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13 October 2025
SupportConnect now operating as Medicare Mental Health
SupportConnect is now operating as Medicare Mental Health. While the name has changed, the service remains the same. Medicare Mental Health is accessible nationally, and…
Mental health
10 October 2025
New pregnancy care resources available for your patients
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has developed a new series of consumer pregnancy resources to help explain the care women should receive during…
General practice
09 October 2025
Upcoming Changes to Better Access Mental Health Program
From 1 November 2025, changes will be made to the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners Initiative through the Medicare Benefits Schedule, subject…
General practice
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21 January 2024
Health assessments for a healthier community
Practices wanting to register for MyMedicare are recommend to follow the steps below.
Commissioned services
21 January 2024
Greater Choices for in-home palliative care case study
Practices wanting to register for MyMedicare are recommend to follow the steps below.
Commissioned services
21 January 2024
Mental Health Support for people impacted by international conflict
Practices wanting to register for MyMedicare are recommend to follow the steps below.
Mental health
21 January 2024
New tender opportunity: Right Care Better Health (RCBH) North program
Practices wanting to register for MyMedicare are recommend to follow the steps below.
Events
10 January 2024
The Department of Health has extended the healthdirect Video Call COVID-19 GP Program to 30 June 2024
The Department of Health has extended the healthdirect Video Call COVID-19 GP Program to 30 June 2024. We encourage you to continue using this secure video consulting platform…
Digital enablement
19 December 2023
Priority Primary Care Centres (PPCCs) case study
PPCCs provide GP-led care to people who need urgent care, rather than an emergency response and each one is partnered with a busy emergency department.
Commissioned services
18 December 2023
GP Engagement Survey update
The COVID-19 pandemic had an obvious impact on shifting our work into practicable action. In May this year we were able to pivot our focus…
General practice
17 December 2023
Crossroads to Community Wellbeing
The Crossroads to Community Wellbeing Working Group (Crossroads) was established in late 2018 in response to what appeared to be an increase in suicides of…
Mental health
15 December 2023
Prepare your team for the MyMedicare National Consumer Campaign in February 2024
The MyMedicare National Consumer Campaign is scheduled to start in February 2024. Here are some tips to help support your team to be ready.
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