ACU encourages you to participate in our annual flu vaccination program to help maintain your health and wellbeing, especially with the onset of colder weather and impending flu season. All staff (including casuals and sessional staff) are eligible to participate in the program free of charge.
You can either order a vaccination voucher which can be redeemed at local pharmacies/chemists, or you can book a vaccination appointment.
The Southern Hemisphere seasonal influenza vaccine provides protection against the seasonal strains as recommended by the World Health Organisation. It also reduces the threat of contracting the flu and COVID-19, at the same time, which could ‘overwhelm’ the body. Please read ACU’s FAQs for more information.
The provider Vitality Works has a Q&A brochure, containing valuable information about the vaccination; you can also watch the flu explainer to learn about the benefits of being vaccinated.
Staff should wait two weeks between getting the flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine to optimise the effectiveness of both vaccinations.
If you are unsure whether you should be vaccinated (eg. due to a medical condition, and/or you are allergic to egg products) please seek advice from your doctor first.
You are encouraged to order a voucher or book now to guarantee an appointment. The number of spaces at each of our campuses is limited to the days and times the university has arranged with Vitality Works. Vitality Works administers these vaccinations options and the online booking system.
To access a vaccination, please click here and carefully follow the instructions provided. Once you have requested a vaccination option, you will also be directed to complete an online consent form. If you experience any problems accessing a voucher or booking your appointment, please call Vitality Works on 1300 662 328.
Download the flu vaccination patient information.
The free flu vaccinations will be available on each campus on the following dates:
| Campus | Date | Session time(s) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ballarat |
Wednesday 12 May | 9am-11am | Building 100.G.17 Torney room |
| Brisbane |
Thursday 6 May Monday 10 May |
9am-3pm 9am-4pm |
Building 206.G.08 First Aid room |
|
Brisbane CBD (Elizabeth St) |
Friday 21 May | 1pm-1.30pm | Level 3, Meeting room 3 |
| Canberra | Thursday 13 May | 2pm-3.45pm | Building 300.G.05 First Aid room |
| Melbourne |
Friday 28 May Thursday 3 June |
9am-5pm 9am-5pm |
Building 403, First Aid room |
| North Sydney |
Thursday 27 May Wednesday 2 June |
9am-5pm 9am-5pm |
Building 502.1.38 First Aid room |
| Strathfield | Friday 28 May | 9am-11am | Building 640.G.44 First Aid room |
Remember, you can also obtain the flu vaccination from your doctor if you are unable to access the university’s program.
A message from Acting Executive Dean of Theology and Philosophy Associate Professor Richard Colledge: The revitalisation of our Core Curriculum is an opportunity to think and explore our Catholic inte...
Aged care, home care and community care in Australia is experiencing a workforce crisis. The National Care Workforce Alliance (NaCWA), spearheaded by ACU, is bringing together aged care, disability ca...
ACU Library’s Research Engagement team invites all researchers and higher degree research (HDR) students to join updated Research Essentials skills sessions for Semester 2.
Belated Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, granddads and father-figures. Hear from ACU working parent Timothy Ly about how access to leave and flexible working arrangements helped when he became a fa...
The Library is pleased to introduce SIFT, a robust methodology designed to enhance student information evaluation skills.
Share your thoughts on communication at ACU by taking part in the Staff Communication Survey by Friday 13 September.
Applications for ACU Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning and the Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching close on Monday 9 September.
Hear from staff and students about how they are navigating the potential of generative artificial intelligence. Register for HELTA's three-part series to explore GenAI’s impact and applications in hig...
Congratulations to ACU Professor Daryl Higgins and the team behind the landmark Australian Child Maltreatment Study who have won a Queensland Child Protection Week Award.
We are in the middle of National Child Protection Week – it’s a great reminder to check out ACU resources on safeguarding our students.
Under the Obelisk, a striking monumental sculpture by acclaimed artist Akio Makigawa, is the latest addition to the ACU Art Collection
Teaching staff are encouraged to check their units have been correctly linked to their names for the Student Evaluation of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys in upcoming teaching periods.
Members of the university community are warmly invited to join this online forum on 6 September.
Lecturers in Charge are encouraged to communicate with their students when they are referred for potential academic misconduct. A guide with ready-to-use text is now available, read and download a cop...
A message from Executive Dean of Health Sciences Professor Suzanne Chambers: I continue to be inspired by ACU’s staff, in the commitment they show to the greater good and to the value they place on th...
Join the conversation and register for the free online Equity @ ACU Symposium, to be held on 9 and 10 October. The symposium will feature keynote addresses from leaders in equity research, experts in ...
Lecturers in Charge (LICs) are now able to make a determination of poor academic practice as an outcome of an investigation into academic misconduct. Register for upcoming workshops and access guidanc...
Equity @ ACU Week is fast approaching. Join the conversation and register for the online Equity @ACU Symposium, a professional learning event for all staff on 9 and 10 October. The symposium will expl...
The library has created an AI hub, which explores the responsible and ethical use of generative technology.
A message from Executive Dean Faculty of Education and Arts Professor Mary Ryan: I am excited to announce the launch of Synergy, an innovative platform designed to foster collaborations between academ...
Visit Service Central to access Corporate Services.
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Copy Link