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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…
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13 May 2024
Accreditation criterion: Indicator C6.2 B
Indicator C6.2 B – If your practice is using a hybrid patient health record system, a note of each consultation/interaction is made in each system, and…
Primary care
13 May 2024
Monkeypox vaccination program update
The Victorian Department of Health has advised that there have been recent cases of new, locally acquired cases of mpox (monkeypox) in Victoria
General practice
08 May 2024
In conversation with Professor Zoe Wainer: The future of community and public health from the state’s perspective
EMPHN welcomed Deputy Secretary Community & Public Health, Professor Zoe Wainer for a discussion on the future directions of community and public health across Victoria.
Events
02 May 2024
Nurse Immunisation Education Scholarship Opportunity
Primary Health Networks (PHNs) were established to improve coordination of care to ensure patients receive the right care in the right place at the right…
Health sector news
18 April 2024
New criteria to reduce wait times for eligible patients requiring plastic surgery or with joint or lower back pain
New statewide referral criteria for plastic surgery and joint pain have come into effect from 1 March 2024 in all Victorian public hospitals. When a…
Health sector news
18 April 2024
Cyber Security Alert: Dropbox phishing campaign continuing to target Australian healthcare entities
Stay alert – Dropbox phishing campaign continuing to target Australian healthcare entities About this alert About this scam Email 1 sample: Email sample 2: How…
Health sector news
16 April 2024
MyMedicare changes are coming
Are you registered? Did you know that 69% of EMPHN practices have registered. Have you? For support to register your practice in the organisation register…
MyMedicare
16 April 2024
Free mental health service accepting referrals in the City of Whittlesea
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in the City of Whittlesea supports Victorians aged 26 and over to get mental health and wellbeing support closer to…
Mental health
05 April 2024
Have you heard about Provider Connect Australia (PCA)?
Provider Connect Australia™ (also known as PCATM) is a free initiative of the Australian Digital Health Agency. Provider Connect AustraliaTM is a single place to update…
General practice