The NSW Government has made strides to ensure the vaccine uptake is increased both now, and as more supplies arrive.

Teachers and aged care workers in the Fairfield, Canterbury Bankstown and Liverpool local government areas will be prioritised as there is greater concern of COVID-19 transmission in these locations.

A vaccination hub will begin operating at Fairfield Showground this Friday to target these vulnerable groups.

NSW Health will now begin making the AstraZeneca vaccine available to people aged over 40, with the jab to be made available at all vaccine centres and clinics.

The Berejiklian government will also green-light pharmacies across NSW to do the same.

Those aged 18-39 who wish to get the AstraZeneca jab are being encouraged to talk to their GP.

As part of their efforts to speed up the rollout, Berejiklian has also approached the federal government to ask that any Pfizer vaccines – that remain unused by GPs – be redirected to NSW Health hubs.

These changes will be complemented with the opening of three new mass vaccination centres and a large vaccination clinic in the coming weeks, which adds to the 100 existing vaccination clinics and outreach locations across the state.

The new locations include:

  • A mass vaccination centre in Belmont, Lake Macquarie will open on Monday, July 19, and will have capacity to administer up to 20,000 vaccinations each week.
  • A new vaccination clinic in the Sydney CBD will open on Monday, July 19, and will have capacity to administer up to 7,000 vaccinations each week.
  • A mass vaccination centre at Macquarie Fields in Sydney’s south-west will open by the end of the July and will have capacity to administer up to 20,000 vaccinations each week.
  • A mass vaccination centre in Wollongong will open in August and will have capacity to administer up to 15,000 vaccinations each week.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the state’s vaccination sites complement the network of GP across the state, which has and will continue to deliver the majority of COVID-19 vaccines in NSW.

“In NSW we have always had a sense of urgency about getting jabs in arms, but the current outbreak has shown just how important it is,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“If we get sufficient supply, these new centres will allow NSW Health to vaccinate up to 200,000 people every week.”

Health minister Brad Hazzard echoed the premier’s comments, encouraging everyone to book an appointment and get vaccinated as soon as residents are eligible.

“We will get through this outbreak if people follow the public health advice but, in the short and long-term, the very best way to protect yourself, your loved ones and your community is to get vaccinated,” Mr Hazzard said.

To check your eligibility and book an appointment use the vaccine eligibility checker.

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