COVID vaccines update March 2023

March 23, 2023

See the latest advice from the Department of Health and ATAGI, relating to COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.

Click the items below to download the recent updates in .pdf format.

Start by reading the COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Bulletin (below) for an overview of what's new. The bulletin provides more information about the resources listed beneath it.

Latest news

March 19, 2026
The General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC) has released updated mental health training standards for 2026–2028, offering clearer guidance on training pathways required by GPs to access Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items related to mental health care under the Better Access Initiative.
March 17, 2026
From April 2026, SEMPHN’s Vulnerable Peoples Homebound Vaccination Program can receive referrals for Flu vaccination only, to eligible homebound individuals. Previously, the Flu vaccination was not available on its own.
March 16, 2026
Statewide referral criteria is now in effect for adult lung nodule conditions in public hospitals.