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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…
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07 November 2024
GPACI update for general practice – Q1 payments, updated MBS User Guide and GPACI webinar series
Quarter 1 payments for GPACI are now flowing onto general practices. Some payments to practices have not been able to be processed by Services Australia…
Digital enablement
01 November 2024
Reminder: 2024 CPD deadline approaching for GPs
Urgent reminder: 2024 CPD deadline approaching for GPs – No grace period beyond December 2024. The Medical Board of Australia has issued an important update…
Events
01 November 2024
New criteria for eligible patients requiring specialist management for a range of respiratory and sleep conditions
New statewide referral criteria for select respiratory conditions and sleep disorders come into effect from 1 November 2024 in all Victorian public hospitals. When a…
General practice
01 November 2024
New criteria for eligible patients requiring general surgery for a range of conditions
New statewide referral criteria for select hernia, oesophageal and hepatobiliary, colon and anorectal conditions potentially requiring general surgery, come into effect from 1 November 2024…
General practice
31 October 2024
Strengthening mental health care – EMPHN hosts IAR training and networking event for Local GPs in Lilydale
EMPHN recently hosted a comprehensive Initial Assessment & Referral (IAR) training and networking event in Lilydale, organised in collaboration with the GP Engagement team. This…
General practice
29 October 2024
POLAR Tip – Using formulas
Did you know that you can enhance your searches in POLAR using formulas in the filters section? The formulas feature allows you to customise your…
Digital enablement
28 October 2024
New campaign highlights importance of cervical screening for people with disability
A recently released campaign, Screen Me! is a new initiative encouraging women and people with a cervix who have a disability to participate in regular…
Health sector news
28 October 2024
Updated WIP – Practice Stream guidelines as of 1 October 2024
The Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) Practice Stream encourages multidisciplinary and team-based models of care. The program provides financial incentives to general practices to engage a range of health…
General practice
28 October 2024
GP staff burnout – Employee Assistance Program available via EMPHN
As part of our commitment to fostering a healthier, more supportive work environment, EMPHN is extending its Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to general practice staff…
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