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07 January 2026
Extreme heat – information for health professionals
Heatwaves and extreme temperatures can lead to serious health risks. Health professionals are key to identifying, managing and preventing heat-related illnesses. As of Tuesday 6…
General practice
18 December 2025
Final review of the PHN program released
Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) today welcomes the findings and recommendations of the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DHDA) Review of the PHN…
Latest news
08 December 2025
General Practice in Aged Care Incentive – Program guidelines update
The 2025 General Practice in Aged Care Incentive program guidelines have changed in appearance and have two eligibility changes outlined below. There are no other…
General practice
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02 September 2024
Important call to General Practitioners: Addressing the Pharmacotherapy challenge in Victoria
Victoria is experiencing a significant shortage of pharmacotherapy prescribers due to rising demand and a decrease in the number of accredited professionals.
Alcohol and other drugs
30 August 2024
New error causing issues in PRODA
Many General Practices have been experiencing This a new error message that is causing issues in PRODA when attempting to link the provider to a…
General practice
29 August 2024
Paid Opportunity for GPs: MATOD Clinical Placement Program
In partnership with South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN), we invite GPs in Victoria to take part in a paid MATOD Clinical Placement Program,…
Alcohol and other drugs
26 August 2024
New General Practice Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) MBS User Guide and short video series now available
Primary Health Networks (PHNs) have a long-standing history of supporting local general practices and have heard a consistent message from practices across Australia that there…
General practice
21 August 2024
Thunderstorm Asthma in General Practice
Thunderstorm asthma is a phenomenon that occurs when a specific combination of weather conditions, primarily during spring and early summer, triggers widespread asthma symptoms. This…
General practice
21 August 2024
Benefits of Integrating Medical Student Research with General Practice
In collaboration with Monash University, Dr Dan Jeyaseelan, a local general practitioner at Dr Dan’s Medical Clinic in Monbulk, Melbourne, has been working directly with…
General practice
21 August 2024
National Asthma Week: Why an Updated Asthma Action Plan is Essential
As National Asthma Week (1-7 September) approaches, it’s a crucial time to spotlight the importance of asthma management and to ensure that both individuals and…
General practice
06 August 2024
Provider Connect Australia now SMART on FHIR-ready for practice management
The Australian Digital Health Agency’s Provider Connect Australia (PCA) service has been upgraded to allow clinical and practice management software system to connect to the…
Digital enablement
05 August 2024
Signing up your residential aged care patients to MyMedicare
If your practice is planning to participate in the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive, you may be considering the practicalities of how to sign up…
General practice