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08 September 2026
RACGP releases Standards for general practices, 6th edition
The Standards your practice is accredited against have been revised. The RACGP released the 6th edition on 26 August 2026, marking 30 years since the…
Health sector news
07 September 2026
Eastern Health referral updates now in your practice software
EMPHN is pleased to share an exciting update as part of the ongoing work by Eastern Health to strengthen communication between hospital services and primary…
General practice
07 September 2026
VTPHNA expands to Adelaide and changes name
The Victorian and Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance (VTPHNA) is now the PHN Southern Alliance, following the welcome admission of Adelaide Primary Health Network. Adelaide…
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24 September 2025
Statewide Referral Criteria – new release for Dermatology and paediatric ENT conditions
Statewide Referral Criteria – new release for Dermatology conditions New statewide referral criteria for a range of children and adult dermatology conditions come into effect…
General practice
19 September 2025
EMPHN Insights feature: AI is coming
Artificial intelligence (AI) is developing rapidly – unfortunately probably contributing measurably to climate change with AIs intense data processing requirements. But there is an obvious…
EMPHN Insights
18 September 2025
Dementia Action Week
Dementia Action Week is a campaign that runs every year from 15 to 21 September and recognises the impacts of dementia and encourages people to…
HealthPathways
15 September 2025
Join the mission to end HIV transmission. Learn how easy it is to prescribe PrEP today.
Australia’s goal of reaching virtual elimination of HIV transmission by 2030 is within reach – but we need your help to get there. ASHM’s new…
General practice
15 September 2025
Fly high with Puffin for your GPACI reporting
General Practices have a new way to manage and report on visits to patients in aged care with the release of the Puffin tool, developed…
Aged and palliative care
10 September 2025
World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: Changing the narrative on suicide
Each year, September 10th marks World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), which focuses on bringing global attention on suicide prevention, uniting communities, organisations, and governments with…
Mental health
08 September 2025
New guidelines bridge paediatric palliative care knowledge gaps
When it comes to palliative care, adult-focused training doesn’t always translate effectively to paediatric patients. With approximately 30,000 Australian children living with life-limiting conditions, it’s…
Aged and palliative care
01 September 2025
New information on the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program
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,…
MyMedicare
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