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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
18 December 2025
Final review of the PHN program released
Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) today welcomes the findings and recommendations of the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DHDA) Review of the PHN…
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08 December 2025
General Practice in Aged Care Incentive – Program guidelines update
The 2025 General Practice in Aged Care Incentive program guidelines have changed in appearance and have two eligibility changes outlined below. There are no other…
General practice
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31 March 2025
Bulk billing benefits for all Australian General Practices
From 1 November 2025 every general practice will benefit from expanded eligibility for MBS bulk billing incentives to all Australians with a Medicare card. The…
General practice
27 March 2025
Head to Health phone service rebrands to Medicare Mental Health
The Australian Government has changed the name of ‘Head to Health’ services to ‘Medicare Mental Health’ to better support service uptake and align with other…
Mental health
24 March 2025
Cyber incident impacting Ascom technical ticketing systems – 24 March 2025
If you are using Ascom systems within your health service, conduct a risk assessment to continue remote access into Ascom systems until assurance can be…
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18 March 2025
Just launched: First Australian national Guide lines for Anal Cancer Screening in People Living with HIV
The first Australian Guidelines for Anal Cancer Screening in People Living with HIV have been launched by ASHM. These evidence-based guidelines provide clear recommendations and…
General practice
18 March 2025
Case study spotlight: Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics
The Federal Government’s commitment to establishing 22 endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics across Australia was realised in the region in the second half of 2023,…
Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain
17 March 2025
Navigating vaccinations coming into seasonal influenza
As we prepare for 2025 seasonal influenza, ensuring the effective delivery of vaccines protecting against influenza, COVID-19 and RSV remains a top priority for healthcare…
General practice
17 March 2025
Help us understand training needs for general practice
The demand for general practitioners continues to evolve, and understanding workforce needs is essential to ensuring communities receive the healthcare they need. The Australian Government…
General practice
14 March 2025
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13 March 2025
Epping Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain clinic welcomes Ministers to celebrate Endometriosis Awareness month
Last week, EMPHN was proud to attend the Epping Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain clinic where Minister for Women, The Hon Katy Gallagher and the Minister…
Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain