EHO Knows

EHO Knows

Welcome to EHO Knows – the podcast for Environmental Health Officers (EHOs). Hosted by Shane van de Vorstenbosch, each episode dives into the highs and lows of our daily work, offering valuable tips, insights, and a dose of humour. Whether you’re a seasoned EHO or just starting out, this channel provides a unique opportunity to learn from others' experiences and discover how hindsight can guide us to better practices. Join us and our diverse guests as we navigate the ever-evolving world of environmental health. Subscribe and stay informed, entertained, and inspired!

  1. Episode 19: The Rising Sun

    7 HRS AGO

    Episode 19: The Rising Sun

    **Content Warning** This episode discusses adult themes including sex work, sex trafficking, drug use, exploitation, and sexually transmitted infections, which some listeners may find distressing. In this episode Shane is joined by environmental health veteran and advocate Lisa Hughes for one of the most confronting and eye-opening episodes of EHO Knows to date. Lisa lifts the curtain on sex-on-premises venues. From infection control and worker safety to organised crime and exploitation. Thank you to our guest: Lisa Hughes

    30 min
  2. Episode 18: Rooster Gate

    3 FEB

    Episode 18: Rooster Gate

    In this episode of EHO Knows, Shane is joined by Tanya Morrison to unpack the absurd yet true story of Rooster Gate. What begins as a single noisy rooster crowing at dawn spirals into a decade-long saga of neighbour complaints, environmental health investigations, sound monitoring, lockdown complications, and eventually a landmark court case the first of its kind in New Zealand. Equal parts comedy and cautionary tale, this episode pulls back the curtain on how seemingly minor nuisance issues can escalate into criminal prosecution, proving that in environmental health, even a rooster can end up before a judge. Thank you to our guest Tanya Morrison

    48 min
  3. Episode 17: Dr. No

    27 JAN

    Episode 17: Dr. No

    In the final instalment of this Bond-esque trilogy, EHO Knows follows Dr Stephanie Fletcher-Lartey from a locked-down Sydney to the remote Solomon Islands, where COVID arrives years later with all new challenges. This episode closes the series with powerful insights on public health, hindsight, and the lessons that must carry forward. Thank you to our guest: Dr Stephanie Fletcher-Lartey Hosted by: Shane van de Vorstenbosch

    25 min
  4. Episode 16: Corona Royale

    20 JAN

    Episode 16: Corona Royale

    In this high stakes second part of Shane's interview with Dr Stephanie Fletcher-Lartey as she trades Caribbean sunshine for a Sydney lock-down. Stepping into a national research role advising government during extreme lockdowns, Stephanie reflects on the contrast between Australia’s pursuit of zero cases and the lived reality in Western Sydney, where border closures, isolation, misinformation, racial profiling, and personal loss collided. Thank you to our guest: Dr Stephanie Fletcher-Lartey hosted by: Shane van de Vorstenbosch

    22 min
  5. Episode 15: Virus of the Caribbeans

    6 JAN

    Episode 15: Virus of the Caribbeans

    In this jet-setting episode of EHO Knows, Shane is joined by Dr Stephanie Fletcher-Lartey for a journey through the very early days of COVID-19. From Sydney to the Caribbean, Stephanie shares how she stepped into a senior regional public health role just as a mysterious new virus began to emerge, helping 27 small island nations prepare with limited information, strong collaboration, and economies heavily reliant on tourism. This episode offers a rare international perspective on pandemic preparedness beyond the usual headlines, setting the scene for what happens when Stephanie returns to an eerily quiet Australia. Thank you to our guest Dr Stephanie Fletcher-LarteyHosted by Shane van de Vorstenbosch

    22 min
  6. Episode 14: Caring Is not Sharing (part 2)

    01/12/2025

    Episode 14: Caring Is not Sharing (part 2)

    In this episode of EHO Knows, Shane continues his discussion with former EHO and hygiene expert Dr. Greg Whiteley, who lifts the lid on the invisible world of germs lurking in our kitchens, bathrooms, and even hospital ICUs. From contaminated chair handles to “clean” stainless steel surfaces harbouring norovirus, Greg shows how easily bugs spread and how rarely we see it happening. Thank you to our guest Greg WhiteleyHosted by Shane van de Vorstenbosch

    31 min
  7. Episode 13: Sharing Isn't Caring

    24/11/2025

    Episode 13: Sharing Isn't Caring

    In this episode of EHO Knows, Shane is joined by Dr. Greg Whiteley former EHO and now a global authority on hygiene science for a fascinating and confronting deep dive into handwashing and cross-contamination. Greg uncovers the unseen world of microbes that travel across nineteen touches, the hidden dangers of dirty rags and poorly designed sinks, and how everyday cleaning practices can actually make pathogens stronger. A sharp, eye-opening conversation that shows how EHOs and frontline workers can make an enormous impact by understanding the invisible world right at our fingertips. Thank you to our guest Greg WhiteleyHosted by Shane van de Vorstenbosch

    33 min
  8. Bonus Episode: Tell us what you think

    09/11/2025 · BONUS

    Bonus Episode: Tell us what you think

    In this bonus episode of Shane van de Vorstenbosch takes a moment to step back to reflect, reconnect, with you. We are endlessly thankful for everyone who has tuned in, contributed stories, or supported the show’s journey so far and the best way for the show to keep getting better is to hear what you think. Reach out today by writing a comment or on our facebook

    11 min
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Welcome to EHO Knows – the podcast for Environmental Health Officers (EHOs). Hosted by Shane van de Vorstenbosch, each episode dives into the highs and lows of our daily work, offering valuable tips, insights, and a dose of humour. Whether you’re a seasoned EHO or just starting out, this channel provides a unique opportunity to learn from others' experiences and discover how hindsight can guide us to better practices. Join us and our diverse guests as we navigate the ever-evolving world of environmental health. Subscribe and stay informed, entertained, and inspired!

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  • Creator
    EHO Knows
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © EHO Knows
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