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• Water
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• Waste management
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• Animal management
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  • Role of animal management workers
  • Role of the community
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• Designated pests - vermin and vector control
  • About control of designated pests
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  • Role of the community
  • Developing a pest management plan
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Useful contact details - Drinking water management

The three key agencies responsible for water quality and environmental health issues are:

• The Department of Natural Resources and Water 
• Queensland Health 
• National Health and Medical Research Council
• Environmental Protection Agency

EHOs and Public Health Unit Networks

If you are not sure who you should contact about a particular problem, contact your Environmental Health Coordinator at your Population Health Unit:

• Tropical Population Health Services
• Central  Population Health Services
• Southern Population Health Services

Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) 

The TSRA aims to strengthen the economic, social and cultural development of the Torres Strait to improve the lifestyle and wellbeing of Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginal people living in the region.

The TSRA website has a lot of information on issues in the Torres Strait including water supply and environmental health and a news update throughout the year. Check it out for the latest information.

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