Immunisation Coalition

What Immunisation Coalition does

The Immunisation Coalition is an independent Australian not-for-profit charity, formally incorporated in 2006 with roots to the Influenza Specialist Group formed in 1990, headquartered in Melbourne. It functions as an information and education platform dedicated to whole-of-life immunisation, serving healthcare professionals (GPs, nurses, pharmacists, specialists) and the general public with evidence-based disease-specific guides, CPD-accredited education, digital clinical tools, and policy advocacy. Its core product surface includes nine disease-specific healthcare professional guides (covering COVID-19, HPV, influenza, meningococcal disease, pertussis, pneumococcal disease, RSV, shingles, and vaccination during pregnancy), the CoRiCaL COVID-19 risk calculator and the PneumoSmart vaccination tool, a Learning Management System (LMS) launched in May 2025 delivering CPD-accredited courses, real-time disease statistics dashboards sourced from the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS), podcast and video content, and a Daily Media Bulletin plus Weekly Newsletter. The organisation runs an extensive event programme including the Annual Scientific Meeting, Annual Immunisation Forum, Primary Care Infectious Disease Meeting, RSV Expert Meetings, and Free Flu Vaccination Days expanded across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, South Australia, and Canberra by 2025. Revenue is generated through unrestricted educational grants and sponsorships from approximately 11 pharmaceutical and biotech companies (Arrotex, AstraZeneca, Biocelect, GSK, Moderna, MSD, Novavax, Pfizer, Roche, Sanofi, CSL Seqirus), with additional funding from Primary Health Networks, State Public Health Departments, and government health bodies; sponsors have no editorial influence. The organisation operates with a small staff (1-10 employees) and is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Dr Rodney Pearce AM, with CEO Dr Andrew Minton appointed in January 2024.

Name

Immunisation Coalition

Legal name

Immunisation Coalition

Website

https://immunisationcoalition.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Immunisation Coalition is an independent Australian not-for-profit charity that provides evidence-based immunisation information, disease-specific guides, CPD-accredited education, and digital tools to healthcare professionals and the general public across Australia.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Immunisation Education

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAJAHAJ

Vaccine Policy, Advisory Committees & Program Governance

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Immunization Programs & Vaccine Administration

SECONDARYHLAJABAK

Vaccine-Preventable Disease Surveillance & Coverage Monitoring

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Disease Surveillance, Epidemiology & Outbreak Response

SECONDARYBPAIAJAD

Immunization & Vaccination Programs Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Public Health Administration & Regulation

Keywords

• Immunisation education
• Vaccine awareness
• Infectious disease guides
• Healthcare professional education
• Public health advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Unrestricted Educational Grants and Sponsorships: The Immunisation Coalition generates revenue through unrestricted educational grants and sponsorships from healthcare and pharmaceutical industry sponsors. These include Arrotex, AstraZeneca, Biocelect, GSK, Moderna, MSD, Novavax, Pfizer, Roche, Sanofi, and CSL Seqirus. Sponsors have no influence on editorial content.
2. Healthcare Professional Educational Programs: Revenue generated from providing educational programs to healthcare professionals, including CPD-accredited courses, webinars, and hybrid meetings such as the Annual Scientific Meeting, Annual Immunisation Forum, and Primary Care Infectious Disease Meeting.
3. Government and Non-Profit Grants: The organisation receives grant funding from government bodies and works with Primary Health Networks and Public Health Units. Funding sources include healthcare and pharmaceutical industry, SMEs, and Government funded bodies such as PHNs and PHUs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Immunisation Coalition is an Australian not-for-profit charity that delivers evidence-based immunisation information, disease-specific clinical guides, digital tools, and CPD-accredited education to healthcare professionals, alongside public awareness campaigns and free vaccination events for the general public. Its portfolio includes disease guides, the CoRiCaL COVID-19 Risk Calculator, the PneumoSmart Vaccination Tool, an LMS for HCP education, disease statistics dashboards, position papers, podcasts, and live educational events including the Annual Scientific Meeting and Free Flu Vaccination Days.

