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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…
General practice
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22 November 2024
Celebrating excellence at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards 2024
The Victorian Public Healthcare Awards took place this week, and we are thrilled to congratulate all the 2024 winners. These awards recognise leadership and excellence…
Commissioned services
19 November 2024
World COPD Day 2024: Empowering Healthcare Providers with Best-Practice Standards
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects 1 in 13 Australians aged 40 and over, yet half of them don’t know they have it. Alarmingly, Indigenous…
General practice
13 November 2024
Unveiling Our Vision: EMPHN’s Strategic Plan 2025-2028
EMPHN proudly hosted the launch of our ambitious Strategic Plan.
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13 November 2024
New tender opportunity: Care Navigators Program
EMPHN wishes to advise of a new tender opportunity in our catchment.
Events
11 November 2024
Health Assessments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples (MBS Item 715)
Health Koori Kids is a service for Aboriginal children aged 0-17 years who are at risk of entering or are in out-of-home care. The service…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
11 November 2024
Changes to accessing vapes in Australia from 1 October 2024
Earlier this year the laws on vaping changed in Australia to protect the community from the harms of vaping and nicotine dependence. In Australia, vapes…
Health sector news
11 November 2024
Transition to digital immunisation-related resources
The Victorian Department of Health (the department) Immunisation Program has transitioned from print to digital immunisation-related resources. What do I need to know? What resources…
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11 November 2024
HealthPathways Melbourne – New personalised accounts are here – sign up before 13 Jan 2025
HealthPathways Melbourne (HPM) is boosting user safety by upgrading its security protocols. This means you’ll have to set up a new account – but doing…
General practice
07 November 2024
GPACI update for aged care homes, aged care providers and consumers – conversations and implementation webinar series
The General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) is a relatively new incentive aimed at improving access to primary care services for residents of aged…
Aged and palliative care