Childhood immunisations in Carindale, on schedule.
Childhood immunisations at our Carindale practice are given on the National Immunisation Program schedule, with growth and development checks at the same visit. Our team keeps appointments calm and unhurried for little ones. Book online today.
The childhood immunisation schedule, made simple
The National Immunisation Program schedule protects children against serious diseases such as whooping cough, measles, meningococcal disease and pneumococcal infection. In Queensland, routine childhood immunisations are given at birth, six weeks, four months, six months, twelve months, eighteen months and four years, with yearly flu vaccines recommended for young children too.
At Carindale Doctors, we give these immunisations on time and pair each visit with a quick check of your child’s growth and development. Vaccines on the schedule are free, and children 16 and under are bulk billed, so there’s no cost to you for routine childhood immunisations. Every dose is recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register.
In short: Carindale Doctors provides free childhood immunisations on the National Immunisation Program schedule inside Westfield Carindale, from six weeks to four years. Children 16 and under are bulk billed, every dose is recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register, and growth and development checks happen at the same visit.
- Six weeks, four months and six months
- Twelve and eighteen months
- Four-year-old booster
- Yearly flu vaccine for young children
- Catch-up schedules if doses were missed
- All doses recorded on the national register
Keeping Carindale kids on schedule
Life with young children is busy, and it’s easy for an immunisation to slip by a few weeks. Our Carindale practice can send reminders and help you book the next visit before you leave, so your child stays on track.
Learn more about our child health clinic.
Parents' common questions about immunisations
It’s natural to have questions. These are the ones we hear most:
- Side effects: mild fever, soreness or grizzliness for a day or two are common.
- Several needles at once: it's safe and means fewer visits.
- Delaying vaccines: this leaves your child unprotected for longer.
- Missed doses: we can arrange a catch-up schedule.
Our GPs are always happy to talk through any concerns before vaccinating.
What happens at an immunisation visit
Each immunisation visit includes:
- A quick health check before vaccinating
- Vaccines due on the schedule
- Weight, length or height and head measurements
- Development milestones discussed
- A short wait after vaccination
- Record updated on the national register
Bring your child’s red book (Personal Health Record) to every visit.
Making immunisations as calm as possible
Our approach for little ones:
- Step 1, prepare: we explain which vaccines are due and what to expect.
- Step 2, comfort: feeding or cuddling during the injection can help.
- Step 3, observe: you wait about 15 minutes in the clinic afterwards.
- Step 4, plan: we book or remind you about the next visit.
Do childhood immunisations cost anything in Carindale?
Routine childhood immunisations are free of charge at our clinic.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Vaccines on the schedule | Free under the National Immunisation Program |
| Consultation | Bulk billed for children 16 and under |
| Optional vaccines | Some vaccines outside the schedule carry a cost |
| Billing | Mixed billing practice, with fees explained when you book |
| Medicare rebate | Processed onsite where eligible |
| Children 16 and under | Bulk billed |
| Patients 65 and over | Bulk billed for the initial consultation |
| Early appointments | After-hours fees apply before 8am |
| Concession cards | Discount on standard consultations for Health Care Card and pension card holders |
Childhood immunisations at Westfield Carindale
Carindale is a family suburb in postcode 4152, home to several primary schools, childcare centres and playgrounds. Our clinic is on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, next to Priceline and Centre Management, with lifts and parents’ rooms nearby.
Families visit us from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Chandler and Holland Park, with centre parking and buses at the door.
- Lifts for prams to Level 1
- Parents' rooms in the centre
- Centre parking and bus interchange
- Families from Chandler and Holland Park welcome
Inside Westfield
Carindale.
Next to Priceline & Centre Management
Shop 2066/1151 Creek Road, Carindale, QLD 4152
Centre parking, lift and step-free access, and an easy run from across Brisbane's southside — book a check-up around the rest of your day.
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:30 — 17:00 |
| Tuesday, Thursday | 8:30 — 16:00 |
| Saturday, Sunday & public holidays | Closed |
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Bring to your first visit
- Medicare card and any concession cards
- A list of your current medications
- Referral letters or recent results, if you have them
- Photo ID if you're a new patient
Childhood immunisation questions from Carindale parents
Yes. Vaccines on the National Immunisation Program are free, and children 16 and under are bulk billed.
A mild cold is usually fine. If your child has a high fever, we may reschedule.
Yes, through your Medicare account or myGov, or ask us to help.
Yes, the flu vaccine is free for children aged six months to under five years.
About 15 minutes, so we can check your child is well.
Yes, we'll create a catch-up schedule.
Book your child's immunisations
Calm, on-schedule care at Westfield Carindale.
Speak to reception 07 3120 0990Talk to us about your care.
Call the practice during opening hours and our reception team will help, or book your appointment online any time.
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Phone07 3120 0990
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Fax07 3120 0991
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Opening hoursMonday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 — 17:00
Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 — 16:00
Closed Saturday, Sunday & public holidays
In a medical emergency, call 000 immediately.
Rather speak to someone?
Call reception during opening hours, or book online any time.
Reception answers during opening hours. You can also email info@carindaledoctors.com.au.