The Department of Health will go live in the next few weeks with a facility to allow people to register to receive a notification of when they will be eligible to book for a COVID-19 vaccination.

According to department officials, a 1800 number will also be available for non-digitally enabled people to give them assistance in checking their eligibility and to help them make an appointment.

This will complement the online booking system that is being built by HealthEngine, booking systems used by general practices and direct conversations with health professionals.