A simple guide to getting the HPV vaccine in Australia

If you are in Australia and are planning to get the HPV vaccine, here is a simple guide to help you understand appointment booking, vaccination process and reimbursement matters.

1. How to make an appointment for HPV vaccine

a. Offline reservation: Go to the front desk of the school hospital (UNSW Health Service, located near the Quadrangle Building), tell the staff that you want to make an appointment for HPV vaccination, provide your phone number, and the staff will help you make an appointment with the doctor. They provide Chinese services, so there is no need to worry about language problems.

b. Online Reservation： Use Google to search for “UNSW Health Service”, enter the official website and find the “book an appointment” option to complete the online appointment.

• Most schools in Australia offer HPV vaccine appointments, which can be found on the school's official website.
• HPV vaccine appointment telephone numbers for Australian schools:
  • University of Sydney: +61 2 9351 3484
  • University of Melbourne: +61 3 9035 5511
  • Monash University (Clayton): 9905 3175
  • Australian National University: +61 2 6125 3598
  • University of New South Wales: 02 9385 425

2. HPV vaccination process

a. Check-in: Make sure to arrive on time according to the appointment time, otherwise the appointment may be automatically cancelled. Go to the front desk of the school hospital to confirm, and then wait in the lounge. Prepare your student ID and passport (or driver's license), go to the hospital front desk to confirm the appointment information, and then fill out the personal information form, including health status, past medical history, allergies, recent COVID-19 vaccinations, etc.

b. See a doctor: When your number is called, go to the doctor's office. The doctor will explain the HPV vaccination and the risk of cervical cancer. The doctor will write a prescription to pay for the vaccination. It is recommended to pay by card, and the school can cover the registration fee. The price of each shot ranges from $195 to $215, and the price may vary from school to school.

c. Vaccination: Go to the front desk to pay the fee, and then you can get the vaccination. The vaccination is done by a nurse and the process is quick. After the vaccination, you need to be observed in the school hospital for 15 minutes to make sure there are no abnormal reactions, and then you can leave.

3. Time for HPV vaccination in Australia:

First shot: Book an appointment based on your wishes

Second shot: Two months after the first shot

Third dose: Six months after the first dose

4. How is HPV vaccine reimbursed?

a. Health insurance options: The school cooperates with Medibank medical insurance, so it is recommended to purchase Medibank insurance when choosing medical insurance. After the HPV vaccination, the cost of each shot is 30 Australian dollars after reimbursement. Under the new policy, people under 26 years old only need one shot.

b. Medibank App Reimbursement: After getting the vaccine, please be sure to save the tax invoice. Download the Medibank app, log in to your account, select "Make a claim" in the "cover" option, and then follow the prompts to claim reimbursement.

Please note that specific policies and costs may change over time, so it is recommended to consult your doctor and get the latest information before vaccination. I hope this guide can help you better understand the process of getting HPV vaccination in Australia.

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