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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…
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07 November 2024
GPACI update for aged care homes, aged care providers and consumers – conversations and implementation webinar series
The General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) is a relatively new incentive aimed at improving access to primary care services for residents of aged…
Aged and palliative care
07 November 2024
GPACI update for general practice – Q1 payments, updated MBS User Guide and GPACI webinar series
Quarter 1 payments for GPACI are now flowing onto general practices. Some payments to practices have not been able to be processed by Services Australia…
Digital enablement
01 November 2024
Reminder: 2024 CPD deadline approaching for GPs
Urgent reminder: 2024 CPD deadline approaching for GPs – No grace period beyond December 2024. The Medical Board of Australia has issued an important update…
Events
01 November 2024
New criteria for eligible patients requiring specialist management for a range of respiratory and sleep conditions
New statewide referral criteria for select respiratory conditions and sleep disorders come into effect from 1 November 2024 in all Victorian public hospitals. When a…
General practice
01 November 2024
New criteria for eligible patients requiring general surgery for a range of conditions
New statewide referral criteria for select hernia, oesophageal and hepatobiliary, colon and anorectal conditions potentially requiring general surgery, come into effect from 1 November 2024…
General practice
31 October 2024
Strengthening mental health care – EMPHN hosts IAR training and networking event for Local GPs in Lilydale
EMPHN recently hosted a comprehensive Initial Assessment & Referral (IAR) training and networking event in Lilydale, organised in collaboration with the GP Engagement team. This…
General practice
29 October 2024
POLAR Tip – Using formulas
Did you know that you can enhance your searches in POLAR using formulas in the filters section? The formulas feature allows you to customise your…
Digital enablement
28 October 2024
New campaign highlights importance of cervical screening for people with disability
A recently released campaign, Screen Me! is a new initiative encouraging women and people with a cervix who have a disability to participate in regular…
Health sector news
28 October 2024
Updated WIP – Practice Stream guidelines as of 1 October 2024
The Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) Practice Stream encourages multidisciplinary and team-based models of care. The program provides financial incentives to general practices to engage a range of health…
General practice