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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…
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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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Primary care
05 August 2025
Advance notice for general practices: requests for tender opening soon
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…
General practice
05 August 2025
Encourage more patients to screen for bowel cancer – free training now available
Bowel cancer is Australia’s second deadliest cancer, yet over 90% of cases are treatable if caught early. The new National Bowel Cancer Screening Program Learning…
Allied health
28 July 2025
Latest HealthPathways Melbourne case studies
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. Case study:…
General practice
24 July 2025
Free palliative care education and training
Palliative care is a fundamental component of general practice. Regular palliative care training will equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills and confidence to care…
Aged and palliative care
23 July 2025
Beyond MDT Team Care Arrangements: Delivering Integrated Multidisciplinary Care That Truly Matters
Join the Victorian Tasmanian PHN Alliance and Prestantia Health for this webinar exploring how general practice and allied health can better work together to deliver…
General practice
23 July 2025
Your journey to become a high performing Practice Manager starts here
Join Tania Worroll for valuable insights and practical guidance on how to take charge and lead a high-performing general practice. This webinar series is designed…
General practice
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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