Latest Updates

Public health updates for the central and western metropolitan region.

Please take careful note of the publication date as information can change rapidly.

27 September 2023

Health alert – new measles case

The Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) would like to draw your attention to a health alert issued by the Chief …

23 August 2023

The Department of Health, the Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) and South East Public Health Unit (SEPHU) invite you to an educational webinar …

09 May 2023

As cooler weather arrives, COVID and influenza cases are increasing and public health experts are advising residents in Melbourne’s western …

05 May 2023

Below is the latest edition of our Community Engagement Noticeboard, published 5 May 2023. If you would like to sign …

28 April 2023

A powerhouse of local public health partners attended the Western Public Health Unit’s (WPHU) inaugural Population Health Promotion and Planning …

17 March 2023

Below is the latest edition of our Community Engagement Noticeboard, published 17 March 2023. If you would like to sign …

27 February 2023

All Australian adults who have not had a COVID booster or COVID infection in the past six months are now …

14 February 2023

Below is the latest edition of our Community Engagement Noticeboard, published 14 February 2023. If you would like to sign …