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08 September 2026
RACGP releases Standards for general practices, 6th edition
The Standards your practice is accredited against have been revised. The RACGP released the 6th edition on 26 August 2026, marking 30 years since the…
Health sector news
07 September 2026
Eastern Health referral updates now in your practice software
EMPHN is pleased to share an exciting update as part of the ongoing work by Eastern Health to strengthen communication between hospital services and primary…
General practice
07 September 2026
VTPHNA expands to Adelaide and changes name
The Victorian and Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance (VTPHNA) is now the PHN Southern Alliance, following the welcome admission of Adelaide Primary Health Network. Adelaide…
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Primary care
07 September 2026
Women’s Health Week 2026: taking small steps on your own terms
We’re proud to join thousands of people across the country to support Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week from 7 to 11 September 2026. Women’s Health…
Women's health
24 August 2026
Eastern Health specialist palliative care clinics: new HealthLink referral
Eastern Health has updated the way GPs refer to its specialist palliative care clinics. Referrals now go through HealthLink, and the Specialist Palliative Care Services…
Digital enablement
24 August 2026
TGA safety and regulatory updates
Please note: This update has been sourced from information published by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. New warning for GLP-1 receptor…
General practice
24 August 2026
National Asthma Week 2026: updated asthma handbook guidelines
National Asthma Week runs from 1 to 7 September 2026, providing an opportunity for general practitioners and practice teams to review the latest asthma management…
General practice
24 August 2026
Share your perspectives on supporting communities during emergencies
Primary Health Networks (PHNs) play an important role in supporting health emergency preparedness, planning and coordination across primary care. This includes helping primary care services…
Primary care
11 August 2026
Eastern Health: Improving information sharing with GPs project update
EMPHN is pleased to share an exciting update as part of the ongoing work by Eastern Health to strengthen communication between hospital services and primary…
General practice
11 August 2026
Listening to primary care: what you told us and what comes next
EMPHN’s latest engagement with general practice and allied health providers has provided a valuable picture of what is working well, where pressures remain and how…
EMPHN Insights
10 August 2026
Latest HealthPathways Melbourne case studies
HealthPathways Melbourne regularly publishes case studies to highlight how the platform supports GPs in accessing the most up-to-date treatment pathways for their patients. The latest…
General practice
07 August 2026
Support stroke awareness this National Stroke Week
National Stroke Week (3-9 August) is a reminder that recognising the signs of stroke and acting quickly can save lives. This year’s theme, F.A.S.T. heroes,…
General practice