Product overview

The Immunisation Coalition offers a comprehensive suite of immunisation information and education resources for healthcare professionals and the general public. The portfolio includes disease-specific healthcare guides (covering COVID-19, HPV, Influenza, Meningococcal, Pertussis, Pneumococcal, RSV, and Shingles), digital clinical tools (CoRiCaL COVID-19 Risk Calculator, PneumoSmart Vaccination Tool), and an online Learning Management System for CPD-accredited education. The organization publishes evidence-based position papers on vaccination strategies, maintains disease surveillance dashboards (influenza, COVID-19, RSV, meningococcal, pertussis), and hosts educational events including the Annual Scientific Meeting, RSV Expert Meetings, and Free Flu Vaccination Days. Communication services include a Daily Media Bulletin and Weekly Newsletter. The product suite operates as a unified educational platform supporting whole-of-life immunisation advocacy in Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Healthcare Professional Disease-Specific Guides Comprehensive disease-specific clinical guides for healthcare professionals covering COVID-19, HPV, Influenza, Meningococcal Disease, Pertussis, Pneumococcal Disease, RSV, Shingles, and Vaccination During Pregnancy, providing vaccination schedules, antiviral treatments, high-risk groups, and prevention strategies.
• CoRiCaL COVID-19 Risk Calculator Online clinical tool for healthcare professionals to assess COVID-19 risk in patients and support vaccination and clinical decisions.
• PneumoSmart Vaccination Tool Specialised vaccination decision-support tool for healthcare professionals to assist with pneumococcal vaccination decisions, including eligibility and schedule guidance.
• Learning Management System (LMS) Online education platform launched in May 2025 providing CPD-accredited courses on infectious diseases and immunisation for healthcare professionals.
• Disease Statistics Dashboards Real-time statistics dashboards on influenza, COVID-19, RSV, meningococcal disease, and whooping cough sourced from the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS).
• Free Flu Vaccination Day Annual event providing free influenza vaccinations to the public, expanded to multiple cities including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, South Australia, and Canberra.
• Annual Scientific Meeting Annual scientific meeting and educational forums across infectious disease areas for healthcare professionals.
• Daily Media Bulletin and Weekly Newsletter Daily media bulletin providing latest healthcare and infectious disease headlines plus weekly newsletter with updates on IC news, activities, and events for healthcare professionals and subscribers.
• RSV Expert Meeting Reports Evidence and expert-based recommendations for maternal, infant, and adult immunisation against RSV, developed from expert meetings and presented to government.
• Winter Respiratory Disease Podcasts Podcast series covering winter respiratory diseases including RSV, IPD, and pertussis for healthcare professional education.

Quantifiable outcome

• South Australia social media campaign reached over 450,000 parents with 1.7 million impressions and over 10,000 website visits
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Primary Health NetworkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnerships with Primary Health Networks across Australia to address undervaccination and improve immunisation rates through joint initiatives and information dissemination.
• State Public Health DepartmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with State Public Health Departments to coordinate immunisation efforts and share evidence-based information with healthcare professionals and the public.
• Federal and State Government Health DepartmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Federal and State Government Health Departments to advocate for vaccination aligned with Government Recommendations and the National Immunisation Program.
• Australian College of Nurse PractitionersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociate member organisation representing nurse practitioners with interest in immunisation.
• Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociate member organisation supporting rural and remote medicine practitioners in immunisation efforts.
• Australian Nurses Federation - Immunisation Nurses Special Interest Group (ANF-INSIG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociate member organisation of immunisation nurses providing specialised expertise.
• Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociate member organisation supporting primary health care nurses in immunisation practice.
• Australian Sentinel Practices Research Network (ASPREN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociate member organisation contributing to infectious disease surveillance.
• Heart Foundation of AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociate member organisation addressing influenza and heart attack connections.
• Pharmacy Guild of AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociate member organisation supporting pharmacist immunisers and vaccination services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Vaccine Confidence Project: LSHTM-affiliated initiative that researches and monitors vaccine confidence globally and advises on hesitancy interventions. Comparable in mission around vaccine acceptance and policy advisory, though more research-focused and less event-driven.

Broad incumbents

• CDC Foundation: US non-profit that supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including immunisation programs, public education, and HCP training. Larger scope but directly comparable education and advocacy mission within immunisation.
• Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance: Global public-private partnership that funds vaccine access in lower-income countries and shapes immunisation policy worldwide. Broader geographic and funding scope, but analogous in mission around vaccine uptake, advocacy, and stakeholder convening.
• Public Health Association of Australia: Australia's peak body for public health, advocating for evidence-based public health policy and convening public health professionals. Overlaps with the IC on immunisation policy advocacy and HCP community-building domestically.

Direct peers

• Immunization Action Coalition: US-based non-profit that provides hepatitis B and immunisation education resources, newsletters, and clinical guidance to healthcare professionals and patients. Closest international analogue to the IC in mission, target audience, and content-led delivery model.
• National Foundation for Infectious Diseases: US non-profit focused on educating the public and healthcare professionals about infectious disease prevention, including immunisation. Operates similar HCP education, awareness campaigns, and policy advocacy programs targeting vaccine uptake.
• Meningitis Research Foundation: International non-profit advocating for vaccine-preventable meningitis awareness, HCP education, and policy change. Comparable in disease-specific advocacy, position papers, and stakeholder engagement model.

Regional players

• Meningitis Centre Australia: Australian non-profit advocating for meningococcal disease awareness, vaccination, and post-meningitis support. Directly comparable disease-specific advocacy and HCP/community education model operating in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/immunisationgap
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCvLWoHFP3O_45baEi3C6GJQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/immunisationcoalition
• Instagraminstagram.com/immunisationcoalition

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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