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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…
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07 March 2025
New measures to support bulk billing
On 23 Feb 2025, the Government announced intentions to expand eligibility for the bulk billing incentive to all Australians and introduce a bulk billing practice…
Digital health
04 March 2025
Shining a light on Endometriosis: Supporting patients through early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care
March 2025 marks Endometriosis Awareness Month, an important opportunity to raise awareness of this often-misunderstood condition that affects at least 1 in 9 individuals assigned…
Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain
03 March 2025
Paid Opportunity for GPs: MATOD Clinical Placement Program
There is currently a shortage of Medication-Assisted Treatment of Opioid Dependence (MATOD) prescribers supporting the community. EMPHN is calling on GPs in Victoria to take…
General practice
17 February 2025
Latest Immunisation and Mpox Vaccination updates
Amendments to the Australian Immunisation Register Rule 2015 From 1 March 2025, vaccination providers will be required to report pregnancy status at the time of…
General practice
17 February 2025
NCIRS releases suite of new and updated RSV resources
In response to the ongoing developments in the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) landscape, the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) has published a…
General practice
17 February 2025
Navigating the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) in general practice
The Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) is a vital resource for general practice teams, detailing the services subsidised by the Australian Government. It forms part of…
Digital health
12 February 2025
GP engagement opportunity: User testing for clinical data reports
Audit & Feedback provides general practitioners (GPs) with a condition-specific report where their own clinical data will be audited against latest evidence guidelines. This feedback…
Digital health
04 February 2025
Celebrating Primary Health Care Nurses Day: Local nurse Lauren’s passion for patient-centred care
February 5th, 2025, marks Primary Health Care Nurses Day, a day to honour the incredible contributions of over 98,000 primary health care nurses across Australia.…
General practice
04 February 2025
Celebrating Primary Health Care Nurses Day: Tessa’s journey to practice nursing
February 5th, 2025, marks Primary Health Care Nurses Day, a day to honour the incredible contributions of over 98,000 primary health care nurses across Australia.…
General practice