Have Your Say: New Public Immunisation Dashboards

Between 17 March and 2 April 2026, we sought your feedback to inform the design of new public immunisation dashboards. The consultation focused on how data from the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) could be made easier to find, understand and use. Your input has helped shape the design and content of the dashboards to ensure they are clear, accessible and meet the needs of a diverse range of users. 

The consultation generated strong engagement, with 209 responses received from a broad range of stakeholders, including government agencies, research organisations, peak bodies and members of the public. Overall, respondents expressed strong support for the development of public immunisation dashboards, recognising them as a significant improvement on existing reporting products and highlighting their value for decision‑making across policy, operational and public contexts. Respondents indicated the dashboards would be used for a wide range of purposes, with a consistent emphasis on supporting action‑oriented activities, and most expect to use them regularly. 

Feedback on the design was broadly positive, with dashboards described as clear, modern and professional. However, respondents identified opportunities to further improve usability, including reducing visual density, strengthening navigation, and making key insights easier to interpret at a glance. There was also strong demand for greater interactivity and export functionality, clearer definitions and methodological transparency to reduce the risk of misinterpretation, and embedded guidance and support materials. Accessibility was consistently viewed as a baseline expectation, with emphasis on readability, colour contrast, and inclusive design for a wide range of users. 

We have analysed the feedback received through the consultation and incorporated it into the design and development of the dashboards and supporting materials. This includes improvements to usability, navigation, and the clarity of information presented, as well as the development of user guidance and methodological documentation to support interpretation. 

Feedback from this consultation will also inform ongoing enhancements to the dashboards and the development of additional resources to support stakeholders in using the data effectively over time. 

We thank all individuals and organisations who provided a submission. Your feedback has played an important role in shaping the new dashboards, which are now available here: Immunisation dashboards | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.