Environmental Health Australia Ltd.

17/06/2026

🌧️ Climate change is increasing infectious disease risks
Public health experts warn that increasing storms and flooding linked to climate change are contributing to a higher risk of infectious diseases such as leptospirosis in Australia.

Floodwaters can contaminate environments and increase exposure to harmful pathogens, particularly in rural and regional communities.

Environmental health plays a critical role in:
• Water safety
• Disease prevention
• Community preparedness
• Climate resilience planning

Read more: https://www.cdc.gov.au/diseases/leptospirosis?language=en

Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that spreads to people through water, food or soil contaminated with urine from infected animals. It is more common in warm, humid areas and after flooding. It can be serious. We monitor and report on case numbers and trends.

16/06/2026

🧑‍🔬 Ready to take the next step in your EH career?
🌏 From local government to specialised roles across Australia, the latest environmental health job vacancies are now live on our website. Check out our current listings!
* Team Leader – Environmental Health (QLD)
* Manager Environmental Health (QLD)
* Environmental Health officer (TAS)
* Team Leader Environmental Health (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)

🤝 Share opportunities with your network
🏢 Post a role for your organisation: https://www.eh.org.au/workforce/employment-vacancies

If you’re seeking meaningful work, professional growth, and an unbeatable lifestyle, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service offers it all. Working with Cairns Public Health Unit, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that thrives on connection, innovation, and delivering care tha...

08/06/2026

🦟 Mosquito-borne disease risk remains active across Australia
Recent mosquito surveillance programs continue to detect mosquito-borne disease activity, reminding communities to stay vigilant as warm and wet conditions support mosquito breeding.

Environmental Health Officers play an important role in vector surveillance, public education and reducing mosquito-related health risks in our communities.

👉 Protect yourself by:
• Using insect repellent
• Wearing long sleeves outdoors
• Removing standing water around your home
• Avoiding mosquito-prone areas at dawn and dusk

Read more: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/pests/vector/Pages/surveillance-and-monitoring-weekly-reports-season-2025-26.aspx

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The New South Wales Arbovirus Surveillance and Mosquito Monitoring Program publishes a weekly report during the arbovirus season usually November to April.

05/06/2026

🍄 Wild mushroom warning issued after autumn rain
As cooler weather and rainfall encourage mushroom growth across Australia, health authorities are reminding the public not to pick or eat wild mushrooms due to the serious poisoning risk — particularly from deadly deathcap mushrooms.

Many toxic mushrooms can look very similar to edible varieties, and even a small amount can cause severe illness or death.

Environmental health awareness and food safety education are essential in helping protect communities from preventable poisoning incidents.

Read more: https://foodsafety.asn.au/topic/deathcap-mushroom-warning/

05/06/2026

⏰ Last chance to apply!
Applications for the National Executive Officer role with Environmental Health Australia close today.

This is a unique opportunity to lead and support Australia's peak professional body for environmental health, working closely with the Board, members, stakeholders and partners to advance the profession nationwide.

If you're a strategic leader with strong organisational and communication skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now before applications close today:
https://www.eh.org.au/workforce/employment-vacancies

03/06/2026

🌧️ Climate change is increasing infectious disease risks "Public health experts warn that increasing storms and flooding linked to climate change are contributing to a higher risk of infectious diseases such as leptospirosis in Australia.

Floodwaters can contaminate environments and increase exposure to harmful pathogens, particularly in rural and regional communities.

Environmental health plays a critical role in:
• Water safety
• Disease prevention
• Community preparedness
• Climate resilience planning

Read more:" https://www.cdc.gov.au/diseases/leptospirosis?language=en

Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that spreads to people through water, food or soil contaminated with urine from infected animals. It is more common in warm, humid areas and after flooding. It can be serious. We monitor and report on case numbers and trends.

01/06/2026

🍽️ It’s Food Safety Week!
This week is an opportunity to highlight the importance of safe food practices and the role food safety plays in protecting public health across our communities.

From restaurants and cafes to schools, events and home kitchens, safe food handling helps reduce the risk of foodborne illness and keeps communities healthy.

Environmental Health Officers work behind the scenes every day to support food businesses, promote safe practices and help protect consumers.

Simple steps can make a big difference:
• Wash hands thoroughly before handling food
• Keep raw and cooked foods separate
• Cook foods to safe temperatures
• Store food correctly and check use-by dates

Food safety is everyone’s responsibility — and Food Safety Week is a great reminder to stay informed and stay safe. https://www.un.org/en/observances/food-safety-day

Food safety has a critical role in assuring that food stays safe at every stage of the food chain - from production to harvest, processing, storage, distribution, all the way to preparation and consumption.

29/05/2026

Here's another celebrating 90 years of EHA! 🕰️ ⌛

Authorised officers are appointed to carry out regulation of businesses to ensure the communities are kept safe, and disease and infection risks are reduced. They are provided with ID or authority cards to show they have been delegated this authority from the regulatory agency. Here, a City of Sydney health inspector visits food premises in the 1980s with identification and authority card. (Image: City of Sydney Archives)

28/05/2026

📢 We're hiring!
Environmental Health Australia (EHA) is seeking applications for the position of National Executive Officer (NEO).

This is an exciting opportunity to support the national peak body for environmental health and contribute to initiatives that strengthen and promote the environmental health profession across Australia. The role involves working closely with the National Board, supporting strategic priorities, member engagement, communications and organisational operations. If you’re passionate about environmental health and looking to make a meaningful impact at a national level, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 View the full position description and apply here: https://www.eh.org.au/workforce/employment-vacancies

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About us: Environmental Health Australia (EHA) is the premier environmental health professional organisation in Australia. EHA provides leadership for the profession and supports member development. EHA's overarching role is to enhance environmental health and safety in the community through the wor...

27/05/2026

🧪 Q fever cases hit record high in Australia
Australia recorded a record number of Q fever cases last year, highlighting the ongoing risks posed by zoonotic diseases linked to animal exposure.

Q fever can spread through contaminated dust and aerosols from infected animals and continues to impact rural, agricultural and animal-handling industries.

This increase reinforces the importance of:
• Disease surveillance
• Workplace health protections
• Vaccination awareness
• A strong One Health approach linking human, animal and environmental health

Read more: https://www.cdc.gov.au/newsroom/news-and-articles/q-fever-cases-hit-record-high

Last year, Australia recorded 912 cases of Q fever – the highest number since national monitoring began in 1991. If you work around certain animals, take steps to protect yourself.