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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…
General practice
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…
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03 March 2025
Paid Opportunity for GPs: MATOD Clinical Placement Program
There is currently a shortage of Medication-Assisted Treatment of Opioid Dependence (MATOD) prescribers supporting the community. EMPHN is calling on GPs in Victoria to take…
General practice
17 February 2025
Latest Immunisation and Mpox Vaccination updates
Amendments to the Australian Immunisation Register Rule 2015 From 1 March 2025, vaccination providers will be required to report pregnancy status at the time of…
General practice
17 February 2025
NCIRS releases suite of new and updated RSV resources
In response to the ongoing developments in the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) landscape, the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) has published a…
General practice
17 February 2025
Navigating the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) in general practice
The Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) is a vital resource for general practice teams, detailing the services subsidised by the Australian Government. It forms part of…
Digital health
12 February 2025
GP engagement opportunity: User testing for clinical data reports
Audit & Feedback provides general practitioners (GPs) with a condition-specific report where their own clinical data will be audited against latest evidence guidelines. This feedback…
Digital health
04 February 2025
Celebrating Primary Health Care Nurses Day: Local nurse Lauren’s passion for patient-centred care
February 5th, 2025, marks Primary Health Care Nurses Day, a day to honour the incredible contributions of over 98,000 primary health care nurses across Australia.…
General practice
04 February 2025
Celebrating Primary Health Care Nurses Day: Tessa’s journey to practice nursing
February 5th, 2025, marks Primary Health Care Nurses Day, a day to honour the incredible contributions of over 98,000 primary health care nurses across Australia.…
General practice
04 February 2025
Celebrating Primary Health Care Nurses Day: Meet local practice nurse Marta Salek
February 5th, 2025, marks Primary Health Care Nurses Day, a day to honour the incredible contributions of over 98,000 primary health care nurses across Australia.…
General practice
04 February 2025
Workforce Incentive Program – Practice Stream (WIP-PS) latest updates
Workforce Incentive Program – Practice Stream (WIP – PS) reporting resource The Workforce Incentive Program – Practice Stream (WIP-PS) provides financial incentives to assist eligible…
General practice