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Local government is the closest level of government to the community and is often the first point of contact for assistance, advice and information. It is therefore expected that local government will provide a level of leadership during a pandemic and establish partnerships with respective service providers within its community. This role can be best described under four distinct areas: community support and recovery, public health, business continuity and essential services. These roles are intrinsically linked and are outlined in greater detail in the Victorian Human influenza Pandemic Plan.

Provided by the Victorian Government Department of Human Services:

Preparing for an influenza pandemic: A tool kit for local government

A practical guide to assist local governments to plan for a human influenza pandemic. The Municipal Association of Victoria, the Australian Institute of Environmental Health (Vic Division), local government representatives and State government departments have worked together to create a single document. The Tool Kit will assist municipalities respond and look after their communities if a pandemic occurs. The Tool Kit covers planning for mass vaccination, business continuity and community support and recovery. It will assist local governments build on their existing emergency management arrangements.

Preparing for an influenza pandemic: A tool kit for local government (pdf, 527kb)

Preparing for an Influenza Pandemic: A planning guide for local government

The guide contains templates to assist local government in linking their influenza pandemic plan with their Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP). The templates within the guide are available for download in Word format for local government to modify as required.

Preparing for an Influenza Pandemic: A planning guide for local government

Victorian Human Influenza Pandemic Plan: Community Support and Recovery Sub Plan March 2008

The Community Support and Recovery Sub Plan has been developed to assist community support agencies, government and its partner agencies to plan and prepare for a human influenza pandemic. It covers roles, responsibilities, planning considerations and preparedness activities in a recovery context and builds on existing social support networks and the capability of communities to be resilient.

Victorian Human Influenza Pandemic Plan: Community Support and Recovery Sub Plan March 2008 (pdf, 307kb)

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