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Public health

We are responsible for a number of public health programs designed to promote a healthy and safe environment for the community. Health Promotion and education initiatives include:

  • Healthy lifestyle campaigns
  • SunSmart
  • Quit Smoking
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention
  • TAFE Food Handlers' Course addressing food hygiene and protection
  • Provision of health education materials, videos, references, pamphlets
  • Health education forums
  • Work experience and practical training of secondary school and tertiary students

Other information in this section:

  • Asbestos
  • Septic tanks
  • Smoke from residential properties
  • Health and safety in public pools
  • Noise
  • Guidelines for onsite habitation
  • Heatwave information

Contact Environmental Health Services

Hopetoun Mill Service Centre

15 Hopetoun Street, Bendigo
Phone: (03) 5434 6333
Fax: (03) 5434 6309
Email: health@bendigo.vic.gov.au

For more information visit:

Better Health Channel
Sun protection is available from the Anti Cancer Council
The QUIT site can help you quit or help you find out more about how smoking harms you.
HIV and AIDS - your questions answered

Updated: 10:08 AM, 1 July 2011