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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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28 February 2024
Assistant Minister for Health and Ageing, Ged Kearney tours the new Epping Evoca Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic
EMPHN welcomed Assistant Minister for Health and Ageing, Ged Kearney to the new Epping Evoca Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic at the start of February. The Assistant Minister was…
Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain
23 February 2024
Transition of Outer East Head to Health consumers to the Yarra Ranges Mental Health & Wellbeing Local Service
As of March 2024, referrals to the outer east Head to Health Hubs provided by Inspiro and healthAbility will cease and new referrals will be…
Mental health
21 February 2024
Strengthening Medicare General Practice Grants Program
Strengthening Medicare General Practice Grants Program
General practice
19 February 2024
The transformative journey of NeRASP – a program offering hope for substance abuse and mental health recovery
The North East Recovery and Support Program (NeRASP) is a harm reduction, post withdrawal day rehabilitation program delivered by Banyule Community Health Service in the…
Alcohol and other drugs
16 February 2024
MyMedicare changes are coming. Are you prepared?
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
07 February 2024
Digital Health news update: 05 February 2024
Digital Health news update featuring the latest about the Healthcare Identifiers Service, eLearning Modules for My Health Record in Aged Care and a series of…
Digital enablement
05 February 2024
MyMedicare update: 05 February 2024
The latest tips, updates and resources to assist practice teams with MyMedicare patient registration.
MyMedicare
01 February 2024
Suicide prevention and postvention programs in the eastern and north-eastern region​
In recent years, all Australian governments have made record investments into research and suicide prevention and postvention programs
Mental health
29 January 2024
Resources for supporting the older person
A series of resources have been collated to support older people in the community. Download the sheets below for more information.
Aged and palliative care