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18 June 2026
Important update – changes to the assignment of benefit process
From 1 July 2026, a new assignment of benefit (AoB) process will commence for Medicare bulk billed services. Summary of the changes – as of…
Assignment of benefit
16 June 2026
1800MEDICARE – new resources available
The 1800MEDICARE service provides free, nationwide health advice and navigation, helping people connect to the right care at the right time while reducing pressure on…
1800Medicare
16 June 2026
Changes to adult pneumococcal vaccination schedule from 1 July
From 1 July 2026 there will be changes to the adult pneumococcal vaccination schedule under the National Immunisation Program (NIP). Key changes: The Department of…
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18 August 2025
Childhood pneumococcal vaccine schedule change from 1 September 2025
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has announced changes to the National Immunisation Program (NIP) childhood pneumococcal schedule, following advice from the Australian Technical…
General practice
18 August 2025
Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program – even payment split announced
Bulk billing incentive payments changes from 1 November 2025 will expand the eligibility of bulk billing incentives to all Australians with a Medicare card. Currently,…
General practice
13 August 2025
Advance notice for Managed Service Providers: requests for tender opening soon
Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) is pleased to announce an upcoming request for tender (RFT) for the provision of its managed IT services. Eligibility…
Latest news
12 August 2025
Psychotropic Drug Advisory Service (PDAS)
The Psychotropic Drug Advisory Service (PDAS) is a Victorian statewide specialist pharmacy-led service, based at Alfred Health and is integrated within the Alfred Mental and Addiction Health…
Health sector news
12 August 2025
New Centrelink for Health Professionals Education Resources
Learn more about completing the Centrelink Medical Certificate (SU683) in Health Professional Online Services (HPOS). The new resources will assist General Practitioners to complete and…
Digital enablement
07 August 2025
More webinars scheduled for ‘Understanding Bulk Billing Changes for GPs and Practice Managers’
Registration is now available for two additional Department of Health, Disability and Ageing webinars on 'Understanding bulk billing changes for GPs and practice managers', as…
General practice
05 August 2025
Advance notice for general practices: requests for tender opening soon
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…
General practice
05 August 2025
Encourage more patients to screen for bowel cancer – free training now available
Bowel cancer is Australia’s second deadliest cancer, yet over 90% of cases are treatable if caught early. The new National Bowel Cancer Screening Program Learning…
Allied health
28 July 2025
Latest HealthPathways Melbourne case studies
HealthPathways Melbourne regularly publishes case studies to highlight how the platform supports GPs in accessing the most up-to-date treatment pathways for their patients. Case study:…
General practice