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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…
Health sector news
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…
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Primary care
13 May 2025
Supporting allied health to build healthier communities
Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) is here to support allied health professionals in delivering accessible, high quality care to our community. With demand for allied…
Allied health
12 May 2025
Do you refer to Palliative Care South East or Peninsula Home Hospice services?
From June 2025, referrals to Palliative Care South East and Peninsula Home Hospice will be available through the Consultmed eReferral platform. Consultmed integrates with Best…
Aged and palliative care
09 May 2025
Supporting National Palliative Care Week – May 2025
Every day in Australia, 400 people of all ages die of a terminal illness. Every one of them could benefit from palliative care – care…
General practice
05 May 2025
HealthPathways Melbourne – Orthopaedics pages updated
In partnership with Western Victoria and Murray HealthPathways, our team has reviewed and updated the HPM orthopaedics suite. Click here for a full list of changes. The…
General practice
02 May 2025
EMPHN Insights feature –
EMPHN Insights Feature: Primary care features in the election Written by Dr Stephen Duckett AM 02/05/2025 Primary care reform is coming. Whoever wins the current…
EMPHN Insights
30 April 2025
HealthPathways Melbourne – Ophthalmology pathways reviewed, updated, boosted and expanded
HealthPathways Melbourne’s suite of ophthalmology pathways has been refreshed and widened following an extensive expert review. Key updates clarify the roles of GPs, optometrists and…
General practice
28 April 2025
HealthPathways Melbourne seeks GPs and pharmacists to review its content
HealthPathways Melbourne (HPM) is a trusted source of clinical and referral information for primary health care providers. Expert external critiques are essential for maintaining the…
General practice
28 April 2025
Are you prepared for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program release?
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is set to roll out in July 2025 – is your team across what it means for general…
Events
28 April 2025
Heart Week 2025 – Start the conversation about heart health
This Heart Health Week (5 – 11 May 2025), it’s time to put heart health in the spotlight. Start a conversation with your patients about…
General practice