Environmental Health Officers Knowledge Base

The project modernised the Environmental Health Knowledge Base. This online resource is for Local Government Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) and provides templates, legal tools, and guidance documents.

The previous version was outdated and lacked emergency response information. The Environmental Health Knowledge Base is accessible for all council EHOs via a login.

Access the knowledge base

Key achievements

• Updated and streamlined resources: Removed outdated content, added verified materials.
• New Mentoring & Expertise Database: Connects EHOs with specialists for peer learning and collaboration.
• Stakeholder engagement: Input from EHOs, managers, and councils shaped a user-friendly design.
• Long-term sustainability: Hosted by the Local Government Association (LGA) with ongoing maintenance.

Impact

• Improved access to accurate, practical tools and legislative information.
• Strengthened collaboration across councils through mentoring and shared resources.
• Enhanced efficiency and consistency in environmental health practice.
• Supports councils to “do more with less” by reducing duplication and promoting shared expertise.

Future benefits

• Mentoring network will continue to grow, supporting workforce development.
• Potential integration into professional development and council induction programs.
• The LGA will maintain the website in the future to ensure that it stays relevant for EHO's