23 July 2024
Winter disease update – how to stay well this winter
Winter often brings more colds and other illnesses. This year, as we move further away from the pandemic, people are …
Influenza is on the rise
As a parent, we know you want to do everything possible to protect your child. One of the best ways to protect their health during flu season is by getting their free annual flu vaccination.
Explore our refreshed website
Welcome to our refreshed website, designed to better connect you with timely local public health information for Melbourne's central and western suburbs.
Increasing local transmission of mpox in Victoria
People with symptoms of mpox should seek medical care and testing. Free mpox vaccine is widely available for eligible people.
Health Alerts
- 05 July 2024 Increasing local transmission of mpox in Victoria
- 06 June 2024 Avian influenza in Victoria
- 10 May 2024 Increase in COVID-19 activity
News & Alerts
05 July 2024
Increasing local transmission of mpox in Victoria
As of 4 July 2024, 61 locally acquired cases of mpox have been reported in Victoria since April 2024. For …
02 July 2024
Influenza (flu) is on the rise – parents urged to book children in for their free flu vaccine
As a parent, we know you want to do everything possible to protect your child. One of the best ways …
18 June 2024
ACE Health Economic Modelling Tool deep dive webinar workshop
On Wednesday, 1 May 2024 the Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) hosted a webinar workshop in partnership with Deakin University …
06 June 2024
Avian influenza in Victoria
Australia’s first human case of avian influenza (H5N1) infection, also known as “bird flu”, has been reported in Victoria. In …
31 May 2024
Explore our refreshed website
If you’re a regular visitor to our website, you might have noticed that things look a little different today! We’ve refreshed our website …
20 May 2024
Guidance on best-practice contraceptive counselling to improve sexual and reproductive health
Women in parts of western Melbourne have a significant unmet need for sexual and reproductive health services. Rates of medical …
10 May 2024
Increase in COVID-19 activity
Victoria is currently experiencing increased COVID-19 activity in the community, resulting in an increase in people being hospitalised with COVID-19. …
Health conditions in focus
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.