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Posted Friday, 10 Jul 2026

A legacy of care: Public Health Unit staff retire after decades of service

It’s the end of an era for our Gold Coast Public Health Unit (GCPHU). Four staff with a cumulative 100 years’ experience have retired, leaving a significant legacy in public health. The unit farewelled Communicable Disease CNC Fiona, Environmental He…

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Posted Friday, 03 Jul 2026

Families urged to vaccinate as preventable diseases increase

Gold Coast families are urged to take advantage of the life-saving benefits of childhood immunisation amidst an uptick in cases of preventable diseases.

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Posted Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Gold Coast gets ready for flu season

Gold Coast Health is preparing for the upcoming flu season by encouraging residents to get vaccinated early and take preventative measures.

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Last updated 12 May 2026

There are no current public health alerts for the Gold Coast.

Our stories

Posted Friday, 10 Jul 2026

A legacy of care: Public Health Unit staff retire after decades of service

Public Health

Posted Friday, 03 Jul 2026

Families urged to vaccinate as preventable diseases increase

Gold Coast families are urged to take advantage of the life-saving benefits of childhood immunisation amidst an uptick in cases of preventable diseases.

Public Health

Posted Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Gold Coast gets ready for flu season

Gold Coast Health is preparing for the upcoming flu season by encouraging residents to get vaccinated early and take preventative measures.

Public Health

View all stories

Last updated 12 May 2026