Wide Bay Public Health Unit
Also known as Wide Bay Public Health Unit, Hervey Bay Office, PHU
Open Until 4:30PM
Public Health Service, Population Health
Key functions:
Coordinate disease control initiatives - including surveillance, monitoring and managing disease outbreaks, epidemiological investigations and coordination of, and support for, immunisation programs.
Developing, coordinating and support population-focused health promotion interventions for priority health issues of state and local significance - in particular chronic disease risk factor prevention, injury and skin cancer prevention, and mental health promotion.
Monitoring and enforcing relevant public health legislation and/or policies - food safety and standards, regulated drugs and poisons, environmental toxicology and tobacco control.
Undertaking health surveillance initiatives - the collation, analysis, monitoring and dissemination of information on health status and risk factor trends.
Providing specialist public health advice and services to a range of other government agencies, local government and the community including leading, participating in, or advising on health risk and health impact assessments.
Contact Details
Suite 11/17 Hershel Court, Urraween, QLD 4655
Office located ground level
PO Box 724, Hervey Bay, QLD 4655
Monday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Call for further information. Hours of operation maybe subject to change.
Eligibility
No referral required.
No appointment required.
No waiting list.
Self / family / friends
Charges and Fees
Government
Accessibility and Special Requirements
- Accessible building
- Accessible parking
Not applicable