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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…
Primary care
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01 April 2025
Preparing for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program
Are you prepared for the launch of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) from July 2025? The NLCSP is a screening program using low-dose…
General practice
31 March 2025
Understanding the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) Practice Stream
The Workforce Incentive Program (WIP-Practice Stream) provides financial incentives that will support the growth of team-based multidisciplinary care models in eligible general practices. These financial incentives help…
Latest news
31 March 2025
Bulk billing benefits for all Australian General Practices
From 1 November 2025 every general practice will benefit from expanded eligibility for MBS bulk billing incentives to all Australians with a Medicare card. The…
General practice
27 March 2025
Head to Health phone service rebrands to Medicare Mental Health
The Australian Government has changed the name of ‘Head to Health’ services to ‘Medicare Mental Health’ to better support service uptake and align with other…
Mental health
24 March 2025
Cyber incident impacting Ascom technical ticketing systems – 24 March 2025
If you are using Ascom systems within your health service, conduct a risk assessment to continue remote access into Ascom systems until assurance can be…
Latest news
18 March 2025
Just launched: First Australian national Guide lines for Anal Cancer Screening in People Living with HIV
The first Australian Guidelines for Anal Cancer Screening in People Living with HIV have been launched by ASHM. These evidence-based guidelines provide clear recommendations and…
General practice
18 March 2025
Case study spotlight: Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics
The Federal Government’s commitment to establishing 22 endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics across Australia was realised in the region in the second half of 2023,…
Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain
17 March 2025
Navigating vaccinations coming into seasonal influenza
As we prepare for 2025 seasonal influenza, ensuring the effective delivery of vaccines protecting against influenza, COVID-19 and RSV remains a top priority for healthcare…
General practice
17 March 2025
Help us understand training needs for general practice
The demand for general practitioners continues to evolve, and understanding workforce needs is essential to ensuring communities receive the healthcare they need. The Australian Government…
General practice