Compliance with Immunisation Requirements Procedure

Enrolment & Record Keeping:
- Parents must provide a copy of their child’s immunisation history statement upon enrolment.
- Immunisation records will be reviewed and updated as required.
- All immunisation records will be securely stored in compliance with privacy laws.

Monitoring Immunisation Status:
- Families will be reminded to update immunisation records when vaccinations are due.
- Educators will review immunisation records annually to ensure compliance.

Exclusion of Non-Immunised Children During Outbreaks:
- Children who are not up to date with immunisations may be excluded from care during outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases as per public health guidelines.
- Parents will be notified immediately if an outbreak occurs and exclusion is required.

Staff Immunisation:
- Educators are encouraged to stay up to date with their own immunisations, including influenza and whooping cough vaccines.
- Proof of immunisation may be required for staff as per regulatory requirements.

Reporting & Compliance:
- Immunisation records will be provided to regulatory authorities if required.
- The service will follow government guidelines and updates on immunisation requirements.
- Any concerns regarding immunisation compliance will be discussed with families in a respectful and supportive manner.

Communication with Families:
- Parents will be informed of immunisation requirements upon enrolment and reminded as necessary.
- Any changes to immunisation policies or government mandates will be communicated promptly.

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