A Healthy and Resilient Monash: Integrated Plan 2017-2021 This plan combines all the areas in Council and the community that help define a healthy city. It highlights 30 major health and wellbeing priorities which we will strive to improve from 2017 to 2021.
13 Councils, 2million-plus residents: a unified voice to tackle homelessness Thirteen Councils representing two million residents in Melbourne’s east and south east have joined together in a unified voice calling for urgent action for more social housing* to end homelessness.
Asbestos Asbestos is a silicate mineral made up of tiny fibres. When it is disturbed, it produces a dust that contains asbestos fibres. Fibres breathed into the lungs can cause a range of health problems including asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.
Domestic Health & Safety Domestic Health & Safety covers some essential and useful information for your home, this includes the safe use of wood heaters, Rainwater storage and Grey Water.
Gambling Gambling can have a terrible impact on the most vulnerable members of our community. This is how Council is helping combat the harmful effects of gambling and advocating for the community.
Public Health & Safety Public Health & Safety is an important topic for Council and covers the following health risks and topics in our public: Vaccinations, Immunisations, Heatwaves, Syringe Disposal and Smoke-Free Environments.
Noise Noise pollution is with us almost all the time. We often do not recognise how serious its effects can be.
Prevention of Violence Against Women Intimate partner violence is the biggest contributor to preventable ill health and premature death in Victorian women aged 15–44. Council hopes to prevent violence against women before it occurs by interacting directly with our community.
Health Promotion On this page you will find reliable, evidence-based information and resources to help you stay safe during COVID-19 and into the future.