Cairns Regional Council

Laws, Regulations & Permits

Public Health

The Public Health Unit is committed to providing our community with a safer, healthier future.

  • Health promotion and education
  • Monitoring standards in accommodation, food industry, tattooing, body piercing, and public facilities
  • Guidance on public health standards
  • Advice on tropical disease prevention
  • Response to public health issues: Vector Control Unit
  • Public health surveillance
  • Disaster management assistance

Environmental Health Officers working together with the local food industry to maintain the highest standards.

  • Advice on food safety standards
  • Guidance on compliance with food hygiene requirements
  • Monitoring food businesses
  • FREE online Food Safety Training
  • Cooperating with the food industry to improve standards
  • Providing multi-language food hygiene information
  • Providing education programs for schools
  • Advice on food safety for community and charity groups

For more information contact the Public Health Unit : 4044 3044