06 May 2022
It’s a Mob Thing – First Nations Music Health Festival
‘It’s a Mob Thing’ First Nations music health festival was held at Federation Square in Melbourne’s CBD last Sunday 1 …
Western Public Health Unit
The Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) is one of nine public health units across Victoria, established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Unit sits within Western Health.
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25 April 2022
Important information for COVID-19 cases
When you have tested positive for COVID-19: You must immediately go home and isolate. Do not make any stops along …
22 April 2022
Everything you need to know about the changes to Victoria’s COVID restrictions
From 11.59pm, Friday 22 April 2022, there will be a further easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria. This is a …
14 April 2022
Beat the bite this Easter. Stay protected against Japanese Encephalitis virus.
Japanese encephalitis virus (JE virus) is a rare but potentially serious infection of the brain spread through mosquito bites that …
What areas of Melbourne do we serve?
WPHU serves the western and part of the north western metropolitan region of Melbourne, which includes parts of the Melbourne CBD, inner western suburbs, and extends west to include Werribee, Hoppers Crossing and north-west to include Melton and parts of the Hume municipality.
We serve a population of around 1.2 million people, across 10 local government areas and 53 postcodes. We are proud to be part of one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse regions in Australia.
The map provides an overview of the community that the WPHU serves. If you are not within the WPHU area, you can find links below to other public health units across Victoria.
Not in the Western catchment area?
If you are not within the WPHU area, visit these links to the other public health units across Victoria.