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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

29 August 2025
Syphilis declared a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance in Australia
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd AO, has declared syphilis a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS) in Australia. Professor Kidd’s statement can…
General practice

21 August 2025
Request for tender now open
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…
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16 September 2024
Unlocking Quality Improvement: Explore EMPHN’s new webpage and resources
Explore how EMPHN can support your Quality Improvement (QI) efforts with our newly launched Quality Improvement Webpage.
Digital health
05 September 2024
More Urgent Care Clinics provided to the Victorian community
Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) were delighted to host the official announcement by the Albanese Government of the delivery of a further seven Medicare…
Health sector news
05 September 2024
EMPHN welcomes Minister Mark Butler, Mary Doyle MP and Dr Carina Garland MP to tour local health services
Minister Butler was taken on a tour of each of the facilities, connecting with dedicated staff, clinical experts and inspiring patients.
Health sector news
03 September 2024
Forecasting General Practice In Aged Care Incentive Payments
New resources have been published on the Services Australia page to support providers and practices to forecast payments and eligibility for the General Practice In…
General practice
02 September 2024
Available now: Opportunity for General Practices to share their insights on GPACI, Workforce Incentive and Vulnerable Populations
Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) invites all general practices to participate in a brief survey on the General Practice Aged Care Incentive (GPACI). This…
Digital health
02 September 2024
Empowering GPs: Spotlight on Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain Clinics and Cervical Screening Interventions within EMPHN catchment
This year’s Women’s Health Week (2 – 6 September) focuses on shining a spotlight on some of the biggest issues in women’s health, under the…
Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain
02 September 2024
Women’s Health Week 2024: Empowering Communities with Jean Hailes
We’re proud to join thousands of people across the country to support Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week from 2 to 6 September 2024. Women’s Health…
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02 September 2024
Important call to General Practitioners: Addressing the Pharmacotherapy challenge in Victoria
Victoria is experiencing a significant shortage of pharmacotherapy prescribers due to rising demand and a decrease in the number of accredited professionals.
Alcohol and other drugs
30 August 2024
New error causing issues in PRODA
Many General Practices have been experiencing This a new error message that is causing issues in PRODA when attempting to link the provider to a…
General practice