Health businesses

The Shire registers and inspects all hairdressing, skin penetration, tattooing, beauty therapy, and ear piercing and electrolysis businesses within the region.

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 diseases 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 or call 03 9499 3800.

Register a new health business

For more information and to lodge your application online visit the Register a New Health or Accommodation Business page.   

 

Purchase or transfer an existing health business

If you are purchasing an existing Health Business you will need to transfer the registration into the name of the new proprietor. Please complete the online Application for Transfer of Registration form.

Renew your registration

As a registered health business you will be required to renew your registration each year. You will receive a notice when it's time to renew your registration. You can then follow the steps to renew your registration online.

 

 

Contact us

Phone the Environmental Health Team on 5950 1373.

 

 

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