On the 24th of September 2025, a young casey teen Levi Syer tragically lost his life to Meningococcal B, he stared to feel the symptoms of the disease on a job site working with his uncle as a removilast, then it was only a matter of hours until the disease kicked in

Months prior to this tragedy, Levi had an immunisation for Meningococcal ACWY which was required for all year 10s in victoria to take, which Levi had taken under school provision.

Due to the immunisation only having 4 strains of the disease and not all strands, the one levi suffered was the only strand not covered within the vaccine, but it is also the deadliest strand.

Currently, the Meningococcal B vaccine costs upwards of 100 dollars per person for victorians whilst other states such as South Australia, Queensland, and Northern Territory all have free access to the immunisation alongside all the other strains.

Levi was a cherished son to Norliah, Brad and Paul, a loving sibling to Zac, Tori, Jade and Zack; a proud uncle to Elliot, precious grandson to Eileen and Ken, beloved nephew to Russell, Lee, Janet, Michelle, Shane, Melinda, Matthew, Carol, David, Troy and Nadine, cousin to Loren, Callan, Liam, Nicholas, Nathan, Amy, Caitlin, Scarlett, Lachlan, Chelsea and Jack and treasured friend to so many.

A student at St Francis Xavier College (Beaconsfield), Levi loved basketball, video games, and time with his mates and family. He was on the cusp of so many milestones - excited to get his braces off, just starting to learn to drive - when his life was tragically cut short.

He lit up every room with his smile, kindness, and gentle humour, and he leaves a circle of friends and family who adored him. To his mother Norliah, and brother Zac, he was not only a son but also a best friend - their source of strength, joy, and motivation. 

We would like to get the government to change their minds and implement the Meningococcal B strain free for all citizens just like the current ACWY immunisation