Web resources

Australian Government, Department of Health: Environmental Health
Provides a range of publications relating to environmental health. Highly recommended.
National Environmental Health Strategy 2016–2020
Published by the Department of Health, this strategy provides direction for environmental health management across Australia.
HealthDirect: Environmental health
An Australian Government initiative providing information on a range environmental health issues.
Medline Plus: Environmental Health
Please note information has U.S. context.
World Health Organization: Environmental health
Provides highly detailed and authoritative resource in environmental health.
Health and the environment: A compilation of evidence (2011) / Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Drawing upon key studies, this report synthesises the main findings related to a selected list of 15 environmental factors.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

Professional associations

Environmental Health Australia Environmental Health Australia (EHA) is the peak national organisation in Australia which advocates environmental health issues and represents the professional interests of environmental health practitioners.
Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand The Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand is the peak professional body for environmental practitioners in Australasia, and promotes independent and interdisciplinary discourse on environmental issues. The Institute advocates that best environmental practices be delivered by competent and ethical environmental practitioners.
Public Health Association of Australia The Public Health Association of Australia Inc (PHAA) provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, knowledge and information on public health. The Association is also involved in advocacy for public health policy, development, research and training.