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24 April 2026

Festival of Nursing 2026 – Elevating Nurses, Transforming Care

When: Thursday, 30 July to Saturday, 1 August 2026 Where: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, Melbourne The Festival of Nursing is an annual conference run by…
Events

21 April 2026

National Immunisation Program update – Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine Arexvy® free for older Australians

From 15 May 2026, the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine Arexvy® will be funded under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for eligible older adults at increased risk of severe…
General practice

21 April 2026

Now available: Medcast Medicare Business Skills Hub FastTrack – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Assessments

First Nations peoples continue to experience significantly poorer health outcomes, with life expectancy almost 10 years lower than other Australians. General practice plays a key…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

21 April 2026

New statewide referral criteria for children’s orthopaedics conditions

Statewide referral criteria improve access to public hospitals in Victoria by providing clear and concise guidance on when a referral for specialist opinion and management…
General practice

21 April 2026

A simple QI activity to increase Indigenous Health Checks (MBS 715) for PIP quarter 3

Turn insights into action: A Simple QI activity to increase Indigenous Health Checks (MBS 715) for PIP quarter 3 PIP Quarter 3 kicks off on…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

08 April 2026

Upcoming webinar: coordinated heart failure care in general practice

Heart failure continues to drive significant illness, hospitalisation and premature death across Australia, highlighting the need for a primary care focus on systematic recall, coordinated…
Events

08 April 2026

Think measles protection during flu vaccination season

Measles cases are increasing globally, with increased risk of importation leading to outbreaks and local transmission within Victoria. As we head into flu season, co-administration…
General practice

08 April 2026

EMPHN General Practice Engagement Survey – thank you and congratulations to the prize draw winners

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete EMPHN’s General Practice Engagement Survey, which closed earlier this year. We greatly appreciate all who…
General practice

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

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