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Our work
Our role
We work with other Australian Government agencies, state and territory governments and other organisations to manage environmental health.
Air quality
How we monitor and respond to poor air quality.
Toxins and contaminants
How we work with other agencies to reduce exposure to environmental toxins for Australians.
Occupational dusts
What we're doing to prevent and detect occupational dust diseases, like silicosis.
Key committee and resources
Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth)
enHealth brings experts together to advise on environmental factors affecting health. It publishes national guidance on environmental health matters.
Environmental health guidance
Find enHealth guidance on managing environmental health risks.
National Occupational Respiratory Disease Registry
The registry stores data to reduce, eliminate, and improve our understanding of preventable occupational respiratory diseases.