Lismore's permanent vaccination clinic is set to close this month - along with other permanent vaccinations clinics in the Northern NSW Local Health District’s (NNSWLHD).

NNSWLHD Chief Executive Wayne Jones said the permanent vaccination clinics at  Lismore, Tweed Heads and Grafton will wind-up operations in mid-September after more than eighteen months supporting the region’s successful COVID-19 vaccination program. 

More than 128,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered to date through the  clinics.

"However, with significantly decreased attendance, staff working in the clinics will now be redeployed back to their previous roles in hospitals and health services, where they are  needed most," Mr Jones aid.

Mr Jones thanked the community for coming forward in  such strong numbers and rolling up their sleeves to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations. 

“The past few years have been challenging for everyone, but our community has remained committed to getting vaccinated against COVID-19,” Mr Jones said.  

“Our vaccination teams have done a stellar job, contributing to the huge vaccination program  which began in March 2021.” 

“None of us will forget the massive effort involved in transforming vacant shops and office  spaces into purpose-built vaccination centres in record time, as well as the need to relocate  clinics affected by the devastating floods.” 

Through a range of permanent and mobile vaccination clinics, NNSWLHD has visited more  than 65 locations across Northern NSW including hospitals, shopping centres, public parks,  sporting fields and events, including several flood-affected towns. 

Local GPs and pharmacies will continue to provide COVID-19 vaccinations, as part of the  more than 3,500 vaccine providers across NSW.  

“I encourage people to keep up to date with their jabs moving forward, as a key action we  can take to continue protecting ourselves and our communities,” Mr Jones said.  

The final days for the vaccination clinics are:  

• Tweed Heads – last day Friday 16 September 

• Lismore – last day Monday 19 September 

• Grafton – last day Wednesday 21 September 

NSW Health has contingency plans in place to support GPs and pharmacies if rapid  upscaling is required to accommodate an additional booster dose or a new vaccine for a  new variant of concern.  

Appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations, including winter booster doses, can be made  via the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Finder.