Infectious Disease Control
Any medical practitioner or nurse practitioner attending a patient whom he/she knows or suspects has a notifiable infectious disease or a related condition has a legal obligation to report the diagnosis to the Western Australian Department of Health.
Notification of Infectious Diseases & Related Conditions
Needle and Syringe Disposal
What to do if you find a discarded needle and syringe?
Dispose safely!
Do not dispose of loose needles and syringes directly into green waste collection bins, recycling bins, drains or toilets, or post boxes.
Look for yellow needle disposal bins located in all public toilets or follow the instructions below:
If you find a large quantity please report it HERE
Staying Healthy and Active in Capel
Public Health
The Environmental Health team have been working closely with local Cancer Council representatives and Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Livelighter campaign.
The aim of the partnership is to increase community awareness and knowledge around the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, cancer and obesity prevention messages.