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13 October 2025
SupportConnect now operating as Medicare Mental Health
SupportConnect is now operating as Medicare Mental Health. While the name has changed, the service remains the same. Medicare Mental Health is accessible nationally, and…
Mental health

10 October 2025
New pregnancy care resources available for your patients
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has developed a new series of consumer pregnancy resources to help explain the care women should receive during…
General practice

09 October 2025
Upcoming Changes to Better Access Mental Health Program
From 1 November 2025, changes will be made to the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners Initiative through the Medicare Benefits Schedule, subject…
General practice
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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
29 August 2024
Paid Opportunity for GPs: MATOD Clinical Placement Program
In partnership with South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN), we invite GPs in Victoria to take part in a paid MATOD Clinical Placement Program,…
Alcohol and other drugs
26 August 2024
New General Practice Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) MBS User Guide and short video series now available
Primary Health Networks (PHNs) have a long-standing history of supporting local general practices and have heard a consistent message from practices across Australia that there…
General practice
21 August 2024
Thunderstorm Asthma in General Practice
Thunderstorm asthma is a phenomenon that occurs when a specific combination of weather conditions, primarily during spring and early summer, triggers widespread asthma symptoms. This…
General practice