Council's Manager Development Services investigates communicable diseases listed under the Health Act 1911. The purpose of investigations is to identify sources of infection and to minimise the spread of disease. All patient information is confidential and is referred to the Department of Health.

Some common communicable diseases include:

• Salmonellosis
• Campylobacter Infection
• Ross River Virus
• Giardia Infection

For further information and/or queries regarding these diseases please contact the Manager Development Services on Ph (08) 9756 1018 orvisit the Department of Health's website.