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24 March 2026
Urgent care options available during the Easter holidays
With the Easter holiday period approaching, many general practices will be operating on reduced hours or may close. This can leave patients unsure about where…
General practice
24 March 2026
EMPHN Indigenous Health Report now available
EMPHN’s latest report provides a snapshot of each practice’s Indigenous patient population, including demographics, data quality, clinical profile, Shared Health Summary uploads, hospitalisation risk, MyMedicare registration,…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
24 March 2026
EMPHN Aged Care Collaborative Sessions
Eastern Melbourne PHN (EMPHN) is hosting a series of Aged Care Collaborative Sessions in May 2026, bringing together Residential Aged Care Homes (RACHs), general practice…
Aged and palliative care
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04 February 2025
Workforce Incentive Program – Practice Stream (WIP-PS) latest updates
Workforce Incentive Program – Practice Stream (WIP – PS) reporting resource The Workforce Incentive Program – Practice Stream (WIP-PS) provides financial incentives to assist eligible…
General practice
04 February 2025
Let us know your thoughts on mental health care in your practice
Key Information: GPs and practice nurses register your interest in completing an interview here: https://redcap.link/gpdemoeoi All practice staff, find the survey and more information here:…
General practice
03 February 2025
2025 cervical screening update: What you need to know about the latest clinical guidelines
The National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) Guidelines have now been updated to reflect best clinical practice in managing screen-detected abnormalities, screening in specific populations, and…
General practice
03 February 2025
Measles health alert: Rising cases in travellers returning from South-East Asia
There is a growing measles outbreak in South-East Asia, especially in Vietnam and Thailand. Several people from Melbourne have caught measles whilst visiting family or…
General practice
31 January 2025
Download the new MyMedicare Program Guidelines
Published on the 6th of January 2025, the recent MyMedicare Program Guidelines contain detailed information and guidance for practices, general practitioners and patients who wish…
General practice
20 January 2025
Youth Northern Outreach Team (YNOT) supporting young people
What does YNOT do? The YNOT program provides personalised, confidential outreach counselling, support, education, and referrals for young people who are experiencing alcohol and other…
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17 January 2025
VIC Urgent Care Services
Urgent Care Services have been introduced in Victoria (VIC) to help reduce pressure on emergency departments. Victoria’s range of Urgent Care Services offer free help…
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07 January 2025
MyMedicare GPACI incentive – can your practice support residents in RACH’s who don’t have a regular GP?
Need help registering for MyMedicare or GPACI? If you are a GP or practice looking to support aged care residents, EMPHN can assist with registration…
General practice
07 January 2025
HealthPathways Updates
The HealthPathways Melbourne website has been updated to deliver the most current and relevant information. Key updates include enhancements to the MBS Items, Contraception, and…
General practice