National vaccine injury claims scheme: why it matters

It’s time to deliver fairness for Australians living with vaccine harm

Justice for Vaccine Injured has been established to advocate for reforms to the Covid-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme and for the development and implementation of a new National Vaccine Injury Claims Scheme to support all Australians who suffer vaccine harm. 

The Covid-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme was implemented at the height of the Covid pandemic to “provide Australians with quick access to compensation for Covid-19 claims related to the administration of a Therapeutic Goods Administration approved Covid-19 vaccine delivered through a Commonwealth approved program.”

Tragically, the scheme is not fit for purpose and is resulting in those that have suffered vaccine harm to experience compounding economic, physical and psychological harm. It also closed on 30 September 2024, meaning that if you did not lodge your application in time or you have suffered Covid-19 vaccine harm since, you are unable to claim and access appropriate compensation. 

The failings of the Covid-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme have highlighted that, unlike many other developed countries, Australia does not have a National Vaccine Injury Compensation Scheme to provide support to those who suffer harm from a range of vaccines.

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Justice for Vaccine Injured does not provide legal advice. If you would like legal advice, please contact Guardian Injury Law at enquiries@guardianinjurylaw.com.au.

Position on vaccination

This is not a forum to discuss the efficacy of vaccines.  When considering vaccinations, we recommend that you consult your treating doctor regarding your individual circumstances.

ABC's 7:30 Report Interview

Justice for Vaccine Injured founder, Tanya Neilson, talks to the ABC about the inadequacies and frustrations of the (now ended) Covid-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme.

"Having worked as a personal injury lawyer for 20-odd years, I've never come across a scheme that is as complex and problematic as this."

If you would like to register your interest in or support of a National Vaccine Injury Compensation Scheme, please complete this form. This data will be used to understand the impact vaccine harm is having in Australia, and help in our advocacy to build a compensation scheme.

Have you been harmed by a vaccine? *
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Have you lodged a claim with the Covid-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme? *

If you require assistance with a Covid-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme claim, please contact Guardian Injury Law on enquiries@guardianinjurylaw.com.au

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