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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…
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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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27 May 2024
The Department of Health has extended the healthdirect Video Call COVID- 19 GP Program to 31 December 2024
The Department of Health has extended the healthdirect Video Call COVID- 19 GP Program to 31 December 2024. We encourage you to continue using this secure video consulting…
Primary care
27 May 2024
Cancer Screening Update – What’s new and what’s coming
Eligible age lowering of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program The Government has announced that from 1 July 2024 it is lowering the eligible screening…
Digital enablement
20 May 2024
Free education package launched for residential aged care workers throughout Victoria
In response to the Royal Commission into Aged Quality and Safety, the Department of Health and Aged Care provided PHNs dedicated funding to build capacity…
Aged and palliative care
14 May 2024
Transition from Practice Incentives Aged Care Access Incentive (ACAI) to General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI)
To better support older people living in aged care to receive quality patient-centred care, the Government is introducing the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive.…
GPACI
14 May 2024
Notice of Discontinuation of the Practice Incentives Aged Care Access Incentive (ACAI)
The Australian Government announced changes to the Practice Incentives Program (PIP) Aged Care Access Incentive (ACAI) in the 2023-24 Federal Budget with funding extended for…
Aged and palliative care
14 May 2024
Update from Services Australia – Hardcopy MyMedicare Patient Registration Forms
Following the commencement of hardcopy MyMedicare patient registration forms, numerous forms have been incorrectly sent to Services Australia, instead of being submitted to the relevant…
MyMedicare
14 May 2024
Current MyMedicare statistics
As of 28th April 2024, 5,867 general practices have signed up for MyMedicare. 45,324 provider numbers have been linked to these practices to enable access…
MyMedicare
13 May 2024
New staff POLAR training and refresher training
We have just moved into a new PIP quarter as of 1 May, now is a great time to think about your next Quality Improvement…
Digital enablement
13 May 2024
Provider Bulletin for COVID-19 vaccination providers 6 May 2024
The Provider Bulletin for COVID-19 vaccination providers 6 May 2024 includes the following: COVID-19 Vaccine Update COVID-19 Program Administration Resources
Primary care