Health, Facilities and Programs
Through the development of health programs and services, including our immunisation program, diabetes sharps disposal program and the return unwanted medicines project, we aim to promote a happier and healthier City. We offer and support a number of health services, including the following:
- Community sharps disposal
Over 3,000 insulin syringes are disposed of into domestic garbage in the Canterbury City area daily. This is a danger to public health. Family members and employees disposing of this waste are at risk. The sharps can cause needle stick injuries and transmit infections and disease.
The solution is to dispose of your needles and lanclets into a sturdy plastic container. The safest option is a sharps container. Please ask your pharmacist for their preferred option. When the container is full, deliver it to a participating pharmacy, at any time. Canterbury City Council will arrange for the collection and disposal of this waste. - Food Safety
We have provided useful information to help keep you up to date on legislative requirements and changes that may affect your business operation. This information also provides details on issues identified by Health Officers during their routine annual food shop surveillance program. The aim is to help increase your understanding of the Food Safety Legislation so you and/or any other food handlers associated with your business are aware of the legal responsibilities associated with running a food business. - Immunisation - FREE CLINICS
We have been running free fortnightly Immunisation Clinics for children since the early 1960s. The immunisation service is carried out by registered nurses and doctors. Parents are welcome to attend any of our clinics with their child - no appointment is necessary. Two immunisation clinics are run from Belmore Community Centre, 1/38 Redman Parade, Belmore.
The afternoon clinic runs from 2:00 to 2:45pm and the evening clinic from 6:00 to 7:15pm. For more information phone our Imunisation Officer on 9789 9374. - Return unwanted medicines project
In an average week around 50 children are admitted to hospital after swallowing medicines not intended for them. Unwanted chemicals are often dumped in the toilet, down the sink, or thrown out in the rubbish, which can harm the environment.
Residents can return unwanted or out-of-date medicines to any pharmacy at any time. The returned medicines are then disposed of safely by the pharmacies. They are in no way reused or recycled.
For more information on any of the health services offered and supported by Canterbury City Council, please call us on 9789 9300.
