Japanese encephalitis (JE) has been detected in Northern Victoria. JE virus can cause a rare but potentially serious infection of the brain and is spread to humans through bites from infected mosquitoes. Find further information and how you can take precautions by clicking the link below.
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This Strategy recognises that the built environment, service sector and the social context play equal roles in promoting health and wellbeing as people age. It acknowledges the need to shift attitudes from seeing ageing as a problem to be solved to a community asset to be celebrated as part of the positive Shire diversity.
The Strategy aims to develop projects and initiatives to promote wellbeing and inclusion and an age-friendly culture.
This Strategy was adopted by Council on 26 March, 2019.