EHO Knows

In this episode of EHO Knows, Shane sits down with Andrew Waters for his second episode on flood but this time taking a look at the aftermath. Listen in for a fascinating conversation about arriving at Fitzroy Crossing in the wake of devastating floods. This episode goes beyond immediate disaster response, highlighting the crucial role Environmental Health Officers play in helping communities not...

In this episode Shane reunites with Sarah Ainsworth, President of Environmental Health Australia (NSW), to continue their conversation on: How technology reshapes the way we work and live and how can environmental health professionals harness innovation or be hindered by it. How social expectations around health, housing, climate, and equity that are shifting and how EHOs can stay ahead of the cur...

In this episode Shane reunites with Sarah Ainsworth, President of Environmental Health Australia (NSW), to continue their conversation on: How technology reshapes the way we work and live and how can environmental health professionals harness innovation or be hindered by it. How social expectations around health, housing, climate, and equity that are shifting and how EHOs can stay ahead of the cur...

Shane teams up with Jason Scarborough to get behind the gavel in this courtroom-themed episode, Law and Order: EHO Unit. When Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) are called to testify, how can they be ready to take the stand with confidence? Shane and Jason break down the best strategies for EHOs and their managers, sharing essential tips, required reading, and a few behind-the-scenes insights. W...

Shane sits down with Sarah Ainsworth , El Presidente of EHA NSW, for the first of a two-part conversation on the vital role of EHOs and what does the future have in store. Environmental health officers are often told that “silence is a standing ovation,” Sarah and Shane discuss why it’s more important than ever for governments and the public to understand what EHOs do. Could there be a new hope fo...

Shane sits down with the enthusiastic Ariana Johnson to talk about her early days as an EHO and what makes the role so appealing to a younger audience. They dive into how the job taps into childhood dreams of curiosity and problem-solving. In a break from the usual format, this episode reflects on how we can better recruit and inspire the next generation of EHOs—sharing ideas, experiences, and ins...

In this episode, Shane chats with EHO guest Max Payne (no, not that Max Payne) about the infamous "Pied Piper Incident." What started as a routine trainee inspection turned into uncovering a subterranean rat metropolis beneath a shopping centre. From the first signs of scratches and chewed packaging to rats dangling out of meat boxes and a full-blown warren swarming with hundreds of rodents, it’s...

In this gripping second episode of EHO Knows, Shane chats with Cameron Smith about the extreme challenges of being an Environmental Health Officer during the devastating Lismore floods. Cameron shares how he was thrown into chaos, managing everything from securing vital medications to addressing nicotine dependency—all while dealing with COVID-19. Discover what it means to “fill the void” for your...

In the explosive first episode of EHO Knows, Shane van de Vorstenbosch sits down with Lauriston Muirhead to uncover the shocking story behind Albury's mass Salmonella outbreak that sickened over 100 people. Lauriston reveals how a single egg turned into a hidden time bomb, unleashing a Salmonella "bomb" that destroyed a gourmet burger joint and threatened lives. Lauriston shares the intense realit...