05 November 2025
Thunderstorm asthma: be ready, stay safe
If you have asthma, or wheeze and sneeze during pollen season, a sudden thunderstorm asthma event could make it hard …
Have asthma or hayfever?
Be ready for thunderstorm asthma events. Learn how to stay safe this pollen season.
Help create smoke and vape-free environments
WPHU’s No Smoking or Vaping Signage Package is designed to support stakeholders in auditing signage.
WPHU launches Action Guide
WPHU has developed an Action Guide to support local and municipal public health and wellbeing planning, or equivalent health planning.
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
15 September 2025
Building a fairer food system: Food First in the West awarded VicHealth grant
The Western Public Health Unit (WPHU), together with 14 dedicated local partners, is proud to announce that Food First in …
10 September 2025
WPHU’s 2025-2028 Strategy is here
The Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) has released its 2025-2028 Strategy, outlining the guiding principles and strategic priorities that will …
27 August 2025
WPHU launches Action Guide for local and municipal public health and wellbeing planning
The Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) has developed a new Action Guide to support local and municipal public health and …
16 June 2025
WPHU showcases public health excellence at 2025 Communicable Diseases and Immunisation Conference
Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) was proud to showcase its expertise and innovation in public health at the 2025 Public …
15 May 2025
Get protected this winter: vaccines help keep you and your family safe
Winter is here and the Western Public Health Unit is warning about a rise in flu and other respiratory illnesses.
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
See below or click on link for translated resources in Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) There is a measles outbreak in South-East …
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 collaborating with local governments, community health networks, and primary care providers to improve health outcomes across the catchment, working to keep people well by leading and supporting practical population health action.
Health Protection
WPHU’s health protection role involves investigating and managing cases and outbreaks of notifiable conditions under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 in collaboration with the Department’s Community and Public Health Division, managing public health risks and supporting public health emergency responses.
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.