Health and wellbeing
Find information, support or advice on health topics such as food safety, public safety including emergencies, and immunisation.
The Inner East Community Health Service is available for anyone within the community to attend - telephone the centre closest to you in Hawthorn, Richmond or Ashburton.
In this section
Food safety
Information and regulations about food safety in the home or in the community can be obtained from Council.
Immunisation
Council offers free scheduled vaccines and also optional vaccinations for a fee, at our immunisation sessions, available all year.
Noise
Problem noise levels can be solved by simply talking to the responsible person, but you can contact us if this does not work.
Pests and pest control
Find useful information about pests which may be living in or around your home - including foxes and possums.
Public safety
Problems with asbestos, smoking or syringe disposal? Do you want to use your household greywater?
Emergency management
Read the Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP) and how to make an effective Triple Zero (000) emergency call.
Temporary and mobile food premises permits
As of 1 July 2010 there is a new food classification system which also applies to community groups as well as food businesses. The scheme will make it easier for food businesses and community groups that currently require multiple registrations to operate in different council districts.
Housing and homelessness in Boroondara
Homelessness is an issue for some people living in Boroondara.
Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan
Our plan to support wellbeing of the community, looking at the built, natural, social and economic aspects of health.
Mental health and wellbeing
Information on mental health in your community.
Heart Week 2012
Did you know that heart disease is the number one cause of premature death for males and females in Boroondara?
Responsible Gambling Awareness Week 2012
Responsible Gambling Awareness Week is from 14 to 20 May.