COVID-19 Vaccination Hub Webinar

February 14, 2021

To provide information on the plans for vaccine rollout and commence a transparent communication process about the COVID-19 Vaccination Hub to be managed by Western Health (WH), a Webinar was recorded on 9 February 2021.

This Webinar presents information about the Vaccination Hub and provides answers to frequently asked questions about the COVID vaccines, how they work, their safety and efficacy, Commonwealth designated eligibility and how the vaccines will be distributed and administered.

The Webinar features presentations by:

  • WH Chief Executive Officer, Russell Harrison
  • WH Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Shane Crowe
  • Head of WH’s Infectious Diseases Unit, Dr Marion Kainer
  • Infectious diseases and WH immunisation physician, A/Prof Michelle Giles

Dr Marion Kainer has provided expert advice over throughout the past year and presents on how the roll-out of the vaccine fits within the overall strategy to combat COVID-19.
A/Prof Michelle Gibbs works across a number of health services including WH and is a member of the expert group advising the Commonwealth on the COVID vaccination program.

Please click here or on the image to view the recording of the Webinar.
Please start the video at the 3:22 minute mark

Slides used during the Webinar are also available – please click here to view.