Health & Safety

 

Beach Report - Beach Water Quality Forecasts

Beach Report keeps you informed of the recreational water quality at beaches around Port Phillip Bay through daily forecasts and SMS alerts to let you know whether the water is suitable for swimming.

Infectious disease control

The Shire’s Environmental Health Team provides advice and investigates cases and outbreaks of infectious disease through inspections, sampling and questionnaires.

Tobacco Act compliance

Increasing evidence of the negative health impacts of direct and passive smoking, both in terms of death and reduced quality of life have been published.

Environmental nuisance complaints

The Shire’s Environmental Health Team is responsible under the Health Act for investigating environmental issues that are impacting on the health of local residents.

Closed Circuit TV (CCTV)

The Shire will provide direction and guidance for the use of CCTV Systems in public places for crime prevention and crime solving as well as the enhancement of the public perception of safety.

Protect yourself from mosquito-borne disease

Warm and wet weather can mean more mosquito biting and breeding, including the ones that can carry diseases that make you sick. Your only protection against mosquitoes and the diseases they can carry is to avoid mozzie bites.

Buruli Ulcer

Information about Buruli Ulcers, otherwise known as the Bairnsdale ulcer or Daintree ulcer. Buruli ulcer is a skin disease that occurs on the Mornington Peninsula. Be alert, not alarmed.

Noise Guide

Problem noises can often be resolved with a simple conversation. However, there are steps you can take if a noise continues to be a problem for you in your home.

Housing and Homelessness

Information about housing and homelessness to help people who are:
- At risk of losing their home or struggling with rising costs of living
- Looking to rent, buy or build a home
- Trying to find out the facts about homelessness on the Peninsula
- Wanting to find out what Council is doing to help
- Investigating options for helping people who are homeless

Support for homelessness & emergency relief

Crisis support information for individuals seeking help for homelessness, food and financial difficulties.

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