The Shire’s registers and inspects all hairdressing, skin penetration, tattooing, beauty therapy, and ear piercing and electrolysis businesses within the Shire.
Inspections are carried out ensure premises operate in accordance with guidelines produced by the Department of Health.
All new hairdressing, skin penetration, tattooing, beauty therapy, electrolysis and ear piercing businesses must register with the Shire before beginning operation. This process involves submitting plans and specifications, completing a registration application form, and undergoing a final inspection before the new business can begin operating.
Unsafe or unhygienic practices within commercial businesses can affect the health of clients, the health of the operator and can aid in the spread of infectious disease. Procedures including the penetration of the skin, if not managed correctly, can be the means of transmitting organisms that cause disease like AIDS and Hepatitis B.
Under the provisions of the Chinese Medicine Registration Act 2000, acupuncturists are required to be registered with the Chinese Medical Registration Board of Victoria. For information concerning acupuncturists contact the Chinese Medical Registration Board on: (03) 9499 3800
For Information on the applicable fees for these applications, please see the Environmental Health Fee Schedule Effective 1 July 2023(PDF, 156KB)
To register a new health premises
In order to operate a premises you will need to be registered with the Shire. For information on registering a new premises please visit our register a new health or accommodation premises page.
To purchase or transfer registration of a health premises
If you are looking to sell or buy an existing premises, you will need to transfer the registration into the name of the new proprietor. For information on transferring the registration of an existing premises please visit our transfer a health or accommodation premises page.
Prescribed accommodation premises are premises where more than five persons (who are not part of the proprietor's family) are accommodated must be registered with Council under the Public Health and Well Being Act 2008.
Premises which must be registered as prescribed accommodation include:
- Residential accommodation
- Hotels and motels
- Hostels
- Student dormitories
- Holiday camps
For Information on the applicable fees for these applications, please see the Environmental Health Fee Schedule Effective 1 July 2023(PDF, 156KB)
To register a new accommodation premises
In order to operate a premises you will need to be registered with the Shire. For information on registering a new premises please visit our register a new health or accommodation premises page.
To transfer an accommodation premises
If you are looking to sell or buy an existing premises, you will need to transfer the registration into the name of the new proprietor. For information on transferring the registration of an existing premises please visit our transfer a health or accommodation premises page.
All Caravan Parks must be registered with the Shire in accordance with the Residential Tenancies (Caravan Parks and Movable Dwellings Registration and Standards) Regulations 2010.
The Shire’s Environmental Health Team monitors the standards which include Fire and Emergency Management, hygiene, sanitation and cleanliness of caravan parks and camping grounds in the Shire.
To legally operate a caravan park, the registrations of the premises must be transferred from the name of the existing licensee to the name of the proposed purchaser.
Before Purchasing a Caravan Park
Before you purchase a caravan park you should:
- Check with the Shire's Environmental Health Officer to determine if the business has current registration with Council.
- Request a transfer inspection of the property to ensure the premises complies with the requirements of the Acts. This request should be in writing from your solicitor.
- Check that the Park Emergency Management Plan is complete and up to date.
Once the business has been purchased, applicants must apply to the Shire to transfer the registration for the caravan park. Please download the application to transfer registration of a caravan park(PDF, 334KB).
Setting Up a New Caravan Park
The following guidelines can help you set up a new caravan park.
- Contact Business Victoria for business advice and information
- Check with the Shire’s Statutory Planning Team that the correct permits are in place for the site
- Contact the Shire’s Environmental Health Team to discuss your proposal
- Ensure you are familiar with the Residential Tenancies (Caravan Parks & Moveable Dwellings Registration and Standards) Regulations 1999.
- If you are planning on having a Kiosk, ensure that it is registered under the Food Act and ensure that you are familiar with food safety requirements. For more information, visit our section on Food Safety
- If the site does not sewerage a septic tank system must be installed.
- Submit detailed plans of the proposed premises to the Shire's Environmental Health team.
- Once the plans have been approved by the Shire, you may begin work on the premises. When works have been completed, the premises will be inspected by a Shire Environmental Health Officer
- Complete your Emergency Management Plan (this will need to be checked by the Country Fire Authority and Council). Copies of an Emergency Management Plan Template are available from the CFA website.
Apply to the Shire to register the caravan park.
For more information on the design and construction of caravan parks and movable dwellings please contact the Shire’s Statutory Building Team on: 1300 850 600.
More information on fire safety and emergency management at caravan parks can be obtained from the Shire’s Fire Prevention Officer on: 1300 850 600 or 5950 1000 or the CFA website or please contact the Shire’s Environmental Health Team on: 5950 1373.