15 May 2025
Get protected this winter: vaccines help keep you and your family safe
As winter approaches, the Western Public Health Unit is warning about a rise in flu and other respiratory illnesses. People …
Get protected ahead of winter
As winter approaches, the Western Public Health Unit is warning about a rise in flu and other respiratory illnesses.
Free mpox vaccines in Footscray
cohealth is providing free mpox vaccinations to eligible clients in Footscray.
The Community Grocer Melton
Weekly fruit and vegetable market in Melton supplying fresh, seasonal, Australian produce at affordable prices.
Health Alerts
- 17 April 2025 Measles in Melbourne – have you had two MMR vaccines?
- 10 January 2025 Measles outbreak in South-East Asia with cases in Victoria
- 18 October 2024 Mpox is spreading across Victoria
News & Alerts
17 April 2025
Measles in Melbourne – have you had two MMR vaccines?
Measles is spreading in Melbourne. It can be prevented with 2 MMR vaccines given 1 month or more apart.
10 January 2025
Measles outbreak in South-East Asia with cases in Victoria
There is a measles outbreak in South-East Asia, especially Vietnam. Several people from Melbourne have caught measles whilst visiting family …
13 December 2024
Could that new or slow healing ulcer or skin infection be a Buruli ulcer from a summer mosquito bite?
Residents of Melbourne’s inner north and west are being urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites and get tested early …
18 October 2024
Mpox is spreading across Victoria
As of 17 October 2024, 330 mpox cases have been notified in Victoria since April 2024. For more information on …
11 October 2024
Protect yourself this pollen season through prevention
During grass pollen season people may notice a worsening of asthma and hay fever. Grass pollen season runs from October …
26 September 2024
Increasing cases of whooping cough in Victoria
Cases of pertussis (whooping cough) continue to increase in Victoria, particularly amongst school-aged children. There have been over 10 times …
18 September 2024
Western Public Health Unit Population Health Promotion 2023-2024 Annual Report
The Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) are proud to share our Population Health Promotion 2023-2024 Annual Report. This report highlights …
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Information for health professionals and partners
News and alerts regarding public health updates for health professionals and partners in central and western Melbourne.
WPHU uses local insights, community-based relationships and direct engagement to tailor and deliver high-quality, evidence-based public health initiatives and respond to incidents and issues within central and western Melbourne
Population Health
WPHU’s population health role involves promoting health and wellbeing and preventing disease in local communities, contributing to the Victorian Government’s vision that Victorians are the healthiest people in the world.
Health Protection
WPHU’s health protection role involves protecting individuals, groups and populations against emerging health threats related to infectious diseases and the environment.
Publications & Resources
WPHU's published research, data and insights and local resources for the community and health professionals and partners.
A-Z Health Topics
An A to Z listing of all public health topics relevant to the work of the WPHU. Find the health information you need, from Buruli ulcer to Influenza.