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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…
Health sector news
07 September 2026
Eastern Health referral updates now in your practice software
EMPHN is pleased to share an exciting update as part of the ongoing work by Eastern Health to strengthen communication between hospital services and primary…
General practice
07 September 2026
VTPHNA expands to Adelaide and changes name
The Victorian and Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance (VTPHNA) is now the PHN Southern Alliance, following the welcome admission of Adelaide Primary Health Network. Adelaide…
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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
09 January 2026
New 1800MEDICARE service includes My Health app transition to 1800MEDICARE app
New 1800MEDICARE service offers free, 24/7 health advice You can now get free health information and advice anywhere in Australia, 24 hours a day, 7 days…
1800Medicare
07 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. As of Tuesday 6…
General practice