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22 September 2026
Listening to allied health: what you told us and what comes next
EMPHN’s engagement with allied health professionals across 2025 and 2026 has provided valuable insights into what is working well, where challenges remain, and how we…
Allied health
21 September 2026
Is your clinic ready for the dementia rush?
General practitioners may experience an uptick in dementia enquiries from patients as a result of a campaign launched by the Australian Government Department of Health,…
Aged and palliative care
08 September 2026
RACGP releases Standards for general practices, 6th edition
The Standards your practice is accredited against have been revised. The RACGP released the 6th edition on 26 August 2026, marking 30 years since the…
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03 February 2026
Primary Health Care Nurses Day 2026: Celebrating and supporting practice nurses
Eastern Melbourne PHN is proud to celebrate Primary Health Care Nurses Day on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, acknowledging the invaluable contribution nurses make across Australia’s…
General practice
02 February 2026
Aged Care On site Pharmacist Measure – Residential Aged Care Home Eligibility Update
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing advises that residential aged care home eligibility to participate in the Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) Measure will…
27 January 2026
EMPHN Aged Care Collaborative Sessions – Strengthening communication across the sector
As care needs within residential aged care become increasingly complex, providers and clinicians are navigating growing demands, system pressures, and evolving models of care. To…
Aged and palliative care
27 January 2026
Victoria’s Urgent Care Clinics milestone and what General Practice need to know about UCC referrals
Victoria’s Urgent Care Clinics mark one million visits Victoria’s Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs) have surpassed one million patient visits over the past 3 years, playing…
General practice
23 January 2026
Extreme heat – information for health professionals
Heatwaves and extreme temperatures can lead to serious health risks. Health professionals are key to identifying, managing and preventing heat-related illnesses. The Bureau of Meteorology…
General practice
23 January 2026
Provider Connect Australia – Helping healthcare providers stay connected
The Provider Connect Australia (PCA) initiative is a free national service developed by the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA). It provides a single, reliable place…
Digital enablement
19 January 2026
Seeking GP responses – Tell us what you need
Thank you to everyone who has already shared their thoughts by completing EMPHN’s General Practice Needs Survey. To hear from as many GPs as possible,…
General practice
12 January 2026
Latest general practice resources – GPACI MBS user guide & multi-disciplinary care checklists
We can now share the latest resources designed to support general practices with General Practice Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) MBS billing as well as strengthen…
General practice
09 January 2026
Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program payments
Managing Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) participation is now easier with Services Australia’s eligibility assessments. General Practices participating in BBPIP are encouraged to login…
General practice