From 1 January 2014 GOOSH is required to keep a copy of every child’s immunisation record on file.  Accordingly, you must provide one of the following three documents on enrolment:

•  An ACIR** (Australian Childhood Immunisation Register) Immunisation History Statement which shows that their child is up to date with their scheduled immunisations, or;
• An ACIR** Immunisation Exemption Conscientious Objection Form (IMMU12). This form is used if the child has not been immunised due to religious reasons, person choice etc.  This form must be certified by a medical practitioner and a parent/guardian, or;
• An ACIR** Immunisation Exemption – Medical Contraindication Form (IMMU11) This form is used if the child has not been immunised due to allergic or medial reasons etc.  This form must be certified by a medical practitioner.

Where a child has been immunised in a different country, they must have the relevant paperwork certifying the immunisations signed off by their Australian GP.  This is the form that must be provided to GOOSH, NOT the immunisation record from the relevant country.

GOOSH is not permitted by law to accept a child without immunisation information.

Immunisations and Child Care Costs

The Australian Government has two payments to assist families with the cost of child care – the Child Care Benefit (CCB) and the Child Care Rebate (CCR)

**PLEASE NOTE** – As of January 1st 2016 CCB/CCR payments will be dependant on a child’s immunisation status. Please download the  No Jab No Pay Factsheet for more information.