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01 September 2025
Important tips for MyMedicare for General Practices
MyMedicare is designed to create and maintain a link between patients and one preferred general practice location for ongoing care, where patients can also access…
MyMedicare

29 August 2025
Syphilis declared a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance in Australia
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd AO, has declared syphilis a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS) in Australia. Professor Kidd’s statement can…
General practice

21 August 2025
Request for tender now open
Following the Australian Government announcement on 1 March 2025 of 50 new Medicare Urgent Care Clinics sites including Lilydale and Diamond Creek and surrounds, Eastern Melbourne Primary Health…
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07 January 2025
Final reminder: Create your individual HealthPathways account before 13 January 2025
From 13 January 2025, you will need a personalised account to access HealthPathways Melbourne. To ensure there are no interruptions to site access from next…
General practice
18 December 2024
New tender opportunity: Doctors in Secondary Schools (DiSS) Program
EMPHN wishes to advise of a new tender opportunity in our catchment.
General practice
18 December 2024
Supporting Mental Health this holiday season: After-Hours Mental Health Nursing Service
As the festive season approaches, feelings of stress, loneliness, or grief can become more overwhelming, especially when regular support services may be unavailable. The After-Hours…
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17 December 2024
Palliative Care Support Services during the Christmas holiday period
As we approach the Christmas holiday period, take a moment to acknowledge the unique blend of challenges and rewards that come with working in the…
Aged and palliative care
09 December 2024
GPACI / MyMedicare – December updates
Stay informed on important developments in the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) and MyMedicare programs. These updates highlight key milestones, upcoming deadlines, and…
General practice
09 December 2024
Family Focus Program – Providing support to Families in Melbourne’s East and North-East
The Family Focus Program, funded by the Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN), provides support to family members, partners, and friends affected by a loved…
Commissioned services
09 December 2024
New POLAR Clinic Summary Report released
We’re excited to announce the release of the updated POLAR Clinic Summary Report, available from 4 December 2024. You will now see a new report…
Digital health
09 December 2024
MyMedicare and GPACI in PRODA
To help your practice navigate updates and requirements for MyMedicare and the General Practice Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) within PRODA, we’ve outlined key tips and…
Digital enablement
09 December 2024
Christmas/New Year closure checklist for General Practices
Prepare for the holiday season by following these steps to ensure your practice is organised and your patients are supported for your upcoming Christmas/ New…
General practice