Early childhood education settings
Gastroenteritis spreads easily in early childhood education and care settings where children learn and play. Use this guide to identify, manage, and prevent outbreaks in your centre.
Health Protection
Gastro outbreak management
Gastroenteritis is one of the most common causes of outbreaks in early childhood education (ECEC) settings, aged care facilities, and food premises.
To help your setting respond quickly and safely, the Western Public Health Unit has developed a set of simple guides based on the Victorian Department of Health Guidelines. The guides explain what to do before, during and after a gastro outbreak, and include checklists and resources you can use.
Gastro outbreak management guides
Environmental Health Professionals
This page provides key guidance, tools, and resources for Environmental Health Professionals and health professionals involved in gastroenteritis outbreak response, environmental assessments, and community education.