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18 June 2026
Important update – changes to the assignment of benefit process
From 1 July 2026, a new assignment of benefit (AoB) process will commence for Medicare bulk billed services. Summary of the changes – as of…
Assignment of benefit
16 June 2026
1800MEDICARE – new resources available
The 1800MEDICARE service provides free, nationwide health advice and navigation, helping people connect to the right care at the right time while reducing pressure on…
1800Medicare
16 June 2026
Changes to adult pneumococcal vaccination schedule from 1 July
From 1 July 2026 there will be changes to the adult pneumococcal vaccination schedule under the National Immunisation Program (NIP). Key changes: The Department of…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
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29 May 2026
Now Available – Medcast Medicare Business Skills Hub FastTrack CPD: Providing proactive care with the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive
Providing high‑quality primary care in residential aged care homes can come with unique clinical and administrative challenges. The General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) incentive is designed to support…
General practice
27 May 2026
National Reconciliation Week – All In
Today marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week, a time for all of us to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
26 May 2026
Ebola preparedness in healthcare: recognising symptoms and taking action
On the 17 May 2026, the Director-General of the World Health Organization determined that the ongoing outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus (BVD)…
Health sector news
20 May 2026
EMPHN Aged Care Collaborative Sessions – strengthening coordination and connections across care
In early May, EMPHN brought together general practitioners, aged care providers and key health system partners across the East, North and South Metro regions for…
Aged and palliative care
20 May 2026
Strengthening primary care connections – highlights from EMPHN’s recent events
EMPHN recently delivered a series of high‑impact events designed to support learning, collaboration, and capability building across general practice, allied health and aged care. Across…
Aged and palliative care
19 May 2026
EMPHN Allied Health Survey – thank you and congratulations to the prize draw winner
Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete EMPHN’s Allied Health Survey, which closed earlier this year. We greatly appreciate all who participated…
Allied health
19 May 2026
Palliative and end‑of‑life care: resources to support general practice
General practice plays a key role in delivering timely, coordinated and compassionate palliative and end‑of‑life care in the community. A range of updated tools and…
Aged and palliative care
19 May 2026
Now available: Medcast Medicare Business Skills Hub FastTrack – Mastering MBS billing for multiple procedures and aftercare
Minor procedures are commonly performed in general practice, yet applying the multiple operation rule and aftercare provisions remains a frequent source of confusion. These rules often intersect…
General practice
13 May 2026
How general practice clinics are using the EMPHN Indigenous Health Report to drive meaningful quality improvement
Using data to strengthen Indigenous health care EMPHN’s Indigenous Health Report is designed to give general practices a clear, practice‑level snapshot of their Aboriginal and…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health