know what day our nurses are visiting, please contact the school directly for further information.

The City of Marion provides immunisation for people who are refugees or who are newly arrived to Australia.

Bookings are by referral from the Refugee Health Service only.

Clinics may be held monthly or on an appointment basis. Interpreters can be arranged for people accessing the clinics.

Please contact the Refugee Health Service | SA Health for more information. 

Possible reactions from immunisations

Any injection may result in soreness, redness, itching, swelling or burning at the injection site for 1 to 2 days. Sometimes a small, hard lump may persist for some weeks or more. This is no cause for concern.

What to do if you have a reaction

For mild reactions:

• Have fluids to drink
• Do not overdress a baby if hot
• Give paracetamol to lower fever if needed (Paracetamol should only be given in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or after contacting your doctor)

For redness or swelling:

• Apply a cold compress

For pain and fever

• Fever may occur. Give paracetamol as directed on the packet and consult your doctor if fever persists.

For serious reactions:

• If you are concerned, and/or if reactions to immunisation are severe or persistent, please contact your doctor or hospital.

If any reaction occurs that you consider serious or unexpected, seek medical advice and report to: Immunisation Section SA Health

This help line provides telephone information and support at any time 7 days a week (calls received between 7:15 am to 9:15 pm will be answered by local Parent Helpline staff; calls received outside these hours will be automatically redirected to the national healthdirect helpline).

Refer to the Australian Government Department of Health's COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Finder or see our list of City of Marion locations below.

For all immunisation records, you can contact:-

The Australian Immunisation Register on 1800 653 809 or by visiting the Australian Government Department of Human Services website.

or

The immunisation team at the City of Onkaparinga on (08) 8384 0666 or via email at immunisation@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au.

If you would like more details about any immunisation matters, please don't hesitate to contact your doctor or visit the agencies listed below.