Free vaccinations for international students

Under 25? Get protected for free!

We’re partnering with Bupa to offer free HPV and Meningococcal ACWY vaccinations at your nearest campus. It’s quick, safe, and helps protect you and your friends.

Appointments are available at:

Mt Helen from Tuesday, 16 September
Gippsland from Wednesday, 1 October

Call 5327 9470 to book your appointment, or register your interest, if you’re at Berwick or Melbourne City.

About the vaccines:

• The HPV vaccine protects against the human papilloma virus, a common virus that spread through skin-to-skin sexual contact including vaginal, anal, and oral sex. HPV can cause several types of cancer, including cervical, throat, and anal cancer, as well as genital warts. It is most effective when given before exposure to the virus, which is usually through sexual contact. Vaccination in recommended for all genders, while males may not always show signs of HPV they can transmit it. Getting vaccinated helps protect your long-term health and reduces the spread of HPV in the community.
• The Meningococcal ACWY vaccine protects against meningococcal disease that can cause meningitis (inflammation of the brain lining) and Septicaemia (blood infection) which can lead to permanent disability or death. The disease is caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis and is spread through close prolonged or direct contact with the saliva or respiratory secretions of an infection person – so through coughing, sneezing, kissing or close personal contact, sharing items such as lip balm, cigarettes vapes or drink bottles. You can carry the bacteria without being sick and still spread it to others. Vaccination is the most effective way to protect yourself and prevent spreading the disease.