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                    Health and wellbeing

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                    City of Melbourne provides a variety of health services to residents, businesses and visitors. We are committed to continually improving the standard and quality of environmental and public health within the municipality. 

                    We are responsible for:

                    • identifying and monitoring public health issues
                    • monitoring and inspecting businesses to ensure compliance with the Food Act 1984 and the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 legislation
                    • handling food-related complaints
                    • providing advice to food businesses
                    • managing noise and odour issues to protect residential amenity
                    • monitoring issues with light emissions that disrupt public health and wellbeing
                    • investigating issues of a residential nuisance, including the unhealthy conditions in backyards, dead animals, or pests
                    • research and delivery of health promotion programs and strategies.

                    Report an issue

                    You can use the form below to report public health issues concerning: 

                    • food safety or food poisoning
                    • the condition, cleanliness and hygiene practices of food premises, swimming pools and spas, personal care and accommodation businesses
                    • noise, odour or light that presents a public health risk
                    • suspected unregistered businesses.
                    Are you concerned about a business not being COVIDSafe?
                    The City of Melbourne doesn’t have the authority to investigate breaches of the COVIDSafe requirements. You can report any concerns via the Police Assistance Line.
                    Track the progress of an existing reported issue.
                    Enter report reference number:

                    Hospitals and health organisations

                    Various public and private hospitals and health organisations are located in the City of Melbourne municipality. Visit the Department of Health for full details of locations and services.

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