enHealth Council

About Us

The enHealth Council provides national leadership on environmental health issues, set priorities, coordinate national policies and programs and provide a pivotal link between international fora and environmental health stakeholders in Australia. It is also responsible for the implementation of the National Environmental Health Strategy.

In developing environmental health advice, the enHealth Council establishes partnerships with other sectors and agencies and draws on specific expertise when dealing with particular issues.

The enHealth Council has representation from a range of sectors including government, the environmental health profession, environment and public health sectors, the community and the Indigenous community. The National Public Health Partnership (NPHP) has appointed the Chair of the Council with the Deputy Chair being appointed by the enHealth Council.

The Terms of Reference and composition of the enHealth Council document are spelt out in the National Environmental Health Strategy.