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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…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
16 June 2026
A GP guide to medicare billing for eating disorders in general practice: Medcast Medicare Business Skills Hub latest FastTrack
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental health condition (Butterfly Foundation, 2024), making early intervention essential. GPs are often the first to identify concerns and play…
General practice
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23 July 2025
Understanding bulk billing changes for GPs and practices – upcoming webinars
The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing invites GPs and general practices to attend a webinar on upcoming changes to bulk billing, including:…
Digital health
18 July 2025
GP chronic conditions management resources to support general practice
EMPHN has released new resources to support your general practice in making small manageable changes and adapt to the new GP Chronic Conditions Management (GPCCM)…
General practice
15 July 2025
Celebrating ten years of Eastern Melbourne PHN
Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) is proudly celebrating a large milestone this month – ten years of delivering better health outcomes, better health experiences…
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04 July 2025
NAIDOC Week 2025
The 6th-13th of July marks NAIDOC Week, a time to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
01 July 2025
HealthPathways Melbourne launches new chronic conditions management page
A HealthPathways Melbourne page has been created to reflect the Australian Government’s changes to the MBS Chronic Disease Management Framework, starting on 1 July, 2025.…
General practice
01 July 2025
New GP Chronic Conditions Management Framework and MBS Items in effect from 1 July 2025
New GP Chronic Conditions Management (GPCCM) MBS items commence from today, 1 July 2025. What does this mean for your general practice? Table 1: GP…
General practice
27 June 2025
HealthPathways Melbourne case study – Medications for depression and anxiety (pregnancy and breastfeeding)
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. The latest…
General practice
23 June 2025
Upcoming access change to HealthPathways Melbourne via Healthlink SmartForms
From 1 July 2025, there will be a change in how health professionals access HealthPathways Melbourne through hospital eReferral forms (Healthlink SmartForms). This update is…
Digital enablement
23 June 2025
What do Chronic Conditions Management (CCM) changes mean for Practice Nurses, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners and Aboriginal Health Workers?
MBS Online has recently published a new factsheet outlining what the upcoming Changes to Chronic Conditions Management (CCM) MBS items mean for other members of…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health