Infectious Diseases

Resources

• Health.vic guidelines for the control of infectious diseases – these provide detailed information about common and rare diseases that may pose public health concerns, including sections on notification requirements and school and childcare exclusion

Local Public Health Units

• Engagement guidelines for Victorian Government schools and Local Public Health Units regarding notifiable conditions (DOCX) – schools and Local Public Health Units must follow these guidelines to support consistent engagement and collaboration regarding notifiable conditions
• To find your Local Public Health Unit and understand their role, visit: Department of Health – Local Public Health Units
• To contact your Local Public Health Unit directly, visit:
  • Barwon South West Public Health Unit
  • Gippsland Public Health Unit
  • Goulburn Valley Public Health Unit
  • Grampians Public Health Unit
  • Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit
  • Ovens Murray Public Health Unit
  • North Eastern Public Health Unit
  • South East Public Health Unit
  • Western Public Health Unit