Evaluating the Impact of Immunisation Requirements for Enrolment

Under amendments to the Public Health Act 2016 (WA) and School Education Act 1999 (WA), a child must be up-to-date with their immunisations, with limited exceptions, for enrolment in child care services or pre-compulsory schooling. These amendments came into effect in Western Australia (WA) on 22 July 2019. This legislation, colloquially known as ‘No Jab No Play’ (NJNP), intends to improve immunisation rates among young children.

This request is for a provider to conduct an evaluation into the impact the NJNP legislation. This evaluation must assess the impact on childhood immunisation rates as well as the impact on families, early childhood education providers and health care providers (e.g. financial, operational or other unintended consequences).