With summer here, we are now in bushfire season and experiencing extreme fire danger ratings, as well as severe/extreme heat health warnings.
We are experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases in Victoria.
As we head into the holiday season and we catch up with our friends and family, let’s do what we can to protect ourselves and our loved ones.
Food is an important part of celebrating the holidays for many families, and it’s important to prepare and handle food safely.
Avoid getting sick with illnesses such as gastroenteritis.
For more food safety information, visit:
Warm weather is here - perfect for swimming and enjoying the water.
It’s important to stay safe while enjoying our region’s beautiful rivers, lakes, and waterways.
For more information on staying safe around water, visit: Bendigo Health - Water Safety
Germs in pool water can sometimes cause illness. For more information on how to stay healthy when swimming in public pools, visit
While summer brings warm weather to enjoy, some days we have extreme heat.
Extreme heat can affect anybody, but there are some who are more at risk: older people, young children, and people with a medical condition.
As summer holidays begin, protect yourself against mosquito-borne diseases such as Japanese encephalitis, Murray Valley encephalitis, Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus.
Mpox (formally known as monkeypox) is still spreading in Victoria.
Getting two doses of an mpox vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your community.
The mpox vaccine is free for eligible groups.
Travellers should be prepared and be aware of the health risks at their destination and precautions needed to stay safe.