21 April 2026
New approach to prevention showcased in Food as Medicine session
The Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) was proud to host a session at Sunshine Hospital exploring how “Food as Medicine” approaches can …
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Public health updates for central and western Melbourne.
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Information on statewide and local public 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
- 13 December 2024 Private: Could that new or slow healing ulcer or skin infection be a Buruli ulcer from a summer mosquito bite?
- 26 September 2024 Increasing cases of whooping cough in Victoria
- 30 July 2024 Outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in metropolitan Melbourne
- 06 June 2024 Avian influenza in Victoria
- 10 May 2024 Increase in COVID-19 activity
- 02 February 2024 Bicillin shortage information for health professionals
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09 April 2026
Food First in the West brings fresh fruit and veg to communities
The Western Public Health Unit (WPHU), along with 14 other partners, is pleased to announce that Food First in the West has officially marked its launch. …
11 March 2026
Measles vaccine rollout begins in Melbourne’s West
Book your measles vaccine here. Western Public Health Unit is warning people across Melbourne’s West to make sure they’re vaccinated against measles, …
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 …
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 …