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Adam Goodes shares why he got the COVID-19 vaccine

18 October 2021
COVID-19
A man sits in a Doctors office. He is wearing a white t-shirt and a black and white patterned face mask. He has one arm held across his chest to show where his upper arm where he was vaccinated

Find out why Dual AFL Brownlow medallist and 2014 Australian of the year, Adam Goodes believes having the COVID-19 vaccine is important.

Australian AFL legend, Adam Goodes is a proud Adnyamathanha man, having grown up in the Flinders Ranges.

As a father, he knows having the vaccine is important for his family’s safety.

Watch this sporting superstar as he answers the question ‘Did you think twice before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?’

‘My obstetrician told us that my wife was able to get vaccinated to protect her and our baby. That made it very clear to me that it was very safe’ Adam said.

Find out more

COVID-19 vaccines are available at your local Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service, Commonwealth vaccination clinics, participating general practices, and state and territory clinics.

Use the COVID-19 vaccine clinic finder to help you find a clinic where you can receive a COVID-19 vaccine.